Technology Training
Instructional
Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(703) 993-3141
The IRC is the focal point for faculty for instructional improvement and assistance in incorporating technology into their teaching. The IRC serves as a teaching/learning resource for faculty/staff; provides training and support to faculty to use technology for improving student learning; and offers training and support in the development and delivery of courses that extend instruction beyond the campus. This includes non-technical based instructional issues, multimedia learning and instructional development, and the use of the course management system, WebCT. The IRC lab facility offers work stations that include scanners, CD & DVD burners, video editing, Scantrons, as well as walk-in support. The IRC also offers Arlington and Prince William Campus support.
Location:Innovation Hall, Room 427
Web site: http://www.irc.gmu.edu
E-mail: irc@gmu.edu
Student Technology Assistance and Resource Center (STAR) . . (703) 993-8990
STAR consists of four multimedia lab areas that feature both Macintosh and PC compatible computers with an array of software. Highly skilled student mentors that comprise a network of learning experiences are available for students interested in developing technology skills. The different areas of STAR are listed below.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
STAR LAB: . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 993-8990
STAR provides analog/digital video editing and production, sound editing, and multimedia computing technologies.
Location: Johnson Center, Room 229
Web site: http://media.gmu.edu/star/starlab.html
STAR*T: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 993-1385
STAR*T (STAR Training) provides workshops in multimedia, desktop publishing, and computer graphic techniques for all levels of learners. Workshops are posted on the Web site monthly.
Location: Johnson Center, Room 344
Web site: http://media.gmu.edu/start/start.htm
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday – Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
STAR*S: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 993-1107
STAR*S (STAR Services) offers services to students, faculty, and staff (for a minimal fee). Among the services presently offered: video and audio dubbing, videotape and editing services, scanning, and color printing.
Location: Johnson Center, Room 229
Web site: http://media.gmu.edu/stars/stars.html
web*STAR: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 993-3766
web*STAR facilitates Web development activities using peer mentors to provide guidance and problem solving. When possible, web*STAR provides the latest in hardware and software.
Location: Johnson Center, Room 311
Web site: http://media.gmu.edu/web/webstar.html
STAR*Works: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 993-3597
STAR*Works provides a peer mentored project-based lab for students preparing materials and completing assignments using Microsoft Office Suite, Netscape and WebCT.
Location: Johnson Center, Room 311
Web site: http://media.gmu.edu/starworks/works.html
(TOPS) TRAINING IN OFFICE AND PRODUCTIVITY SKILLS: . .(703) 993-3426
TOPS offers free workshops on supported software (e.g. Corporate Time Calendar, MEMO e-mail, Microsoft Office Suite such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word). For a complete listing of workshops being offered, refer to the TOPS Web page.
Location: Johnson Center, Room 311E
Web site: http://tops.doit.gmu.edu
E-mail: training@gmu.edu
Last Revised: March 19, 2008
