Innovation Studio

Technologies

We support a variety of technologies such as Windows and Macintosh computers, smartboards, scanners, Microsoft Office, Moodle (learning management system), personal or department web pages, and various web 2.0 technologies. We also have a document camera, microphone, wireless keyboard, and one computer with a dual-monitor setup. SMART Sync software is also installed so you can learn how to control and view student workstations during a class.  In addition, the Innovation Studio includes a teaching podium where you can learn how to manage and control the audio/visual equipment before using it in your classroom.

If you are interested in experimenting with technologies that we don't have, we'll try to get the technology for you to use.

As you work with the various technologies on campus, don't forget about the many instructional handouts that are available from Technology Support Services.

User Groups

The Innovation Studio sponsors several user groups.  The groups are:

• Moodle User Group: The Moodle user group is open to anyone who teaches with Moodle. We discuss Moodle features, answer questions, and discuss strategies for using Moodle effectively in the College teaching environment.
  Meeting time: We usually meet at 12:30 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of each month during the Fall and Spring semesters, but meeting days may be changed to accommodate the semester teaching schedule.  Meetings are announced to the Moodle Users distribution list, posted in the news section (on the right side of this page), and also tweeted from the Innovation Studio @sncinnovation Twitter account.


• iPad User Group: The iPad User Group is open to anyone, even if you don't have an iPad. We discuss apps, the iOS operating system, tips and tricks, answer questions, and also talk about how the iPad - and other mobile devices - are changing how people learn, and consume, information.
  Meeting time: We usually meet at 12:30 PM on the last Wednesday of each month during the Fall and Spring semesters.  As with the Moodle User Group, meetings may be changed to accommodate the semester teaching schedule.  Meeting times are announced to the iPad Users distribution list, posted in the news section (on the right side of this page), and also tweeted from the Innovation Studio @sncinnovation Twitter account.

If you have suggestions for other user groups, please contact Jay. Contact information is at the bottom of the page.

Summer Hours

During the summer, and when classes are not in session, the studio is only open by appointment. We also use the studio for some of our technology workshops.

If you'd like to schedule an appointment, please contact Jay.

Contact Information

The Innovation Studio is located in room 305 of the Mulva Library on the St. Norbert College campus and is managed by Jay Cook.  His office is in Mulva 311, and he can be contacted at (920) 403-3973. To email the studio, use innovation@snc.edu or follow us on Twitter @sncinnovation.  We're looking forward to working with you!