Education Learning Commons (ELC)
The Education Learning Commons (Ed North 3-104) provides an ideal learning environment for students, faculty, instructors and staff in the Faculty of Education to develop their critical digital literacies in the areas of teaching, learning, research and administration. We believe in discovery learning and, thanks to the variety of technology tools and services available, the ELC provides an excellent environment for this to happen.
The ELC is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is always someone on hand to provide technical assistance.
Staffing
Technologies in Education Student Technology Coaches, technically savvy graduate and undergraduate Education students, provide just-in-time tutoring on educational software and help with technical issues that come up while you work on your project. Technologies in Education Technology Coaches may also work with instructors and their students to develop and deliver customized resources and support for course assignments or technology–related activities.
A Technologies in Education staff person is ready to assist you with our services and to provide troubleshooting for problems with any of the technology in the ELC.
Equipment
Specialized work stations:
A large, open work area with movable tables and comfortable chairs
Work spaces equipped with docking stations that can be connected to your laptop
Break-out rooms for small groups
Interactive white boards (SMART boards)
Breakout Rooms
Need a quiet place to study? Looking for a space to meet with your group? The Education Learning Commons has what you need! We have breakout rooms you can book online:
Room #1: Accomodates up to ten people with a SMARTBoard, and a Mac Computer
Room #2: Accomodates two learners with a SMARTBoard, and a Mac Computer
Room #3: Accomodates up to four people with a Mac Computer
Room #4: Accomodates up to four people with a SMARTBoard, and a Mac Computer
Assignment Support
Instructors can ensure that the staff of the ELC are prepared to provide their students with the help they need by participating in the Customized Assignment Support Program (CASP). To participate in this program, instructors provide Technologies in Education with their assignments ahead of time and work with a staff member to determine the training and support needs of the students. Together, a plan of support is developed that custom fits the assignments and students. Instructors can then be assured that their students will have the technical support and guidance they need to complete their assignments.