However, even if they were not available globally on campus one can be created for about 10,000 dollars and is well worth the department's expense. We have one in our department and it is in constant use. Angelo State University is an excellent example of the technology, use and acquisition of these resources. They have created several rooms for multimedia presentations and the technology is in use by many faculty and many more are now requesting it. They have recently established a lab room for the faculty to develop presentations in use in the student labs and classrooms.
Many faculty feel the crunch of lead time for lectures.
You have two committee meetings before class and leave the second meeting before it ends to even get to class on time. While walking to class you try to remember what you are going to teach and plan the lesson. This scenario is happening all too often on almost all college and university campuses. A priority shift from service to the classroom is in order if emerging technologies usage is to be successful, but we all need to make this shift. Multimedia gives us the tool to ask administration for relief and time to emphasize teaching in our portfolios.