What areas of the LRC can I reserve for class meetings?
The LRC has the following functional spaces to meet your instructional needs:
- Multimedia Classroom: 19 iMacs, DVD/VHS player, projection system
- PC Classroom: 14 PCs, DVD/VHS player, projection system
- Student Study Stations: 12 PCs for independent or group work
- Study Tables: Two tables each seating 4-6 students”
How do I make reservations or request Resources?
The LRC is available for class meetings on a scheduled basis. You can schedule a time for your class to meet in the LRC by filling out a reservation form or by calling the LRC Operations desk at x2396. You will need to provide the following information: name, LFS telephone extension and/or e-mail address (indicate which is better for contact), your course number, the number of students in the class, and whether you will need assistance during the class. The LRC staff will select the appropriate space for the services that your class will be using. When there are conflicts for requested times, you will be contacted by a manager or supervisor.
Can my classes meet in the lab without me?
LRC resources are available for independent student work on a walk in basis with priority given to classes scheduled to meet in the LRC. You may schedule a class meeting in the LRC. However, you must accompany your class since the LRC does not have a staff appropriate to supervise or conduct your class.
Can my students spell check in languages other than English?
The LRC provides spell checking capability in most languages taught by the department. In some languages, grammar check is available.
Does the LRC provide support services to faculty?
The LRC provides some services to faculty to support classes. Services that can be requested include satellite or television recording and course texts on reserve at the Operations desk.
Does the LRC provide support integrating technology into courses?
The LRC Technology Curriculum Standardization Committee, chaired by the LRC director, has the responsibility of incorporating technology-enhanced methodologies into our language teaching. If you have a specific requirement, or wish to integrate a particular computer-assisted tutorial in your teaching, contact the LRC director.
Can I borrow equipment or materials?
The LRC allows faculty to borrow audio cassettes and video tapes that accompany course texts for the semester. You may also borrow a small, portable cassette deck for the semester for classroom use. Boomboxes and CD players are available for classroom use subject to availability and must be returned on the same day. Videos from the LRC collection may be borrowed by faculty as long as they are not on reserve for class use. Faculty may not borrow software or texts which are on reserve for lab use only.
International Television Programming
The LRC broadcasts several channels of continuous international television programming via fiber optic cable on channels 36, 51, 75, 76, 94, and 95. As noted above, faculty can request that programs be recorded and reserved for student use in the LRC.
Software and Materials Requests
If you have a specific requirement or would like to request a software review copy please contact the LRC supervisor at ext. 2357.
Your Comments and Suggestions
Your needs matter to us. We welcome your comments and suggestions. We look forward to seeing you in the LRC!
