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Educational Technology
Resources
- Service - Training
FTC Support Desk
310 Recitation Hall
610-738-0347 |
Hours:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
See posted schedule or call for evening hours. |
FTC Purpose
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The
purpose of the Faculty Technology Center (FTC) is to support
technology integration throughout West Chester University's
teacher preparation program. The FTC provides hardware and
software for use in the Center and for loan. Its staff maintains
a technology service in the College of Education and schedules
training to increase technology skills and to master integration
strategies. The ultimate goal of FTC activities is College
of Education faculty who are technology-proficient role models
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Resources
A variety of hardware and software is available for loan
or for use in the FTC including:
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- Mac and PC Laptops
- Tablet Computers
- Digital Camcorders
- Digital Still Camers
- Tripods
- Portable LCD
Projectors
- Portable SmartBoards
- Scanners
- Presentation Cart
- Mac Adapters
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- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat Standard
- DreamWeaver
- iMovie
- Inspiration
- PhotoShop Elements
- Personal Response System (PRS)
- Variety of Educational Software
- SmartBoard
- LiveText
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To Reserve Equipment
Equipment should be requested 3 days in advance of need. Please see the Faculty and Student loan policies listed below. Click here to reserve equipment online or here to print out form.
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Faculty Loan Policy
- Equipment may be borrowed by Teacher Education faculty
for use in the classroom, at professional meetings, and
for research purposes.
- Faculty should first check if their department has the equipment (e.g., laptops) before arranging a loan.
- Equipment should be requested at least 3 days in advance.
- The initial loan period is three days and loans may be renewed once if equipment is not requested by others. Special arrangements for longer loan periods may be made on occasion.
Student Loan Policy
- Education students may borrow most equipment to use for presentations and Teacher Education assignments.
- A limited amount of equipment (e.g., camcorders) is available for use in the field - with permission of the FTC staff.
- Equipment should be requested 3 days in advance of need.
- Students must obtain the signature of a faculty member on the loan form.
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LiveText
LiveText is an online applicaton that is used by the College of Education for assessment, lesson plans, portfolios, clearances, and student teacher applications. Assistance and Training are provided in the FTC.
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Training
FTC staff provides training on both hardware and software.
Training is delivered in a workshop setting as well as individually.
Training includes workshops on hardware, software, and technology
integration for both beginning and advanced users. Contact
the FTC for the schedule.
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Tech Service
FTC staff will help faculty with setting up and troubleshooting
equipment. We prefer to troubleshoot or set up well in advance
of need. While we make every attempt to respond to emergencies,
staff availability is limited. We cannot always respond immediately!!
Please note availability during evening hours is limited.
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Contact
Ellen Newcombe, Director of Technology
310 Recitation Hall
610-436-2618
enewcombe@wcupa.edu
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