Retired Services and Equipment
Classroom Technology & Support Solutions will cycle out older format equipment and cease offering services that are inconsistent with the Division of Information Technologies core mission. Please refer back to this article for a listing of services & equipment which will no longer be offered by Classroom Technology & Support Solutions.
Please visit any of our Service Counter locations or contact us via the information provided at the bottom of the page if you have any questions or concerns.
For the most up-to-date information on what technology is installed in a General Purpose Classroom, please view this spreadsheet.
“Clicker” Receivers — 2026.06.24
Starting in Summer 2026, “clicker” receivers will be removed from general purpose classrooms as well as any signs indicating the dedicated “channel”. This is being done in support of DoIT's transition from Turning Point to Vevox—a fully online polling & quizzing solution.
Clickers will be supported by request only. Please submit a ticket by visiting help.stonybrook.edu.
3.5mm Auxiliary Audio Ports — 2024.09.01
Beginning in Fall 2024 (9/1/2024), analog audio connections will no longer be supported, and the removal process will begin. The connections will be removed or disabled from media stations and lecterns over time. Any technology replacements or newly created general purpose classroom spaces will not have these installed. This move is part of our ongoing mission to provide our users with current technologies that can better provide for the teaching and learning experience. HDMI digital connections, which incorporate audio and video, will be fully implemented in every general-purpose classroom before this change comes into full effect.
Wired Ethernet Connection Ports — 2023.09.01
As of 9/1/2023, Classroom Technology & Support Solutions will no longer support wired internet connections in all general-purpose classrooms. This connection will be removed or rendered inoperable. All general purpose classrooms have wireless internet access (Wi-Fi).
VGA - Analog Connection Ports — 2023.09.01
As of 9/1/2023, Classroom Technology & Support Solutions will no longer support this connection method for users' devices. Over the academic year, we will be removing this connection type in general-purpose classrooms where it is currently installed. Beginning Fall 2023, we will not be installing this connection type in new installations or in rooms scheduled for a technology refresh. For those that this change impacts, we can provide a powered converter for daily loan from our office in Javits Lecture Center room 104. We do not provide adapters. As an alternative, users can take advantage of the computer installed in every general-purpose classroom.
VHS Tape Playback Devices — 2023.05.31
As of 5/31/2023, Classroom Technology & Support Solutions will no longer support devices that play VHS cassette tapes. For assistance with finding your material in other formats, refer to the University Libraries (library.stonybrook.edu). Additionally, services can be searched for online by searching for "convert my VHS tape". These online services will convert your cassette tape into alternative formats such as DVD, CD, USB thumb drive, or store online using a Cloud service.
Teacher Candidate edTPA Support Services — 2022.05.20
As of 5/20/2022, Classroom Technology Support & Solutions will no longer support teacher candidates' edTPA video recording requirements through Audio Visual Services.
Faculty Long Term Laptop Loan program — 2021.08.23
As of 8/23/2021, Classroom Technology Support & Solutions will no longer offer the Faculty Long Term Laptop Loan program. Daily laptop loans are still a service that is provided, for the duration of your class, or for your presentation needs for a business day.
Faculty Long Term Webcam Loan program — 2021.08.23
As of 8/23/2021, Classroom Technology Support & Solutions will no longer offer the Faculty Long Term Webcam Loan program. Daily web and conferencing camera loans are still a service that is provided, for the duration of your class, or for your presentation needs for a business day.
MacOS on Classroom Computers — 2020.08.24
As a part of DoIT's ongoing evaluation and improvement of classroom experiences, we will begin moving classroom computers to a Windows-only environment as of Fall 2020. Mac users will need to bring their own device or borrow a MacBook for the class period from the Classroom Technology Support office (pending availability).
Adapter Support — 2017.08.18
As of 8/18/2017, loans of display adapters will no longer be supported. For users bringing their own device should obtain a relevant HDMI port adapter that is compatible with their device. Over-the-counter devices are available upon request.
Overhead (Transparency) Projectors — 2016.05.20
As of 5/20/2016, Classroom Technology Support will no longer place Overhead (transparency) Projectors in classrooms. Faculty may instead request portable overhead projectors or digital projection visualizers, such as document cameras, to use with transparency slides. Portable Overhead Projectors may be requested from the JLC - West Campus Support Site, while visualizers may be requested from the Service Counter location supporting the specific classroom the equipment will be utilized.2 content
Optical Disc & Flash Media Duplication — 2015.12.31
As of 12/31/2015, Classroom Technology Support & Solutions will no longer provide Optical Disc (CD, DVD) and Flash Media (USB) duplication. Beginning 1/1/2016, users requesting duplication services will be directed to University-supported streaming and digital file-sharing services.