Mendenhall Appellate Courtroom
The Mendenhall Appellate Courtroom is located on the first floor of the building behind the grand staircase in the main atrium.
Professor’s View
This is the professor’s lectern, showing the dual monitors (smart screen computer on the left and regular monitor on the right), as well as the keyboard and mouse. The lectern also hosts the smart control panel, microphone, and IS Helpline, all explained in the sections below.
The smart control panels control the screens of the classroom. See instructions for different options below. Ensure that you select End Class when you are finished, so that the screens turn off.
This is the source screen located on the professor’s monitor desk. It controls the screens the class will see. If not turned on, the screens will have no input (shown here for the professor’s view).
You may blank screens when projecting so that students do not see your screens while you switch. You can also just blank one screen by switching the output to either Zoom PC or laptop (if your laptop is not connected).
Microphone
IMPORTANT: When finished with the mics, return them as they were to the charging ports, so the next professor may use them.
There are two microphone options in the room: lapel mic and handheld. The microphones can be found in the charging console next to the HDMI port. Always return the microphones to the charging port after class.
For the handheld mic, simply remove it from the charging port and power “on” by flipping the switch in the middle of the handle up. When you speak, speak clearly into the head of the mic (gray section) and not anywhere else on the body, or your sound will not be projected.
When placing the handheld microphone back in the charger, be sure the side marked “Right Way” is facing you. When placing the lapel microphone back in the charger be sure that the side with the “Shure” logo is facing you as shown in the photo above.
Visuals for Zoom
There are four different camera options in the Appellate Classroom, but for teaching purposes, primarily the Clearview HD-USB and the Mini USB are used.
The ClearView HD-USB will show a visual of the professor. The Mini USB will show a view of the students in the classroom.
The Clearview HD-USB at the bottom of the list is not the same as the top option of the same name; it shows the students in the classroom, but as the Mini USB camera shows the students clearly, it is recommended that this option is not used.
The Video Pro Capture setting is not used for classrooms and will show a no signal screen.
IS Helpline
The phone is located underneath he professor’s monitors. To use, simply pick up the phone and wait for the dial tone to direct you to an IS member.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Information Services at lawtech@pepperdine.edu or (310) 506-7425.