Glossary of Terms

If you've come across an AV or classroom term you don't understand, you'll find a definition below.

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Projector, Overhead Transparency

Used for projecting images or writing from transparencies onto a projection screen. This cannot be used for video projection, e.g., from laptops or DVD players.

Silent Study

Designated for quiet individual study. Campus libraries, reading rooms and study carrels typically offer silent study space.

Touchscreen Display(s)

Allows users to interact with the room PC via touch capability on the flat panel display. Also allows notes to be handwritten on the screen and saved to the room PC.

VCR

Plays VHS video tapes (NTSC format).

Video Conferencing

Allows live communication between two or more geographically separated locations, including live camera and sound feeds, as well as transmission of presentation materials. All locations participating in live video communication require compatible video conference systems or access to a bridging service such as the UBC Collaboration Suite which allows other types of devices to connect.

Wireless Presentation

Allows wireless sharing of your screen from a Mac or Windows laptop onto room display(s).