Technology Enhanced Classrooms
Resource
What is a TEC?
Technology Enhanced Classrooms are spaces with built-in computing and multimedia equipment to aid in the teaching, collaboration, and presentation of material with students. TEC’s are a result of a partnership between the Office of the Provost and Information Technology with support from Instructional Technology.
TEC FULL
Includes an instructor podium or desk with fully integrated computing and multimedia equipment typically found in classrooms and lecture halls.
- Touch Panel Controller
- Full HD Projector or Display
- Presentation Switcher
- Sound System
- Mac Computer
- Laptop Input
- Laptop Power Supply
- Blu-Ray DVD Player
- Document Camera
TEC LITE
A more minimally designed classroom with high-quality A/V presentation ideal for flexible spaces such as pin-ups and critiques:
- Simple & Intuitive Button Controller
- Full HD Projector or Display
- Built-In Speakers
- Laptop Input
- Wireless Device Mirroring (Select Spaces)
AV Carts
Mirroring the simplicity of the TEC Lite Classroom, AV carts are designed as BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device) presentation rigs for wirelessly sharing your AirPlay enabled Mac/ iOS devices, Miracast enabled Windows/ Android devices, or with a physical cable connection.
- 4K 55” Display
- Apple TV
- Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter
- HDMI Connection
- Power Supply + Extension Cord
Classrooms
For the most up-to-date list of classrooms and types that may be relevant to you, please use the Coursedog interface to search and reserve spaces.
Room Access
TEC Rooms are available to all instructors assigned to teach in them and are accessible via door swipe-locks that respond to your PrattCard. Users are assigned access by their individual departments at the beginning of each semester. If you have problems accessing a room, please contact your department liaison or the PrattCard Office.
Support
Every TEC comes with full Service Desk support weekdays from 8AM–6PM. If you encounter problems with the technology in your room, please call 718.636.3765 or email services@pratt.edu.
Higgins A/V
The Higgins Hall A/V Center serves the School of Architecture with audiovisual support and resource lending for faculty. The A/V Center supports all TEC Rooms within Higgins Hall in cooperation with the Pratt Technology Desk. For more information please visit Higgins A/V.