Classroom Upgrades: Innovative Technology Solutions
In an era where digital fluency is essential, Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) continues to transform the traditional audio-visual classroom into an interactive, engaging learning environment through innovative technology upgrades. This ongoing initiative represents a significant redesign of the pre-digital classroom A/V previously used for teaching and learning. The updated designs include a comprehensive suite of technology enhancements in classrooms and labs, providing faculty additional resources to deliver technology-rich learning experiences and enhance engagement, collaboration, and student achievement. The research, development, testing, and delivery of these technology solutions began in 2019 through a highly collaborative process that integrated feedback from faculty, administrators, business partners, and industry experts. The design concepts were informed by site visits to leading high schools, community colleges, and universities, ensuring that each solution reflected best practices in modern learning environments. The original ITS team is leading the research and development efforts to upgrade approximately 180 classrooms to date.
Innovators
- Clint Ambrose, Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Gabriel Bunney, Client Services Project Lead, ITS
- Olivia Chambers, Lead Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Trevor Chart, Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Charles Graham, Vice President and Chief Information Officer
- Samuel Hogan, Lead Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Travis Klinger, Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Eileen Lockley, Lead Learning Technologist, ITS
- Sam Lombardo, Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Kyriakos Mantzouridis, Lead Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Christopher Monge, Network Cable Technician, ITS
- Megan Rice, Director, ITS Field Operations
- Logan Rush, Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Dan Russell, Lead Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Cameron Stewart, Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Jacob Tebben, Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Adam Thomas, Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Eric Westray, Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Drew Whiteside, Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Michael Wilczynski, Client Services Analyst, ITS
- Nicholas Wright, Client Services Analyst, ITS
