Classroom Technology Audit Project
About the Classroom Technology Audit Project
The Digital Strategy Task Force report recommended that CU Denver complete a classroom audit that could inform a roadmap for technology upgrades in order to ensure appropriate classroom technology for teaching across modalities.
This three minute video walks faculty through the new classroom technology.
Current Phase
Phase 4
Phase 4 will begin in Spring 2025 and continue through Fall 2025 with the following tasks:
- Work with AHEC and facilities to identify any additional classrooms where CU Denver is responsible for the technology, determine which classrooms still need tier 1 upgrades and complete upgrades.
- Work with faculty to determine which additional classrooms need tier 2 upgrades. Secure funding and complete tier 2 upgrades.
- Work with schools/college technology leaders to identify funding sources, coordinate resources, and identify technology requirements for school/college owned classrooms.
- Develop a website resource which outlines the technology, room configuration and support resources for upgraded classrooms.
*Classrooms with outdated distance learning hardware will be upgraded with tier 2 technology (marked with an asterisk) to ensure capabilities in rooms meet current needs/demands.
Rooms to Upgrade
May 19 - 30
- BUS 1800
- BUS 2007
- BUS 2100
June 2 - 20
- BUS 2200
- BUS 2201*
- BUS 2501
Jun 23 - July 11
- BUS 2600*
- BUS 3000
June 30 - July 11
- BUS 3200*
June 23 - July 31
- BUS 3700*
July 14 - July 31
- BUS 3300
- BUS 3100
July 28 - Aug 15
- NC 1535*
- NC 1539*
- NC 1130*
Aug 15 - Oct 1
- NC 1806
- CUB 1000
- CUB 1100
- BUS 4500
- BUS 3404
- BUS 3006
- BUS 3007
- BUS Lobby 4th Floor
Completed Phases
Phase 1
Phase 1 included initial data gathering and collecting feedback about cross-disciplinary classroom needs. An audit of CU Denver owned classrooms was conducted by Corey Parham, Assistant Director of Service Delivery and Operations in Denver’s Office of Information Technology. The initial data collection was guided by the following questions:
- What is the age of the current technology infrastructure in each classroom?
- What is the functionality and features included in each room?
- Does the room offer short-term or permanent technology solutions?
- Does the current technology in any way hinder the faculty teaching experience or the student learning experience?
On November 1, 2022, Corey Parham and Katie Linder presented preliminary findings from data collected on the 96 CU Denver classrooms and discussed some possible next steps for the classroom technology audit project. For those not able to attend, a recording of the session can be found below.
Phase 2
Phase 2 of the project moved from data gathering and planning to implementation. Based on feedback from faculty members in phase 1 of the project, a tiered structure was developed for classroom upgrades (see table below). This tiered structure represents basic upgrades for all classrooms (tier 1) and more advanced upgrades (tier 2) that may be applied to some classrooms based on institutional need.
CU Denver Classroom Technology Upgrades
The first 23 CU Denver owned classrooms will be upgraded to tier 1 in the summer 2024. After gathering additional feedback, the exact number of tier 1 and tier 2 classrooms will be determined during phase 3.
Tier 1
- LCD Laser projector*
- Low Voltage Controlled (LVC) projector screen*
- ADA compliant instructor podium
- Annotation Monitor with Computer
- HDMI Laptop Connection
- Document Camera
- Intuitive Touchscreen Controller
- CU Denver Wireless Internet
- Technical Support Provided by Denver OIT
Tier 2
- LCD Laser projector*
- Low Voltage Controlled (LVC) projector screen*
- ADA compliant instructor podium
- Annotation Monitor with Computer
- HDMI Laptop Connection
- Document Camera
- Intuitive Touchscreen Controller
- Classroom Audio Speakers
- 2 Cameras (instructor and audience views)
- Classroom Mics in Ceiling
- Panopto and Zoom ready
- CU Denver Wireless Internet
- Technical Support Provided by Denver OIT
*Larger classrooms will be equipped with dual projectors and projection screens
Proof of Concept Tier 2 Classroom
A proof-of-concept room for tier 2 upgrades was installed to demonstrate the capabilities used in hybrid and distance learning. Additional feedback on tier 2 technology will be gathered in phase 3 (see more below). If you would like to test out the new classroom technology, please use EMS (schedule.ucdenver.edu) to schedule North Classroom, Room 1405. This room features:
- Annotation Monitor with Computer
- ADA Accessible Podium
- Cameras and Classroom Microphones
Summer 2024 Classroom Technology Upgrades
The project leads worked with facilities, faculty and administration to determine funding and determine a plan for the classroom technology upgrades. The first 23 classrooms upgraded were in the North Classroom. The upgrades took place during summer 2024. These classrooms were upgraded with tier 1 technology.
- NC 1202
- NC 1204
- NC 1207
- NC 1402
- NC 1403
- NC 1408
- NC 1511
- NC 1515
- NC 1521
- NC 1525
- NC 1533
- NC 1602
- NC 1603
- NC 1604
- NC 1605
- NC 1606
- NC 1607
- NC 1608
- NC 3202
- NC 3205
- NC 3207
- NC 3209
- NC 3210
Phase 3
To facilitate more timely upgrades, CU Denver will use temporary staff to complete the next set of classrooms during the Spring 2025 semester and into Summer 2025. The team will work with the registrar’s office to coordinate classroom relocations.
Relocation Schedule for Spring 2025
SC-1500
Start classroom upgrades January 27th-February 21st
SC-1600
Move classes into room 1500 on February 24th-March 14th
SC-2600
Move classes into room 1500 March 17th-April 4th
SC-2500a
Move classes into room 1500 April 7th-April 25th
SC-2504
Move classes into room 1500 April 28th-May 16th
Project Leads
| Katie Linder, PhD | Associate Vice Chancellor | Academic Innovation and Strategy | Executive Sponsor |
| Doug Sicker, PhD | Vice Chancellor | Office of Information Technology | Executive Sponsor |
| Corey Parham | Assistant Director of Classroom and AV Operations | Office of Information Technology |
| Crystal Gasell, EdD | Director of Academic Technology and Training | Division for Teaching Innovation and Program Strategy |
| Desiree Shroyer | Project Manager | Office of Information Technology |