Understanding the standard software available in classrooms

Description

Computers and devices set up and managed by OHIO IT in University classrooms will come with the latest version of the below software packages installed, unless otherwise specified.

Environment

Windows devices in classrooms, Mac devices in classrooms

Solution 

Windows devices

The following software packages will be automatically installed on all Windows devices found in University classrooms:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader

• Google Chrome  

• Microsoft Edge 

• Microsoft 365

• Microsoft Teams

• Mozilla Firefox

• Panopto

• Top Hat Presentation Tool

• VLC Media Player   

• VMWare Horizon Client

• Windows 10_1089_LTSC_Classlabs_2122  

Mac devices

The following software packages will be automatically installed on all Mac devices found in University classrooms:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader

• Airmedia

• Alertus Desktop

• Google Chrome  

• LabStats

• Microsoft Defender

• Microsoft Edge 

• Microsoft 365

• Microsoft Teams

• Mozilla Firefox

• Panopto

• VLC Media Player   

• VMWare Horizon Client

Department classrooms

Some classrooms and learning spaces across campus are controlled by individual departments. The departments handle updating the equipment and scheduling the space. If you are in a department space and would like OIT assistance for updates or troubleshooting, please submit a ticket via the Technology Help Center. 

Outcome: You should now understand the standard software packages that are automatically installed on all devices found in University classrooms.

Get help from OIT

• Visit the Technology Help Center to create a ticket.

Additional resources

• Submit a Technology Review for desired software that the University currently does not have access to.