Literacy and Technology Learning Lab
Ellis 18 is a walk-in computer lab for English undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff. The lab is open Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:10 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:40 p.m., and is closed to general classroom use on Fridays for training and workshop sessions. Computer Consultants are available to help faculty members update their faculty web pages; announce events, publications, and awards on the English Department website; plan conference presentations using PowerPoint, iMovie, or other new and exciting programs; and incorporate technology such as blogs, wikis, websites, and videos into classroom pedagogy. We offer a series of workshops throughout the quarter. An updated list of trainings can be found on the "Tools for Teaching Associates" web page. Participants who attend our trainings and workshops are encouraged to leave feedback by completing a brief survey, which is located here.
In addition, the lab is available for instructors who wish to use computers to teach a portion of their class. There is a sign-up sheet in the lab, or you can see one of the lab consultants in order to request a time to bring your class. Instructors must sign up for the lab at least 24 hours before the requested time.
Printing:
Faculty, staff, and graduate students have printing privileges in 18, and students enrolled in an English course being taught in Ellis 19 or 20 can also print in this lab during the quarter they are enrolled. Undergraduate English majors can also set up an account for printing privileges in the English Department office, Ellis 360.
Computer Hardware:
Dell Optiplex GX260 (20+)
Intel Pentium 4 with HT technology
Windows XP Professional SP 2
Macintosh Mac Pro (2)
Dual 2.3Ghz Power PC G5
OSX 10.4.10
AV Resources:
Ceiling mounted LCD projectors
DVD/VCR combo players to be used with LCD projectors
Network Resources:
Switched 10BaseT Ethernet workstation connections for LAN and Internet connectivity
Hewlett Packard 4050N Laserjet network laser printer
File and Print serving
Software:
Dell
Adobe Acrobat Reader 8
Adobe Acrobat Professional 8(at one station, with HP Scanjet 8200)
Macromedia Dreamweaver 8
Mozilla Firefox 2.0
MS Internet Explorer 7
MS Office 2007
Second Life
Mac Pro
Final Cut Pro 5
DVD Studio Pro 4
Soundtrack Pro
Motion
iMovie HD
iDVD
MS Office 2008
Mozilla Firefox 2.0
Second Life
Equipment Rental:
A Sony DCR-VX2100 3 CCD Mini DV Camcorder, tripod, and steady stick are available for English Department instructors and graduate students. Undergraduate students who wish to rent equipment should visit the Media Library: Alden Library, second floor.