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Educational Technology Center

Offerings

Walk-in Support

The ETC will provide expanded walk-in support for faculty, staff and students to address their educational technology needs. Modeled after the on-demand training hours currently provided in CELT, professional staff will be available throughout the day to work with users. Located in proximity to the Help Desk, the ETC will be an extension of the existing support options.

Development Lab

The Development Lab will contain the latest in workstations and technology equipment to support the enhancement of the learning experience through the creation of audio, video, graphics, and web-based content. These facilities will be available for faculty, staff, and students and augment the resources currently available in the Drake Library Learning Commons.

Workshop and Seminar Series

The ETC will offer a wide variety of training workshops that focus on the use of Learning Systems and educational technology. Additionally, the ETC will work to develop seminars and bring guest speakers on campus to discuss and explore the impact of technology on education. Initial workshops may include:

  • Audio/Video production and editing
    • iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Windows Movie Maker, Garage Band, Audacity, Pinnacle Studio
  • Audio/Video posting and distribution
    • iTunes U, YouTube, Streaming Media
  • Web 2.0 emerging technologies
    • Wikis, Blogs, Google Docs, Google Maps
  • ANGEL Training for Students
  • Research Tools
    • Zotero
  • Technology and Computing Best Practices

Consulting for Projects

Professional staff will be available to provide guidance to faculty, staff, and students considering projects that utilize educational technology.

Technology User Groups

The ETC will serve as a home for technology user groups including the soon to be launched Mac User’s Group (MUG).

Future Offerings:

Additional offerings that the ETC may provide in the future as it grows:

  • Location for demoing new software and equipment.
  • Digitization resources.
  • Review and guidance on technology grants.
  • Vendor presentations.