Classroom Technology
Computer Labs
computerlabs.msu.edu
There are a number of computer labs located throughout campus giving students access to the Internet, popular software, and printing services. Visit computerlabs.msu.edu for the locations of computer labs on campus. Anyone with an MSU NetID can use these computers free of charge.
High-speed laser printing services in computer labs allows students to write a paper, save the paper on their AFS space, and then visit a Computer Lab to print the paper. For more information visit netprint.msu.edu.
Classroom Software
ats.msu.edu
Classroom software enhances classroom teaching providing installation, maintenance, and support of system and application software in public computer labs, library workstations, and technology classrooms in support of student learning. In addition, Classroom Software maintains classroom attendance readers providing faculty with instant attendance records.
Instructional Technology and Classroom
Media Support
imc.msu.edu
ATS Media Services provides instructional and media equipment delivery, set-up, operation, and support. The Classroom Support Team provides media equipment delivery, set-up, operation, and support in all university classrooms. In addition, the team provides quality assurance checks in all university computer labs to ensure paper and toner levels are adequate. Maintenance in these labs is handled by the Technical Services Team. Equipment for non-classroom use is available on a charge basis. The Technical Services Team offers a variety of services including installation, maintenance, and repair of audiovisual and computer equipment. They also provide large venue sound reinforcement and technical support for various units on campus.
Student Response Systems (“clickers”)
The use of “clickers” (also known as student response systems) has grown at MSU. Faculty and students prefer clicker-based classes to traditional lecture only environments as clicker systems help promote active student learning. To learn more about clickers, contact ATS Media Services at (517) 353-3960. For assistance with using one of the two supported clickers with ANGEL, call the Distance Learning Services Help Line at (517) 355-2345 or (800) 500-1554.
Scoring Office
msu.edu/dept/soweb
The Scoring Office provides an optical scanning service for reading National Computer System (NCS) compatible scan sheets, scores, and record item responses to tests, as well as offers statistical consulting. A major use of this service is to score and record item responses to tests. Systems are available to help grade-keeping, test and item analysis, feedback to students, and other class records. Scanning is also available for non-test forms, including the Student Instructional Rating System (SIRS) and a wide variety of surveys.
