This state-of-the-art center is unique from all other technology labs and resources on campus in that it was designed to be a welcoming, comfortable environment exclusively for MSU faculty and staff use. The conception of the center was initiated by MSU's Learning and Technology Roundtable, Memorial Library, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and Information and Technology Services. The Center provides MSU faculty and staff access to new technologies for use in developing skills, materials and strategies for the classroom, coursework and administrative program support.
The Development Center provides an environment conducive to learning and sharing information through hands-on workshops on software, including D2L offered each semester, customized training as requested by departments and special sessions such as Human Resources (testing and benefits registration help), MnSCU system training, and CETL faculty development session. The twenty two computer stations include one handicap-accessible station. Each semester Training Schedules are mailed to all MSU faculty and staff. Register for a class online.
The Digital Seminar Room a comfortable, high tech multimedia conference room may be scheduled for faculty and staff meetings. The system in the room allows users to include remote participation meetings via ITV, web, voice or video conferencing. The wireless touch screen controlled multimedia system includes a phone, a built in computer and laptop connections, along with a SmartBoard and a whiteboard. Common usage includes focus groups, departmental meetings, user groups, etc. that often include individuals and groups from remote locations.
The Production Studio is equipped to develop media for traditional, online or hybrid courses and media for MSU programs. Faculty and staff may produce presentations of themselves using the video recording suite allowing them to control camera zoom, sound and lighting to produce a final product such as a DVD using a wireless touch panel and microphone. The Studio also has PC and Mac stations where faculty and staff may use web cams for simple presentation productions; edit and convert tape-based media to DVD, CD or web streaming; or create audio and video clips to insert into their course materials, web sites or presentations. Specialized software is installed on these computers for media editing and producing as well as closed captioning software to update older media and to include in new productions. MSU staff may use the facilities to produce media to support or promote their programs and web pages. Faculty and staff may schedule time with ITS staff for assistance with instructional design, projects to develop innovative teaching materials or online course development. ITS will assist faculty and staff to get started in using the equipment, software and facilities. Tutorials, books and other resources are also available. Proximity card access via MavCard is available by request [PDF] Production Studio access form (228 KiB) to MSU faculty and staff so they may utilize the Studio when the Center is not staffed. Wheelchair accessible workstation is available by request.
The Resource Area provides faculty and staff with a relaxed semi-private space for informal meetings or viewings utilizing the plasma screen with computer, DVD, cable TV and satellite access.
Scanning slides to CDs and similar projects for coursework can be done for faculty course development by their request as time allows. Faculty are responsible for submitting slides in accordance with Copyright Laws.
Food and beverages are allowed in the Resource Area. Only lidded beverages are allowed in all other areas of the TNT.
Fall/Spring: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed when MSU is closed
Open by appointment or by chance during Interim/Breaks
Lower level of Memorial Library in ML 94 across from Math Learning Center. Accessible by the elevator or the stairway located in the Library lobby, between the two sets of main entrance doors.
Norleen Turensky
Phone: 507-389-6766
Email: norleen.turensky@mnsu.edu
Jan West
Phone: 507-389-6651
Email: janice.west@mnsu.edu
