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, like 3D printing, Maker Movement tools, docking stations, and more, 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. to provide a comfortable study space with technical assistance.
Technology Coaches, technologically savvy undergraduate and/or graduate students, provide coaching and assistance on educational software and help with technical issues that come up while you work on your project. 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 member is ready to assist you with our services and to provide troubleshooting for problems with any of the technology in the ELC.
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 or mobile device.
Break-out rooms for small groups.
Interactive whiteboards (SMARTBoard).
Experimentation Station (Maker Movement tools) including Ozobots, Makey Makey, Sphero, Cubelets, Dash and Dot, and more!
3D Printing ($2.00 base charge plus $0.30/g) - we can provide coaching and support for building your own 3D designs, or we can print for you.
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: Accommodates up to ten people with a flat panel SMARTBoard
Room #2: Accommodates up to two people with a SMARTBoard serving as a monitor
Room #3: Accommodates up to four people as a study space (no SMARTBoard)
Room #4: Accommodates up to four people with a SMARTBoard GX model serving as a monitor
Instructors can ensure that the ELC staff 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.