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Many spaces are designed to support both formal and informal instruction. The primary purpose is multipurpose to
serve both.
More types of media/technology/software instruction are forthcoming.
Most spaces that are currently unavailable are being planned for the Learning Commons, which will open in
January 2015.
Unlike other areas, Fine Arts conducts formal instruction in their open group study space and reservable group study
rooms, and informal instruction in their events and exhibits spaces and reservable presentation rehearsal room. Also,
Scholars’ Lab does formal instruction in their makerspace.
We use our spaces for a blend of both purposes.
We will be installing individual reservable study rooms.
While the classroom space does not have fixed computers, we have laptops available for any student who does not
bring his/her own laptop. As the classroom furniture is reconfigurable, the space is occasionally also used for events.
While we do have group study rooms and presentation practice space(s), they are not on a reservation system.
11. Which of the following equipment and technologies are available in your learning spaces? Check
all that apply. N=68
Microphone/voice projection tools 58 85%
Screen sharing software 44 65%
Document camera 41 60%
Recording &broadcasting technologies 41 60%
Clickers 39 57%
Smart boards 35 52%
Lecture capture software (e.g., Tegrity) 31 46%
Other equipment and technologies 31 46%
Please briefly describe the other equipment and technologies. N=31
3D Printers
Active Learning Classrooms: videoconferencing, shared monitors/instructor podia technology. Touchscreens (pixel
sense), shared monitors (e.g., media:scape) in several commons.
Audio/visual file production software
Blu-Ray, DVD
Ceiling mounted document camera, web streaming and videoconferencing systems
Cell phones using Poll Everywhere, iPads
ClickShare in one room computer, video/DVD, CD and projector in all rooms turntable and keyboard in Music Seminar
room SMART Boards were available in the past, but have been removed.
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