Checkout & Reservation
ETL provides Temporary Equipment Checkout and LAB Reservations.
For classes, ETL has two large projectors available in the computer lab. These are connected to a separate Windows computer on the podium. There are separate remotes provided to turn each projector on/off. ETL staff is available to demonstrate for instructors.
- The expectations for return (Temporary Checkout) of the laptops and other equipment is 2 weeks. NOTE: Restricted to COE faculty and staff.
- Please bring your UIC ID card for the equipment checkout.
- You are responsible for returning the laptop/equipment when requested, and in the same condition that it was received.
- If the laptop or other equipment is lost or stolen, it is your responsibility to report the loss or theft immediately to the UIC Police at (312) 996-2830 and provide ETL with the case number.
- For college room reservations, please visit here.
- ETL has stopped long term loaning of equipment.
- Temporary Checkout is ONLY for Faculty and Staff.
Students requiring temporary or loaner computer can contact central IT, Technology Solutions (LTS department here) or email them at lts@uic.edu or Call LTS at 312-413-0003.
COE students in dire need can also contact us (ETL) for loaner equipment (proxy staff, faculty required). This process depends on the situation of the student and availability of the equipment.
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COE Conference Rooms and Class Rooms
For technical support, please contact ETL at etlprob@uic.edu
- For college room reservations, please visit here.
Room 3015 – Defense Room:
- Equipped with Windows PC, wireless mics, document camera and podium. Technology in the room supports video conference.
Room 3312 – Conference Room:
- Equipped with Windows PC, camera and microphones. This room supports video conference and lecture capture for the blackboard.
Room 3233 – Commons Room:
- Equipped with Windows PC and monitor, it supports wireless display for mobile devices.
Room 3427 – Classroom:
- Bring your own device, wireless mics, projector, camera and a podium. This room supports video conference and lecture capture.
Room 1419 – Classroom:
- Bring your own device, LCD display, camera, microphone & supports lecture capture.
Room 1433 – Classroom:
- Bring your own device, LCD display, camera, microphone & supports lecture capture.
Room L268 – Reading Clinic:
- Equipped with Windows PC, podium, camera, microphone and a projector, and it also supports lecture capture.
- For reading clinic reservations, please contact the dean’s office.
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ETL COMPUTER LAB
Computers
The ETL lab is equipped with both PCs and Macs for students, faculty, and staff to use. Users may print or scan documents and browse the internet.
Printing and Scanning
Users* may print in their documents in black and white or in color.
The lab also reserves two computers for users that wish to scan their documents.
* Printing is available ONLY for students, faculty, and staff in the college of education. All other users are asked to print in the computer lab in the basement (ETMSW L278) or at any ACCC C-Stop.
3D Printing
The lab is currently equipment with one MakerBot Replicator for 3D printing. The 3D printer can print 3D models of one color from a selection of several colors.
Request ETL to print your 3D model by asking any ETL staff or send us an email.
This service is available for College of Education students.
Classroom Resources
LECTURE RECORDING
We set ETL up to use the Blackboard Class Recording system. The lab can record the output of the instructor’s computer, document camera, a connected laptop, a wireless microphone, and more. All of this footage and the corresponding audio can be uploaded to Blackboard so that students can re-watch lectures.
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GENERAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS
-Windows and Mac notebooks-Projectors – Regular or Palm-sized (Pico projectors)-Video Recorders – Palm sized with wireless mics (Kodak Zi8, Kodak Zi12) to regular handy-cam ( Samsung HMX F80)-Cameras (Canon Powershot S5)-Tripods-Other equipment’s and accessories -
INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT'S
-Mobile Computer Lab – 25 laptops per cart (Windows and Macs)-Smartboard-Telepresence Robots (Double Robotics)-Magnets-Electrical & Gravitational Devices-CODE & Finch: Small Robot to teach & learn computer programming languages -
Creative Technology
-LEGO & Ozobot Robotics: Learn how to build robots and CODE programming.-Little Bits: Platform of easy-to-use electronic building blocks.-Makey Makey: Electronic invention tool based on electric conductivity to computer programs.
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UIC reserves the right to charge fines, suspend access to IT resources (including computer labs, UIC wireless network, etc), and/or prevent class registration and access to transcripts if the laptop/hotspot is not returned or is returned late, or is damaged, lost, or stolen through negligence.
If you are NOT a part of UIC College of Education, please contact central IT at LTS@uic.edu with any questions regarding equipment loans.