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The Teaching Lab
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The Teaching Lab is a special teaching facility
that provides hands-on access to online resources under the guidance
of a teacher. Examples of uses include:
- instruction in the use of resources used for teaching and research, including library research;
- instruction in the use of computer applications used for administrative functions and presentations at the GTU;
- classroom instruction and class presentations.
For information about workshops on how to do research, please see
the GTU Library Workshops page.
Reserving the Teaching Lab
Reservations for the Teaching Lab are made on a first come, first serve basis and may be reserved by:
- GTU Library staff
- GTU Faculty or staff certified by the Lab Manager
- Other individuals by special arrangement, at the discretion of the Lab Manager
The Teaching Lab Calendar shows all currently scheduled sessions. Requests for reservations should be emailed to the GTU Library Reference Desk at library@gtu.edu or call us at 510-649-2501. Reservations should be received in advance:
- one day in advance for sessions of 1 day in duration or less;
- one week in advance for sessions spanning 2-4 days;
- one month in advance for sessions spanning 5 days or longer.
Facilities, Equipment, and Software
The Teaching Lab contains 10 workstations plus a teacher's workstation. These workstations are networked and are connected to the Internet. Space allows for an additional one student per workstation for a total of 20 students in the Lab. For more than 10 students, please request extra chairs from the Lab Manager prior to your scheduled time. Instructors are responsible for checking the equipment and necessary software programs in advance of their event.
Using the Teaching Lab
All first time Lab users must be certified to use the Lab by the Lab Manager prior to their scheduled time. No one will be allowed to use the Teaching Lab who has not been trained. Please allow twenty minutes for a training session.
The Instructor who has reserved the room should pick up the keys from the Reference Desk immediately prior to use. There are two keys, one for the back door of the Teaching Lab and a second key for the Instructor's workstation. The Instructor is responsible for securing the instructor's workstation and making sure all of the doors are locked before returning the keys to the Reference desk.
No workstations, including the Instructor's Station, may be reconfigured without prior approval from the Lab Manager. Addition and deletion of software, settings changes, or alterations of the desktop are prohibited.
No food or drink, except water in clear plastic bottles, is allowed in the Teaching Lab.
As a courtesy to others, individuals and groups using the Teaching Lab should return the room to its original order before leaving (arrangement of chairs, returning of equipment, etc.)
Users who experience technical problems should contact the Lab Manager at 649-2504. If the Lab Manager is unavailable, please contact the Reference Desk at 649-2501.
All Lab users must adhere to the Library's Internet Acceptable Use Policy.
If you have special needs for a disabled student, please contact the Lab Manager at least one week prior to the instructional session to discuss accommodation.
Last updated August 26, 2005
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