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Labs, Kiosks & Notebook Ports

   
 

Overview
ITS offers computing labs and kiosks throughout campus. ITS labs have either PC or Macintosh computers and a variety of other hardware and software and high-speed access to the Internet for Web surfing and email. Kiosks are meant to be a place for quick email checks and Web surfing.

  • ITS Computing Labs Labs are located throughout campus with Mac or PC machines. You will need an IdentiKey account to use computers in ITS labs. The labs also contain other hardware such as scanners and printers. Software ranges from the Microsoft Office suite, graphics programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator, and page layout programs such as Quark, to statistical computing packages, foreign language programs, and other discipline-specific software programs. Faculty can reserve computer labs for classes as well.
  • Computing Kiosks (a.k.a., SCARPIES) – A number of kiosks are located in the UMC, the Rec Center, and other building lobbies and student lounges. These are meant to be used for quick email checks or Web surfing.
  • Team Technology Rooms Students can reserve one of 10 Team Technology Rooms in the Libraries that have been designed to enhance team collaboration. Each room contains one PC/Dell computer, an electronic whiteboard (a.k.a., smartboard), a shared printer, and a variety of software.
  • Computing Classrooms The Humanities Building has two computer classrooms, one with Macintosh computers and one with Windows. These are not pen for walk-in use, but may be scheduled for academic classes with the Academic Scheduling office.

First Steps

What You'll Need

  • An IdentiKey so that you can log on to ITS lab machines.

Learning More
Read about software, lab policies and more.

Getting Help

  • ITS Computing Advisors staff the main ITS computing lab, which is located in Norlin N310.
  • IT Service Center
    (303) 735-HELP
    help@spot.colorado.edu
  • Report Lab Problems.
 
Expert 
Tip
If you have a problem with a kiosk or lab machine, report it on the Web at Problem Reports, or call (303) 735-HELP.




Related 
Links
On the ITS site
CULearn - to create online course materials.
Classroom and Media Engineering Support
Other CU sites
Faculty Teaching Excellence Program (FTEP)
       
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Last reviewed: May 05, 2008

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