Category: Classroom

Phase 1 of the Space Utilization Project Complete

[Project Update] Phase 1 of the Space Utilization Project was completed in February. Beginning last summer, student workers surveyed all 518 available classrooms and meeting spaces operated by the College. They collected data on audio visual equipment, lights, door types, number of outlets, and even entered help tickets for Physical Plant and IT. Additionally, the…Continue Reading Phase 1 of the Space Utilization Project Complete

Video: TLT Lightboard and Virtual Reality

In this Tech Talk Tuesday video (youtu.be/1cpcQwMGrPo) Teena Ham, IT Training Program Coordinator, visits the L.I.V.E. Studio to talk with Instructional Technologists Jack Wolfe and Chris Tilley about TLT’s new Lightboard and virtual reality technology. Faculty can contact tlt.cofc.edu for more information….Continue Reading Video: TLT Lightboard and Virtual Reality

Classroom Computer Maintenance

SERVICE: Microsoft Software Updates IMPACT: Classrooms and Teaching Computer Labs (Addlestone Library Lab Included) DATE:  November 23rd and November 24th TIME: 12:00 am to 11:00 pm   OVERVIEW: The College of Charleston IT Deployment Team will performing updates and maintenance to all Classroom Computers and Classroom Lab Computers beginning 12:00 am November 23rd and ending…Continue Reading Classroom Computer Maintenance

MyCharleston Service Disruption

Updated 8/24/15 at 12:00pm: The College of Charleston’s MyCharleston has been restored and is operating normally. If you should have questions, please contact the IT Helpdesk at 953-3375 or helpdesk@cofc.edu. The College of Charleston’s MyCharleston is experiencing an unscheduled disruption in service.  Information Technology is aware of the situation and working to restore service. We apologize for…Continue Reading MyCharleston Service Disruption

Classroom Technology Upgrade Schedule

IT and Physical Plant plan to upgrade 28 classrooms for fiscal year 2015. The schedule is available online at http://it.cofc.edu/projects/classroom.php. The schedule begins with a technology upgrade for ECTR 101, 103 and 111 on September 15th thru September 26th. Two weeks before each proposed upgrade, IT will notify the respective department chairs and faculty teaching…Continue Reading Classroom Technology Upgrade Schedule

New Classroom Improvements!

IT has been working hard this summer to ensure that the classrooms exceed your needs! Based on your input and technology trends, IT assessed the technology in the classrooms and is making improvements for Fall, 2014. Faster Computer Boot Times Solid State Drives (SSDs) will be installed in all of the classrooms that are equipped…Continue Reading New Classroom Improvements!

Classroom Technology Project Update

Below are some brief updates with the Classroom Technology Project for fiscal year 2014 and 2015. IT would like to thank Physical Plant, the Registrar’s Office, and Facilities Planning for their ongoing assistance with this project! Fiscal Year 2014 Information Technology and Physical Plant are upgrading the last classroom, BCTR 320, now. This classroom is…Continue Reading Classroom Technology Project Update

Program to bring iPads into the Classroom

The Addlestone Library, in partnership with Academic Affairs and the Teaching, Learning and Technology (TLT) department, is soliciting proposals for the iPad program to provide members of our campus community access to a technologically rich environment that encourages technology literacy, information literacy and collaborative learning. Project Overview The Library has 35 iPad Airs (the newest…Continue Reading Program to bring iPads into the Classroom

Classroom Software Requests for Upcoming Semester(s)

Prior to the beginning of each semester at the College, Information Technology (IT) updates academic-related software applications on the computers in smart classrooms, computer labs, meeting rooms, and the Library Student Computing Center. This service is designed to support the changing instructional needs of the faculty. What software do you need for the upcoming semesters?…Continue Reading Classroom Software Requests for Upcoming Semester(s)

Upcoming Faculty Roundtable Discussion

Faculty, Please join your colleagues in Tate 202 on Monday, February 24th, at 2:00 PM, for a discussion on how to use Poll Everywhere during lecture to stimulate interest, facilitate discussion, and assess student learning. Faculty panelists, Cynthia Hall, Sarah LeBlanc, Ryan Milner, Charissa Owens, and Brooke Van Horn will share their experiences and best practices regarding…Continue Reading Upcoming Faculty Roundtable Discussion