On this page:
- Classroom Upgrades
- Maintenance Being Performed
- Installation of Solid State Drives (SSDs)
- Training Options
- Classroom and Computer Lab Maintenance Schedule
- Mac Mini to Dell 5050 Transition
- Preferred Options for Mac Users
- Other Options for Mac Users
Classroom Upgrades
- 109 Oelman Hall will be upgraded to a digital classroom, to be completed before the Fall 2019 semester.
Maintenance Being Performed
Unless otherwise noted, all Registrar-scheduled electronic classrooms and computer labs will undergo the following changes:
- Routine reimaging of electronic classrooms and computer labs with an updated Windows 10 image.
- SSD installations in student computer lab machines will allow for quicker login times. This project will be completed in Summer 2019. Read more about this maintenance here.
Installation of Solid State Drives (SSDs)
CaTS has been installing Solid State Drives in computer labs to significantly reduce login/boot-up times. Times have been reduced from 4+ minutes to 2 minutes or less with these updates. This project will be completed in Summer 2019.
Training Options
If you would like to receive training on equipment installed in your classroom, send an email to cats-training@wright.edu and a CaTS training representative will be in contact with you.
All classroom maintenance will be completed by August 16th. All classrooms and computer labs will be open for testing between August 19th - August 23rd from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you would like access to a specific classroom before the 19th, contact the CaTS Help Desk at (937) 775-4827 to request access.
Classroom and Computer Lab Maintenance Schedule
The routine imaging schedule is subject to change. If you have any questions, please contact the CaTS Help Desk at (937) 775-4827, or email helpdesk@wright.edu.
Mac Mini to Dell 5050 Transition
Last Summer, all instructor workstations with Mac Mini computers were replaced with Dell 5050 Windows PCs. See the 'Reminders' section below for more information about these systems. We realize this change could be a concern for Mac users, so we have listed several alternatives for you in the Preferred Options for Mac Users section below.
Reminders
- All electronic classrooms are now running Windows 10. There will no longer be an option to run a Mac OS from the instructor workstation unless using one of the options mentioned below.
- The power button is now located on the Dell 5050 under the workstation (pictured below).
- USB ports are now located on the rack under the workstation (pictured below).
Instructor Workstation
Dell 5050
Preferred Options for Mac Users
The Dell 5050s currently installed in your classroom is able to access the majority of services, apps, programs, and websites that you would need for your classes. However, CaTS realizes some users prefer Macs; below are preferred alternatives for those who still need to use a Mac in the classroom.
For Mac Users Using a USB Drive
CaTS highly recommends putting your classroom materials into Pilot to access during your class. However, if you will be using a USB drive, test all of your course content to make sure it's formatted correctly in Windows 10. If you need assistance testing your course material, contact the CaTS Help Desk at (937) 775-4827.
Apple TV
Using an Apple TV gives Mac users the ability to use their own devices in the classroom. The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) can provide training on how to effectively incorporate the use of Apple TVs in your course.
Rooms Currently Featuring Apple TV
- 186 AN (Lake Campus)
- 020 CAC
- 049 CAC
- 180 CAC
- 201 CAC
- 227 CAC
- 280 CAC
- 285 CAC
- 331 CAC
- 335 CAC
- 150 DH (Lake Campus)
- 101 FH
- 108 FH
- 204 FH
- 210 FH
- 134 HS
- 140 HS
- 042 LX
- 009 MH
- 395 MH
- 497 MH
- 499 MH
- 171 MM
- 202 MM
- 271 MM
- 120 MS
- 022 OH
- 109 OH
- 112 OH
- 114 OH
- 125 OH
- 135 OH
- 309 OH
- 340 OH
- 150 RC
- 153 RC
- 154 RC
- 208 RC
- 302 RC
- 406 RC
- 050 RK
- 005 SSC
- 007 SSC
- 009 SSC
- 014 SSC
- 207 SSC
Port Adapters
At the request of the faculty member, port adapters will be provided free of charge, available at the CaTS Help Desk.
Available Adapters:
Display Port to VGA adapters (for older MacBook models)
USB-C to VGA adapters (for newer MacBook models)
To request a port adapter, contact the CaTS Help Desk at (937) 775-4827.
Other Options for Mac Users
MacBook Air
CaTS has 10 MacBook Air laptops with the appropriate adapters and travel bag for those faculty who need to use a Mac in the classroom. These will be checked out on a first come, first serve basis at the start of the semester, and returned once the semester is over.
To request a MacBook Air, contact the CaTS Help Desk at (937) 775-4827, or email helpdesk@wright.edu.
