Smart Environment

• Telepresence Robot
• Virtual Reality
• Internet of Things (IOT)
• Drop Box
• One Drive: Microsoft Office 365

Telepresence Robot:The Danny Double is a Telepresence Robot. It’s called the Double because it’s an extension of the user. As long as a person has access to the internet (from a computer, laptop or tablet, or smartphone) from anywhere in the world, and are given the necessary permissions, they can connect to the Double. You would be able to see that person through the Double’s iPad face, and hear them as well. Through the arrow buttons on a keyboard or screen, the user can easily maneuver the Double so that it can navigate a room, hallway, etc… This is great if you cannot be physically present at a place or event.

• The Double Telepresence Robot
• Double Telepresence Robot Events
• Double Telepresence Robot FAQs

Virtual Reality: At the College of Staten Island, we try to provide an immersive learning experience using virtual reality (VR) technology, which can provide an environment where students can interact with 3D model worlds offering them an opportunity to engage and improve their retention of material taught in classrooms, and be exposed to “real life” situations.

• Visit the Virtual Reality Lab

Internet of Things (IOT)

• Computer Availabllity:      The availability of computers in 1L202, 1L212, 1C213, and 3N217, as well the 3 floors of the Library, in real time, refreshed every 15 seconds.
• Bus Tracking System :     From you mobile device or computer you can see ferry shuttle arrival and departure times.
• Wayfinder:                       (In progress) Our latest initiative includes a low cost solution to assist students with navigating our 204 acre campus.  Using Google Maps, the College Community can navigate to their desired location by following the “walking” directions. Taking it a step further, QR codes were created for each building providing the Directory of individuals in the building. 

Cloud Offerings

Drop Box:  CUNY has licensed Dropbox for students, faculty and administrative staff. Visit the CUNY Dropbox Tutorials, Training and Help web pages and the Dropbox Team member quick start guide in the Dropbox Help Center web site for introductory information on Dropbox features and how to use them

• How do I access Drop Box? 
  • Go to https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/cis/technology-services/dropbox/  and  click on the "LOG INTO DROPBOX" button.
• Training Resources
  • CUNY Guides
  • Dropbox Guides
  • Dropbox Quick Clips
  • Dropbox Self-Guided Courses
  • CUNY Recorded Training
• FAQs

One Drive:  Microsoft Office 365 for Education provides free access to all active faculty and staff to Office 365 online applications and services, including OneDrive for Business and SharePoint. 

• Office 365 Login  (Use your CUNY Login username,e.g., Jane.Doe## @login.cuny.edu and CUNYfirst password). 
• About Office 365
• Policy for Acceptable Use