|
Collaborative Workspaces & Tools
The Academic Computing Installations & Spaces Team (ACIS) manages the technology within the 3 collaborative workspaces. For a description of each space, follow the links below:
For help using the facilities please read our collaboration tools faq or ask for help.
» Why Did we install these new collaborative facilities and technologies?
In several formal and informal surveys taken over the past year, students have consistently expressed a need for computing spaces where they can work together, in addition to spaces where they can work individually. Cooperation and teamwork are an essential part of many MIT classes. Since the traditional Athena cluster model does not readily adapt to collaborative work, students have developed their own ad hoc solutions, not all of which harmonize with the Athena Rules of Use.
There are also new changes in the student computing landscape that need to be considered and reflected in student work spaces. Incoming freshmen are now advised that they should consider making a laptop their primary computing device. MIT continues to expand its wireless network, which is one important piece of supporting laptops, but more can be done to create a computing space that is truly laptop-friendly and more nearly matches student expectations of how laptops will be accommodated (e.g., power outlets, network drops, tabletop space).
Based on the information gathered in the student surveys and interviews, features of the new spaces will include:
- Wireless access
- Large wall mounted LCD display monitors
- White board/Projection systems with electronic capturing devices
- Modular and soft furniture
last updated: 08.09.05
