Using a Professor Lectern Workstation in CSU Pueblo classrooms

Learn how to operate a professor lectern workstation in CSU Pueblo classrooms, including logging in, presenting content, managing classroom audio/video using the Extron touch panel, connecting your own external device, and using classroom cameras when needed.

Applicable to: Pueblo
Affiliation: Students, Faculty, Staff, Guests

Prerequisites

Save your presentation or teaching materials to a USB drive, personal laptop, and/or cloud storage (e.g., OneDrive).
Have your CSU credentials (C-number and password) ready to log into the workstation.
- Example C-number: C12345678
Bring a laptop charger and any required video adapters (e.g., HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, USB-C) if connecting an external device.

Important: Classroom cameras only work with the professor workstation computer. They are not compatible with external devices.

Instructions

Option 1: Use the Professor Lectern Workstation

Turn on the workstation if it is powered off.
Log in using your CSU credentials (C-number and password).
Open a browser or Microsoft 365 app (e.g., PowerPoint, Teams).
Sign in to Microsoft 365 using your CSU email address:
- Format: C12345678@colostate.edu or firstname.lastname@colostate.edu
- Use your CSU password to complete the login.
Access your cloud-based files via OneDrive or other CSU-supported platforms.

Option 2: Plug in Your External Laptop or Device

Connect your laptop using the appropriate cable: HDMI, DisplayPort (DP), VGA, or USB-C.
Use a video adapter if your laptop doesn’t have a matching port.
Power on your laptop and set it to mirror or extend your display.

Note:

External laptops cannot access or use classroom cameras.

External devices will only display on the left monitor. The right monitor is reserved for the professor workstation.

Only one device can be projected at a time. Use the Extron touch panel to switch between inputs.

Use the Extron Touch Panel to Control Audio/Video

Tap the Extron touch panel screen to wake it if needed.
Select the appropriate input source:
- Lectern – for the professor workstation.
- Laptop HDMI / DP / VGA / USB-C – for external devices.

Adjusting Volume and Display

Volume Control:
Use the volume buttons on the touch panel to raise or lower the classroom audio.
Mute/Unmute Audio:
Tap the speaker icon or use the mute/unmute button on the right side of the touch panel to control audio output.
Blanking the Projector Display:
Press the mute button on the left side of the touch panel to blank the projector display (turn off the image shown on screen).

⚠️ This does not power off the projector — it only hides the image.

Present Your Content

From the Workstation:

Insert your USB drive or open cloud files from OneDrive.
Launch your slides, documents, or videos.
If using Teams, start or join a meeting and share your screen.

From Your Own Device:

Open your presentation or app.
Ensure the projector is displaying your screen correctly.
Play media and control it directly from your laptop.

When Finished

Sign out of Microsoft 365 (if used).
Close all open programs or files.
Log off the workstation.
Unplug your external laptop and any adapters.
On the computer, click the Reset Power icon to shut it down.
On the Extron touch panel, tap Power Down to turn off the AV system.

Outcome

You’ll be able to present from either the professor workstation or your own device, control the projector and audio using the Extron touch panel, use classroom cameras when needed, and shut everything down properly at the end of class.