Control Classroom Technology at Mat-Su College

Overview

This article explains how to use the classroom control panel webpage available in most Mat‑Su College classrooms. The webpage allows you to power cycle and control various classroom technologies. Understanding what each button does will help ensure a smooth experience during lectures and presentations.

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What materials do I need?

  • A classroom equipped with a Meeting Owl

How Do I Use This Technology?

  1. On the desktop, click the “Restart Meeting Owl” icon.
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A browser window will open to owl.matsu.alaska.edu, displaying control options specific to the classroom’s equipment.

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The following buttons may appear, depending on the room:

  1. Restart Meeting Owl
    • Removes power from the Meeting Owl and then restores it.
    • The Owl takes up to 60 seconds to reboot and will hoot when it is ready.
    • During this reboot, remote students cannot see or hear the classroom, so please give them a brief heads‑up before restarting.
  2. Restart Whiteboard Owl
    • Removes and reapplies power to the Whiteboard Owl.
    • Takes up to 60 seconds to reboot and re‑pair with the Meeting Owl.
    • The Whiteboard Owl’s white status light indicates its activity. A solid white light means it has successfully re‑paired and is ready to use.
    • Restarting the Whiteboard Owl does not interrupt an active meeting and is safe to do during lecture.
  3. Restart Projector Connection
    •  Power cycles the HDMI transmit unit inside the podium.
    • The unit typically reboots within 10 seconds.
    • A green light indicates a good signal flow; orange indicates no signal established.
  4. Projector Controls
    • Power On
    • Power Off
    • Mute Video
    • Unmute Video
Important
Please do not leave the projector muted (blanked) when you leave the room. This may cause issues for the next user.
  1. Helpful Resources
    • This section contains links to guides on controlling classroom A/V equipment (such as switching inputs) and other presenter‑focused resources.
    • Links may change over time as updates are made based on relevance and usage.

Need additional help or have issues

For assistance, contact Campus Technology Services department:

  • Phone: (907) 745-9764
  • Email: msc.techsupport@alaska.edu
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