About the CSI
The center of Student Innovation (CSI) aims to provide our Â鶹´«Ã½ and faculty with technological services and spaces to enhance their learning outcomes. We empower scholars of every discipline by making technology easily available for them to use. We provide Â鶹´«Ã½ We
provide Â鶹´«Ã½ with the technology to help them in their academic pursuits and the knowledge to prepare them for working in technologically advanced environments. For faculty, we support and encourage the incorporation of digital scholarship into their classrooms to enhance the academic experiences of faculty and Â鶹´«Ã½. The CSI continues to advance the existing spaces and develop new services essential to the
success of our academic community.
CSI Location
The CSI is on the lower level of Booth Library on the east side of the atrium. From the central atrium, take the stairs to the ground floor or ride the central elevator to 1. We have a map of the CSI available for assisted guidance.
Contact CSI Staff
To contact the CSI staff, email csi.eiu.edu.
Reserve CSI Space
Students, staff, and faculty may reserve space in the CSI via the Booth Library Room Reservation. To allow us to accommodate all patrons, appointments should be made 24 hours in advance.
Reserve CSI Space
Students, staff, and faculty may reserve space in the CSI via the CSI Reservation website.
To allow us to accommodate all patrons, appointments should be made 24 hours in
advance.
Learning and Skill Development
Discovery Hours, Technology Workshops, and Learning Labs
Discovery Hours, Technology Workshops, and Learning Labs at the CSI provide the framework to equip faculty and Â鶹´«Ã½ with the skills needed to effectively use technology.
Discovery Hours are when Â鶹´«Ã½ and faculty can receive hands-on coaching of technological equipment. CSI staff will be available to answerquestions and give demonstrations. Discovery Hours are held from 4 pm-5:30 pm Monday through Thursday with no appointment required.
CSI Technology Workshops introduce technologies available at the CSI to those with no previous experience. Attendance of these introductory courses is encouraged before the reservation of the CSI’s Podcasting Studio, 3D printers, and green screens to instruct users on how to best utilize the equipment for their educational and personal needs. The workshops are hosted throughout the semester.
Students, faculty, and staff can make a reservation to attend a workshop through .
Learning Labs provide in-depth instruction on technological equipment and programs for educational and personal purposes. Learning Labs are recurring and scheduled throughout the semester, but tailored demonstrations and co-curricular training sessions are available upon request to fit specific courses, learning assessments, and creative opportunities.
Students, faculty, and staff can make a reservation to attend a Learning Lab through .
The Active Learning Classroom
The Faculty Development and Innovation Center (FDIC) supports faculty in incorporating new technologies and methods into their teaching. The Active Learning Classroom (ALC) serves as an ideal environment for faculty to experiment with innovative instructional techniques. FDIC instructional design support is available for faculty interested in utilizing the ALC. During course sessions in the ALC, CSI technical support is available to help
faculty implement and refine new approaches.
Faculty can reserve the ALC for course sessions through the CSI Reservation website.
Digital Scholarship
The FDIC, Booth Library, and the CSI are dedicated to supporting faculty innovation by providing access to technology and skill development opportunities. Our goal is to help faculty incorporate digital tools, technologies, and methodologies (digital scholarship) into
their teaching to enhance teaching methods and learning outcomes.
In Spring 2025, the FDIC will be seeking participants in a new community of practice for those interested in incorporating digital scholarship into their teaching. Participants will be able to share knowledge, collaborate on innovative approaches, and support each other in incorporating new digital tools and methods. This community will help identify any needs
for additional training, technical support, and new technology.
Access to Technology
Design Lab
The CSI Design Lab contains the latest technology to encourage collaboration and creativity. We have a wide variety of equipment and spaces open for Â鶹´«Ã½, staff, and faculty to use in their academic endeavors:
Computers and Mobile Devices
- iPad Pro 2020 tablet with accessories
- Microsoft Surface Pro 7 tablet with accessories
- Samsung Galaxy tablets
- Surface Book 3 laptop
- Surface Studio 2 laptop
- Trident X Plus computer
Equipment and Space for Presentation and Conferencing
- 75-inch monitor
- Actiontec ScreenBeam wireless display
- GoPro Fusion 360 digital cameras
- Green screen
- HoverCam document camera
- Meeting Owl 360° video conferencing camera
- Panasonic Lumix G digital camera
- Podcasting Studio
- Virtual Reality Studio Equipment
- MetaQuest 3 VR headset
- VIVE Pro 2 VR headset and controllers
3D Printing Equipment
- Afinia EinScan-SE 3D scanner
- Cricut machine
- Filament 3D printing pen
- Finishing room for printed 3D models
- Prusa i3 3D printers with multiheaded extruders
Those who would like access to the spaces and equipment in the Design Lab can make an appointment through the CSI Reservation website.
Technology Checkout Station
The Booth Library Technology Checkout Station provides technological equipment available to be loaned out or used in the library. Laptop computers, calculators, and flash drives are just a few items in our large collection of technology that Â鶹´«Ã½ have access to.
Students may check out needed equipment with their Panther Card for limited periods.
Please see the to learn what is available at the library. Checkout hours will follow the hours of the library.
The Technology Checkout Station is located at the LTS Desk on the fourth floor of Booth Library. We have a map of the library available for assisted guidance.
Funding and Support
Renovation of the CSI space was possible thanks to a grant from the Charleston Area Charitable Foundation. The renovation included renewing the flooring, lighting, and paint along with electrical and internet upgrades.
A portion of the CSI equipment was purchased through a grant from the Illinois State Library and donations from private donors.
Funding for much of the Technology Checkout Station equipment was provided through the Governor's Emergency Education Relief fund.
Our goal is to provide our Â鶹´«Ã½ and scholars with services and spaces to make their academic pursuits engaging, productive, and enjoyable. We emphasize responsiveness to our patrons. We also strive to continually identify and develop services and spaces related to library innovation. Library Services will actively pursue opportunities for enhancing or transforming existing library spaces and develop new services and programs essential to the success of our academic community.
The CSI is located on the lower level of Booth Library, on the east side of the atrium (at the bottom of the stairs when crossing the bridge). To contact the CSI staff, email csi@eiu.edu. You may also reserve space in the CSI via the Library Reservation System.
CSI Active Learning Classroom and Design Lab
An Active Learning Classroom (ALC) and Design Lab serves as a central space for supporting the digital and technological infrastructure at the heart of the Innovation Center. The ALC combines flexible furniture, mobile technology, and innovative teaching and learning programming. Use of the ALC encourages collaborations with partners across campus in all colleges. Faculty can reserve the Active Learning Classroom through this link. Library patrons who would like access to the Podcasting and 3D Printing equipment in the Design Lab should make an appointment through this website. To allow us to accommodate all patrons, appointments should be made 24 hours in advance.
The Design Lab contains the latest technology to encourage collaboration and creativity. Technology currently available:
Computers and Mobile Devices
- Surface Studio 2, video and graphics editing with digital inking
- Trident X Plus, computer optimized for virtual reality and 3D modeling
- iPad Pro 2020 with accessories
- Microsoft Surface Pro 7 with accessories
- Surface Book 3
- Samsung Galaxy Tablets
Presentation and Conferencing
- 75-inch monitor
- Meeting Owl - 360-degree videoconferencing system
- Actiontec ScreenBeam wireless display
- Panasonic Lumix G digital camera
- GoPro Fusion 360 cameras
- Hovercam document camera
- Green screen
- Podcasting studio
Virtual Reality
- VIVE Pro 2 headset and controllers
- MetaQuest 3
Printing
- Prusa i3 3D printers with multihead extruder
- Afinia EinScan SE 3D scanner
- Cricut machine
- Filament Pen
- Finishing Room for Printed 3D Models
Technology Checkout Station (Moved to the fourth floor in LTS)
The Technology Checkout Station has moved to the LTS Desk on the fourth floor of Booth Library. Checkout hours will follow the hours of the library. The station provides laptop computers, webcams and other technology to Â鶹´«Ã½, who may check out needed equipment with their Panther Card for a limited time period. Please see the Technology Checkout web page to learn what equipment is available.
Funding and Support
Renovation of the CSI space was possible thanks to a grant from the Charleston Area Charitable Foundation. The renovation included new flooring, electrical and Internet upgrades, updated lighting and paint.
Some CSI equipment purchased through a grant from the Illinois State Library and from private doners.
Funding for the much of the Technology Checkout Station equipment was provided through the Governor's Emergency Education Relief fund.
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