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Of screens that glow and passwords sync.
With a final click, I sign my name,
And close the door on this digital game.
The keys fall silent, the cursor still,
The tasks can wait, I’ve had my fill.
A deliberate exit, a mindful end,
In this brief moment, my data’s friend.
The world outside is calling me,
Beyond the screen, where I’m truly free.
So I sign out, with peace of mind,
Leaving no trace of me behind.<\/em>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n
June 18 & July 16 | 1:00\u20133:30 PM ET<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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I know you’re all looking forward to some well deserved summertime rest and relaxation.\u00a0 Before you completely unplug for the summer, we wanted to quickly remind you to take a moment to respond to our Central Classroom Technology Survey and let us know how our systems worked for you this semester.\u00a0 Most responders complete the survey in 5 minutes or less.\u00a0
Spring 2026 Central Classroom Technology Faculty Survey<\/a>
This survey will be available from May 1st through May 15th.\u00a0 \u00a0
Once you’ve finished the survey, if you found yourself saying, “I didn’t know that was available in my room.”\u00a0 You might be interested in looking at our classroomtech.vcu.edu<\/a> website.\u00a0 \u00a0There is a comprehensive list of all central classrooms listed by Campus>Building>Room.\u00a0 Each room is listed with the Technology resources available in that space.\u00a0\u00a0
We hope you have an EXCELLENT SUMMER!\u00a0 If you find yourself on campus this summer and you would like to spend some time in a classroom practicing with the technology to prepare for future classes, we’d be happy to meet you in our spaces to help you navigate the available tools.\u00a0 Feel free to request a training session through our training portal.
Finally, here’s a reminder of our summer hours, and hotline numbers. Our staff is on campus updating systems, performing maintenance and ready to help our faculty with their Classroom Technology needs.\u00a0\u00a0
Media Support Services
Classroom Support Hotline<\/strong>
Summer Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm
MPC 804-828-1098
MCV 804-828-3400
Website:\u00a0classroomtech.vcu.edu<\/a>\u00a0
Blog:\u00a0blogs.vcu.edu\/classroomtechnology<\/a>
VCU Technology Services Knowledgebase\u00a0knowledgebase.vcu.edu<\/a>
See you in the Classrooms!
Jared Parker, CTS
MSS Classroom Support Manager
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Below is a screenshot of the warning message to demonstrate how this process will work. This popup WILL be displayed during a PowerPoint (or other slideshow software) presentation, but NOT during full-screen media playback and\/or video conference calls via Zoom<\/strong>. Browser-based presentation and video conferencing software tools such as Google Meet, Google Slides, and\/or Microsoft Teams are NOT exempt from this popup message.<\/strong> ![\"VCU](\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/classroomtechnology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/603\/2025\/05\/Automatic-Logoff-Example-2025.5.30.png\")
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