Computer Labs

Computer Labs are located in the lower level of the Urban Building (UR), Rooms UR39 & UR40. Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs manages and staffs the labs.

For issues with machines or software contact at urbansystems@csuohio.edu. To contact the lab monitor / lab office call 216.523.7566. Information about the labs including software available, lab hours, and print details are posted at: UR39 and UR40.

Lab Schedule

Please note that the Labs are open upon request. Please contact Bob Martel: r.martel@csuohio.edu for more information.

File Storage and Shared Drives

Authorization for file storage and access to Urban shared drives is available to urban students and students taking urban classes. To request access to these resources please send your request to urbansystems@csuohio.edu. 

• Mapping home directory instructions - MS Windows

• Mapping home and shared directory instructions - Apple OSX

• Connecting network printers - MS Windows

• How to install the Filezilla FTP Client software

• FTP to your home directory or shared directories from off-site

• Configuring Thunderbird for CSU's new Email system
   

Working remotely

• Installing OpenVPN - MS Windows

• Installing OpenVPN - Apple OSX
   

Classroom Technology

Classroom media systems have been installed in all classrooms and larger conference areas. The media system consists of a PC, DVD/VCR player, and control panel for the projector and inputs. Users can also connect their laptops to this system. See the tutorial for classroom systems. for more information on Technology Enhanced Classrooms, see the Instructional Media Services Website at http://library.csuohio.edu/ims/classrooms.html.

Instructions for connecting laptops to projectors in the urban labs are also available.
 

Atrium Technology

The Urban Atrium is equipped with a media system that includes a smart podium for use with a computer, DVD, and microphone system. Use of the atrium equipment requires urban staff to set-up and operate the equipment during an event. Please contact Bob Martel to request technology for your atrium event.
 

eLearning

Beginning Spring 2010, all courses will be provided with a BlackBoard course shell. Shells will be avaialble for ALL courses - face to face, online and hybrid. The University is asking faculty to use the course shell at minimum to provide the syllabus for students. Other uses of BlackBoard are aslo encouraged and appropriate for face to face classes. A tutorial for incorporating some of the features of BlackBoard into your class, as well as other resources, are listed below:

• Using BlackBoard in your Face to Face course (includes instructions for adding a syllabus to BlackBoard)

• Center for eLearning Faculty Information and Tutorials

• In addition, the Center for eLearning offers faculty workshops and open labs periodically throughout the year. Please see their training section for more details.