Technology, Equipment and Support

The ERL has Chromebooks and iPads available for daily checkout by SEHS students and for use in Pawley Hall. In the event a student has an immediate need for a Windows or Apple laptop, please contact a member of the SEHS Technology Team, Julie Chapie or Rick DeMent, at [email protected].

• All devices are checked by reservation only at this time.
• Devices, cords, cases and any other accessories checked out with the device must be returned in the same condition they were in when you checked them out. We will try to have the devices charged, but be aware that you may have to plug them in if the battery drains.
• Do not get water, beverages, dirt or food on the device.
• Do not leave the device unattended or lend the device to anyone else to use while it is checked out to you.
• When you check out one of our devices, you accept full responsibility for their safe and timely return. If you cannot follow the terms, do not check out the equipment. If you violate the terms, you will lose the privilege of checking out equipment. You will also be responsible for replacement costs (up to $1,579 for a device/bag/power cord). A hold may be placed on your Oakland University account (Registrar) until business is settled with the ERL.
• All users who access computers and network resources in or from the ERL must follow restrictions set forth in the University’s Acceptable Use policy (entitled Use of University Information Technology Resources).

Patrons who have borrowed an electronic device (i.e., Laptop, MacBook, iPad, Chromebook, etc.) from the ERL must comply with the below policies and procedures in the event such device is lost or stolen:

• In the event that a device is stolen, patron must immediately file a report with the police department in whose jurisdiction the theft occurred.
• In the event that a device is lost, patron must immediately file a report with the Oakland University Police Department.
• Any such police report must reflect that the stolen or lost device is the property of the Educational Resources Lab, Oakland University. Patron must also immediately inform the ERL of the loss, theft or damage.
• Patron must provide the ERL with a copy of police report within five business days of the theft or loss.
• The patron may be required by the ERL to provide additional information in writing.
• The patron will be responsible for repair and/or replacement costs associated with any loss, theft or damage. Replacement costs vary and are subject to change. Approximate replacement costs are listed in the technology section of the ERL website. Patron will be required to pay the cost of repairing any damage beyond accidental or normal wear as determined by the ERL Director.
• A hold will be placed on the patron’s OU records by the ERL Director until the amount owed is paid in full. Payment should be made in a single lump sum. If the payment is made by personal check, the hold will not be lifted until the check has cleared (typically 2 weeks).
• The patron cannot borrow a device from the ERL until any financial liability has been satisfied.
• In the event that the lost or stolen device is recovered, the patron should immediately notify the ERL. The ERL, at its discretion (based in part on the condition of the recovered device and the time elapsed since it was reported missing), will determine whether it is appropriate to return any amounts paid by patron or release any holds placed on patron’s account pursuant to this policy.

PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE POLICY

The following are approximate replacement costs of electronic devices in the ERL as of July 31, 2018.

Dell Laptops – $1,012.00
Apple MacBooks – $1,579.00
iPad – $470.00
HP Google Chromebook 11 G3 – $375.00

The 350I classroom contains an Epson Interactive projector which can run SMART Notebook software, Promethean software or Epson software. You may reserve our 350I classroom to use/practice this technology. 

Students wishing to learn more information about the SMART Board may book an appointment for a short tutorial. The tutorial includes a one on one short lesson about SMART Boards from our technology staff, as well as completing the on board SMART tutorial.  You should plan on reserving 30–60 minutes for this tutorial—those that spend more time on the tutorial typically get more out of it. Our goal in providing the tutorials is to make our pre-service candidates comfortable with a SMART Board or interactive devices to be confident in using one!

SMART technology website:

• SMART Technologies Website
• SMART Exchange – lesson plans, GLCEs and more

Articles on the benefits of using Interactive Whiteboards in the classroom

• Why Use an Interactive Whiteboard? A Baker’s Dozen Reasons! – an article by Dr. Mary Ann Bell
• Whiteboards’ Impact on Teaching Seen as Uneven – by Kathleen Kennedy Manzo for Education Week
• Navigating the Path to Personalized Education – by Rajan Dhawla for Education Week

Interactive websites with educational games that can be used on SMART Boards:

• PBS Kids – Interactive Whiteboard Games
• Books online
• Phonics
• Build your own Jeopardy game
• Sheppard Software – Educational games, activities, quizzes, articles

More SMART Board resources:

• Caring for the boards
• Training and tutorials
• Interactive sites

RØDE VideoMic Me
The RØDE VideoMic Me is a high-quality microphone for your iPhone or iPad, designed to reduce surrounding noises to focus on exactly what you’re filming, making sure your videos are clear and intelligible. Contains a headphone play-through jack to monitor recording.

RØDE VideoMic Me Information

• Quickstart Guide
• VideoMic Me website

Watch our 38 second test video demonstrating the sound difference achieved using the VideoMic Me!

Sony HD Handycam Camcorder (HDR-CX260V)

• 8.9 megapixel still image
• 30X Optical, 55X Extended Zoom
• 3.0 inch touch-screen Clear Photo LCD display
• 1920×1080 Full HD 60p Recording
• Up to 5 hours of recording with 16GB embedded Flash Memory
• View Sony HDR-CX 260V Instruction Manuals

Canon Vixia HD Camcorder (HF R800)

• 1920 × 1080/60p high definition video recording
• 2.07 megapixel still image capture
• 32× Optical, 57× Advanced Zoom
• View Canon Vixia HF R800 Instruction Manuals

Sony Cybershot (DSCS2100)

• 12.1-megapixel resolution, 3× zoom lens, 3.0-inch LCD screen (230K pixels)
• Convenient AA battery operation and memory card slot for convenient replacement
• Easy Shooting Mode simplifies camera operation; SteadyShot image stabilization helps prevent blur
• iAuto automatically optimizes camera settings
• Card slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media and SD media

Nikon Coolpix (S6)

• 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
• 3x times optical zoom; 3.0-inch LCD display
• Wi-Fi capability, offering IEEE 802.11b/g support for wireless photo transfer
• BSS (Best Shot Selector) identifies and saves the sharpest shot automatically from ten sequential shots
• Powered by lithium-ion battery; stores images on SD memory cards (20 MB internal memory included)

The L57 is a digital voice recorder with 8 GB of built-in Flash memory.

The L57 records in WAV (Waveform Audio File) format, so its files are supported by numerous programs, including iTunes and Windows Media Player in both Windows and OsX platforms. Includes a USB cable to connect to computer.

Juno Portable Sound System
The ERL has 2 Front Row Juno Sound Systems. One is mounted in the 360C Classroom for teacher preparation demonstration and classroom use. The other is reserved as a portable unit available for checkout.

Rental Period: 2 days 
No additional software or computer is necessary for use. Portable unit has one teacher microphone and one pass along microphone.

360C classroom unit has one teacher microphone and two pass along microphones.

Front Row/Juno Resources

• Front Row Juno Classroom website

wePresent Wireless Presentation System
The ERL and the adjoining computer lab (360PH) are both equipped with wePresent Wireless Presentation Systems for demonstration and classroom use that allow users to share content from any device to present, interact and collaborate.

For more information, contact Julie Chapie, ask at the ERL front desk for the wePresent Quick Start Guide or visit the wePresent WiPG-2000 Manufacturer’s website.