Distance Learning Platform (DLP)

About Distance Learning Platform (DLP)

The Distance Learning Platform (DLP) is technology installed in select academic classrooms that offer faculty a supported, professional audio and video educational environment for synchronous distance education.

• Available to:  Faculty, Staff, Students
• Where to use: Select San Marcos and Round Rock Campus (RRC) classrooms
• Cost: Varies

Visit the Office of Distance and Extended Learning for more information about distance learning options.

DLP1 (ITV) vs. DLP2 (Hyflex)

There are two standard DLP classroom packages available on campus.  Each is purpose-built to facilitate the best experience for its intended use-case.

DLP1 classrooms are modeled after traditional "ITV" (Interactive Television) classrooms, intending to connect two similar rooms to each other.  Traditionally, one classroom in San Marcos will connect to a similar classroom in Round Rock for a synchronous class section taught by a single faculty member at either physical location.  These classrooms prioritize the ability for in-person students at each location to see and hear each other, bridging two classrooms into one.

DLP2 classrooms are based upon the newer "hyflex" instructional method where a faculty and some students are in one physical classroom while other students join the class virtually using Zoom.  These classrooms prioritize the traditional in-person student experience and the ability for the instructor to interact easily with the remote students.

DLP Features

• Easy to use tablet display that controls all DLP functions
• Whiteboarding
• Screen sharing
• Lecture capture with recording (via Zoom)
• Screen capture via the room's document camera

Get Started

If you would like to use a DLP classroom, please contact the department of ownership listed below. For scheduling a course in a DLP classroom, please work with the Registrar.

DLP1 Classroom Locations

DLP2 Classroom Locations

 *These DLP classrooms have a companion whiteboard installed.

Learn

ITAC Training Sessions

• Live Training: Getting Started with Distance Learning Platform (DLP) Classrooms
• Online Course: Distance Learning Platform (DLP) Online Course
• Submit the Learning Spaces Training Request Form for personalized training.

Best Practices for DLP Classrooms

• See these tips and tricks to help ensure your DLP Classroom experience goes smoothly.

Videos

• DLP Classrooms: Overview of Technology
• DLP Classrooms: Zoom Room Controller Features
• Scheduling a DLP Classroom using Outlook on a PC
• Scheduling a DLP Classroom using Outlook on a Mac
• DLP Classrooms: Companion Whiteboard

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