A COW is a Computer On Wheels. There are a number of COWs available on each campus for the use of staff and students.
There's a few different breeds of COW. Each COW is connected to the UniSA network and most offer computing and Video Conferencing facilities with a large monitor and mobile computer system.
Some COWs can be moved within buildings while some are dedicated to a particular room.
COWs also allow you to connect your own device through HDMI and USB cables.
Software-based video conferencing:
Collaboration:
COWs are purchased and owned by UniSA units. Booking of COWs differs depending on the unit and use of the COW. Some COWs are tied to a particular room, while others are more ‘free-range’.
COWs are generally booked with the room they belong to, through the standard room booking process (i.e. FM Assist, Outlook or local admin).
If you're looking to find a COW to use, check with your local admin team to see if there's something available.
COWs are built and maintained by ISTS. If you're looking to purchase a COW, contact the IT Help Desk and let them know your requirements. The ISTS Teaching Technologies team will then contact you to make sure a COW is the right solution, and assist with the procurement/build process.