Using the Dedicated Instructor Computer

This article provides instructions on how to power on, sign in to, and adjust the display settings of the dedicated instructor computer in classrooms at Idaho State University (ISU).

• Power On the Computer
• Sign In to the Computer
• Understand the Default Display Arrangement
• Change the Projection Mode
• Change the Display Layout

Classrooms may have either an all-in-one computer or a desktop computer with a separate tower.

1. Identify the type of computer installed in the classroom.
   • All-in-one computer: The Ethernet cable, keyboard, and mouse connect directly to the display.
   • Desktop computer: The computer is housed in a separate tower, typically located beneath the podium.
2. Locate the power button.
   • On an all-in-one computer, the power button is built into the display housing and is marked with the power symbol.
   • On a desktop computer, the power button is on the front panel of the tower and is marked with the power symbol.
3. Press the power button once to start the computer.

1. Press Enter or Spacebar on the keyboard to display the Windows sign-in fields.
2. Enter your ISU username and password
   • Note: Do not include @isu.edu with your username.
3. Press Enter key to sign in.

Classrooms Without a Zoom Room System:

• The main podium display duplicates the projector or TV at the front of the classroom.
• Additional rear or side displays and secondary podium monitors are usually duplicated with one another and treated as an extended display.
• The extended display may be positioned on either side of the main display, depending on the classroom configuration.

Classrooms With a Zoom Room System:

• The Zoom Room system automatically assigns content to the available displays.
• The displayed content may change when screen sharing begins or when remote participants enable their cameras.

↑ Back to Top

Windows provides several options for controlling how content appears on classroom displays.

1. Use the Windows + P keyboard shortcut.
2. Select the desired projection mode:
   • PC screen only: Display content only on the main podium display.
   • Duplicate: Display the same content on multiple displays.
   • Extend: Use the additional display as an extension of the desktop.
   • Second screen only: Display content only on the connected classroom display.

1. Open the Windows Start menu.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select System.
4. Select Display.
5. Under Rearrange your displays, review the numbered displays.
6. Arrange the displays so the on-screen layout matches the physical classroom layout.
7. Select Apply.