蘑菇传媒

蘑菇传媒 (蘑菇传媒) has solidified its position as a leader in educational innovation with the completion of a groundbreaking HyFlex classroom upgrade project. By transforming 185 classrooms with state-of-the-art technology, this initiative represents the largest audio/visual upgrade in the District鈥檚 history, aligning 蘑菇传媒 with other California community colleges embracing this advanced learning format.

This monumental project positions 蘑菇传媒 as a leader in higher education within the Inland Empire, offering enhanced flexibility and access for students. By integrating HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) technology, 蘑菇传媒 empowers students to attend classes in person, participate online synchronously, or access course materials asynchronously鈥攁ll while receiving the same high-quality instruction. Faculty have the option to use this new technology for HyFlex instruction or continue with traditional classroom methods, ensuring the technology complements, rather than replaces, existing teaching styles.

鈥淔or many students, flexibility is key to balancing work, life, and education,鈥� said Julio Cuz, Interim Director of District Technology Support Services. 鈥淭he HyFlex model combines face-to-face learning with synchronous and asynchronous online options, allowing students to choose how they participate in each session. Whether in the classroom or remotely, students benefit from a consistent, high-quality education. 蘑菇传媒 is proud to be at the forefront of this movement.鈥�

The project's completion, ahead of the Fall 2024 semester, reflects 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 commitment to maintaining forward-thinking environments that support student success.

The upgrades include:

• High-quality sound systems
• Laser-quality projectors with larger screens
• Auto-tracking cameras
• Intuitive touch-panel controls

This achievement results from the collaboration between 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 Technology Support Services Audio/Visual (TSS-AV) team, the Facilities team, and a faculty-driven task force that guided the project from its inception in 2020. Pilot rooms were installed in 2021 to evaluate the technology, and based on user feedback and administrative input, planning and design work continued through 2022, refining the specific technologies to be used. 

The 10-week execution of this project was made possible through the leadership of Vice President of Business Services Kristine Di Memmo and the dedication of TSS-AV members, including Stephen Ashby, Andy Contreras, Oscar Gonzalez, George (Tony) Brucks, Jovanny Barron, Aleksandra Kyoseva, and Albert Lee. The District Networking team also played a critical role in ensuring network readiness for the new technology.

As 蘑菇传媒 continues to expand access, equity, and technological innovation, the completion of the HyFlex project represents a significant leap forward.

鈥淭his project brought 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 classroom technology into a modern digital environment while providing faculty the option to integrate HyFlex functionality,鈥� said Cuz. 鈥淚t creates a new standard of technology for future audiovisual projects, ensuring 蘑菇传媒 remains a leader in innovative education.鈥�