ITS - Personal Devices in the Classroom


This article outlines the necessary system requirements and compatibility considerations for instructors who plan to use their own device in a classroom.

Compatibility Requirements for Personal Devices

This panel outlines the requirements devices must meet to connect with classroom technology.

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Device Requirements

Windows Computers

Apple Computers

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Compatibility
If your device does not have an HDMI port, you’ll need to provide a compatible adapter.

Keep in mind that:

Note: Using an adapter introduces a potential point of failure. Even adapters from the recommended list do not guarantee proper functionality.

Instructors are also encouraged to become familiar with their device’s video and audio settings, as manual adjustments may be needed for the device to connect properly with classroom systems.

Special Considerations for Apple Devices

Apple computers manufactured after 2018 include Digital Copy Protection software, which can occasionally interfere with connections to classroom technology.

To avoid disruptions, we recommend that you:

Unsupported Devices

This panel identifies devices that are not supported by ITS.  Also included is a Zoom-based workaround for instructors who still wish to use these devices in the classroom.

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Device List
ITS does not support or guarantee reliable functionality with the following devices:

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Zoom-Based Workaround
If you still wish to use one of these devices, you can do so by:

  1. Start a Zoom meeting on a supported device.
  2. Join this Zoom meeting from your unsupported device.
  3. Share your screen through Zoom.