ETC Instructional Lab
The first cross-platform computer lab on campus.
In July of 2008, we set out to do something nobody on campus had done before: implement a Mac lab that ran Windows on the same machines. The all-in-one Gateway PCs that were in the room were starting to show their age, and we needed greater flexibility for the array of classes that were being taught in the classroom.
Enter the new iMac. Since the advent of the Intel processor in Apple's entire computer lineup, Windows can now be installed on any Mac. And that's just what we've done. Utilizing Bootpicker for Mac/Windows selection, we've set up the first cross-platform computer lab on campus. It's as easy to use as it is functional and versatile.
About the lab
The ETC Instructional Lab is a multipurpose lab used for performing a wide array of tasks and is equipped with cross-platform computers (Mac and Windows). This facility offers an exciting opportunity to explore technology applications and new teaching & learning approaches and methodologies.
Classes commonly held in the ETC Instructional Lab
Human Resources Professional Development
Information on the professional and personal development courses for faculty and staff are available here: http://www.missouristate.edu/human/training/computers.htm
Web Services
The Office of Web and New Media offers Web Press training, available during various times of the semester. You can register for one of the Web Press classes here: https://www.secure.missouristate.edu/idp/courses/IDP5100.asp?Code=WebPress&Who=web
Special classes and training sessions
Faculty can reserve this lab for special class sessions. Training sessions for classroom technology, multimedia, and web-based applications.
Technology review
Faculty can practice and review technological application and methodology in the ETC Instructional Lab. Technology standardization is also reviewed for Missouri State University standards.
Software installed in the lab
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