Hardware✯
It is possible to come and collect video conferencing equipment in A109.
Video Conferencing✯
We have headsets equipped with microphones (~25 available)
Remote Courses✯
To organize remote (or hybrid in-person/remote) courses, we offer a package (10 packages in stock):
- webcam
- speakerphone
- graphics tablet (Wacom Intuos)
You can come and collect a package before the course to use it on your personal computer or on the computer in the classroom
The graphics tablet only works with a driver on Mac or Windows
The driver can be downloaded here (see bottom of page)
There is no need to create an account to obtain specific software, as it is intended for a graphic designer audience.
However, it is also possible to use a Wacom with Ubuntu
- with a graphical configuration utility included in Ubuntu settings
- You can also download an Ubuntu software
Wacom Tablet - In case of problems, hold down the buttons on the far right and far left of the tablet for it to be properly recognized
- Troubleshooting on Ubuntu -> here
Thanks to Rodolphe for this information on using Wacom on Ubuntu
Regarding the software to use for ease of use of the tablet:
- GoodNotes (paid, Mac only)
- Xournal++ Windows Download
- Xournal++ Mac Download
- Xournal++ Linux link to different releases
On the computers in the classrooms, the Wacom driver and Xournal++ software will be installed
Some YouTube tutorials on using the tablet with GoodNotes and Xournal (many thanks to Aurélie for these tutorials)
Important Notes✯
The stock of this equipment is very limited, so please follow the rules below:
- if you have a webcam in your office, you must bring it to the classrooms
- webcams/speakerphones/tablets can be borrowed from the CRI in office A109
- please return borrowed equipment to A109 at the end of your course to avoid penalizing other teachers and their students
For traceability purposes, each borrowed item will be recorded with the following information:
- borrowed equipment
- borrower's name
- classroom name
- start date and time of borrowing
- end date and time of borrowing