The following describes the setup of the console computer in all the General Assignment Classrooms on the Orlando (Main) Campus. For a complete list of general assignment classrooms please click here.

Note: For a shareable PDF Quick Start Guide with key features from this article click here. 

Software Available

• Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
  
  • Power Point
  • Word
  • Excel
  • OneNote
  • Publisher
  • Outlook 
• Adobe Reader DC
  • Adobe Reader allows you to quickly view and fill out a PDF without the need to sign in to license the pro version.
• Intel Unite
• Zoom
• iClicker Cloud
• Panopto
• Skype for Business
• Citrix Workspace (UCF Apps)
• Web Browsers
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge

 

Need additional software in the classroom? First check UCF Apps. On the desktop you will find a direct link to UCF apps. Many common apps and be used for free by Faculty, Staff, & Students online and virtually from anywhere. Click here to learn more about UCF Apps. If the software you use is not available on UCF apps UCF IT recommends using your laptop to present this content or using remote desktop. Need help with software in a classroom? Please submit a request to us for assistance.

Desktop Links to Online Resources

• Webcourses
• OneDrive
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Outlook
• UCF IT Classroom Support

 

Computer, Classroom, & Contact Information

In the lower right-hand corner of the desktop you will find useful information to identify the computer you are using, the location of the classroom, who is logged into the system, and contact information for support. UCF IT support staff may ask you for this information.

15-minute login timeout

Protecting your information: the 15-minute login timeout, and how to remain logged in during class.

In order to protect the integrity of your UCF NID account and your data in the classroom the computers are set to sign out after 15 minutes of inactivity. This help protect you if you accidently leave your account logged in at the end of your course. In the following scenarios the computer will see your activity and will not log you out.

• PowerPoint presentation is open and in presentation mode.
• You are on an active Zoom Call
• You are on an active Teams Call
• You are on an active Skype for Business Call
• You move the mouse or press any keys on the keyboard or us any other input device.
• Video playback in full screen mode

If the system detects no activity for 15min you will be presented with the following warning message:

If you move the mouse or press any key this message will disappear, and the clock will reset. If no action is taken for 120 seconds the computer will automatically sign off.

 

Sign Out & Power Options

 In many cases the computers in theses classrooms are located where you may not be able to reach the physical power button. For this reason, UCF IT has disabled the ability to turn off the computer so that it will not be accidently powered off and unavailable when the next person enters the room.

On the desktop of each machine, you will find a sign-out icon:

This icon allows you to sign out at the end of your session quickly and easily as well as the normal sign out options within the start menu.

 

Start Menu & Taskbar Layout

 

The Start Menu & Taskbar Layout have been customized to provide quick links to commonly used applications & web browsers.