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IT Help Booking Calendar

We are pleased to introduce the IT help booking calendar, a new system designed to streamline the process of requesting technical assistance. Whether you need help with software, hardware, or any other tech-related issue, you can now book an appointment with our IT team online. Visit https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/JRCOEIT1@ou.edu/bookings/ to schedule your session today!

News and Contact Information

Apple Teacher Certifications for Students

We are thrilled to facilitate Apple Teacher certifications for JRCOE students! This program provides valuable skills in using Apple products for educational purposes, enhancing both teaching and learning experiences. Students can enroll in various certification courses and gain credentials that will benefit them throughout their academic and professional careers. Visit education.apple.com to get started with your personal Apple ID.  Students who complete the program will be featured in JRCOE IT promotions around the building.

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IT Department Staff

Jeanine Rainbolt College of Education

820 Van Vleet Oval

Norman, OK 73019    

 

IT Department

Collings Hall 238

Email: Jrcoe_it@ou.edu

 

Sandra O'Brien Collaborative Learning Hub

Collings Hall 244

Anna Moore.
Anna Moore

Technology Strategist

 

MLIS

Phone: (405) 889-2103

Email: Laemoore@ou.edu

ECH 238

 

John McGaha.
John McGaha

Technology Support Analyst

 

Email: Mcgaha@ou.edu

ECH 238

Classroom and Learning Technology

Provided Computers

Standard Windows and Apple laptops provided by the University of Oklahoma.

 

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Tech Request Form

Request new technology pacakges for JR COE faculty and staff.

 

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Apple Support

View resources made by Apple Support to help you navigate your device.

 

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Tech Bootcamp

A quick course designed to introduce you to technology services on your campus.

 

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Classroom Updates Summer 2024

Over the summer six classrooms at JRCOE that are slated for centralization were updated with new paint, carpet, and technology. The classrooms are 140, 223, 229, 250, 265, 275.

There are three big differences between these updated classrooms and the existing JRCOE classrooms.

  1. They do not have an in-room hard drive/computer so anyone wanting to present in these rooms will need to bring a laptop and plug in via HDMI cables. If you need a presentation computer, please reserve and check one out from the lab - Collab Lab Checkout System.
  2. These rooms no longer have an AppleTV installed. We are working with OU Learning Spaces to get AppleTVs in those rooms. If you must have an AppleTV for class, please reach out to JRCOE_IT@ou.edu and we will find a way to provide that for you.
  3. These rooms must always be unlocked when the building is open unless there is a safety issue. The previous locks are still on those rooms but will be changed out shortly. Until those locks are changed you do not need a code to get in and should only use your code if you want to lock the door temporarily from the outside; some rooms can lock from the inside but others you do have to use that exterior keypad with your code.

To improve the ease of presenting in classrooms, we have equipped each room with state-of-the-art slide presenters and A/V adapters. These devices will help both teachers and students deliver their presentations seamlessly, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for all.

Tips for using centralized classrooms

  • To plug in your laptop, you can pick from three types of ports - Mini Display Port, HDMI, and usb-c.
  • You can prepare your shared screen then select Blank Screen so that it is hidden until you are ready to reveal. 
  • The sound in these rooms is excellent so be sure and select Crestron as the speakers on your laptop.
  • In rooms with multiple displays, you can display a different source on each screen. 
  • Each room is equipped with a doc cam.
  • In rooms with a camera - to use the camera plug the HDMI cable into your laptop and pick the Black Magic camera in the app. You can select either instructor or student camera and you can move the camera view on the Crestron panel under cams. 
  • Please shut down the technology when you are finished – if you don’t, it may not come back on for the next user without a full power off.  

Available Educational Technology Tools

We are excited to offer a variety of ed tech toys that can be used by classes, students, staff or faculty. These tools are designed to make learning fun and interactive and are available for checkout and can be reserved online. Visit https://ou-jrcoe-it.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse for more details and to reserve your favorite education tech toy today!

  • Weather Station: Explore meteorology with our interactive weather station.
  • Sphero Bolt Coding Robot Ball (8+): Learn coding with this engaging robot ball.
  • Snap Circuits Electronic Project Kit: Discover electronics with hands-on projects.
  • OSMO Coding Kit (ages 5-10): Introduce young learners to coding in a fun way.
  • OSMO Genius Learning Activities Kit (Math, Spelling ages 6-10): Enhance learning with interactive activities.
  • Makeblock Coding for Ages 3-5: Engage young children with coding basics.
  • Legos: Foster creativity and problem-solving with classic Legos.
  • Unit Blocks: Develop fine motor skills and creativity with unit blocks.
  • Breakout.edu Escape Room in a Box: Challenge your problem-solving skills with this escape room kit.
  • Shrinky Dinks - sheets of plastic that you can draw or print designs on, then cut out and bake in the oven where they shrink to about a third of their original size and become thicker, creating durable, miniature versions of your design.

iPads for JRCOE Upperclassmen

Every upperclassman student at JRCOE is eligible to receive a free iPad that will be theirs to keep upon graduation.  This year the iPad program has been upgraded with JAMF management, ensuring that all apps are securely and efficiently managed. This system allows for streamlined app distribution, updates, and maintenance, providing a hassle-free experience for both students and teachers. Eligible students will receive an invitation to the upperclassman orientation September 13 with more information about iPad deployment.

Why iPads?

  • powerful hardware features (touch interface, Wi-Fi, a camera, and a high-resolution screen).
  • 500,000 native iPad apps available in the App Store that allow the iPad to do everything from note taking to textbook reading to productivity and creation.
  • since students keep the iPad upon graduation, they have a familiar and effective tool in hand to take into their teaching career.
  • K20 Center at OU reports that Oklahoma schools have purchased more than 8000 ipads for classrooms and Apple reports there are seven million iPads in U.S. schools for students and teachers, so familiarity with this common tool is an advantage for all JRCOE students.
  • Accessibility features that give every learner every opportunity.

JRCOE IT will be partnering with Apple and K20 center for trainings for students and faculty on using the iPads in the classroom and beyond.  Please email jrcoe_it@ou.edu if you have any questions or apps you would like added to the iPads.

2024 Tech Bootcamp

This is a quick, simple and painless (we promise!) Canvas course designed to introduce you to technology services on your campus. You will learn how to connect to the internet, set up your accounts and so much more.  Follow this link and click Join This Course. https://canvas.ou.edu/courses/400526

New Loaner Device Checkout/Reservation System

Need a device for a project or class? Our new loaner device checkout and reservation system makes it easier than ever to borrow laptops, tablets, and other tech gadgets. Simply reserve the device you need online, pick it up from the designated location, and return it when you're done. Visit https://ou-jrcoe-it.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse to learn more and make a reservation.

Incoming Student Technology Recommendations

Purchasing a laptop or other computer for your incoming Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education student is not necessary as there are computers for loan in various areas on campus, including JRCOE.   If you have a hardship in purchasing a device and would like assistance please reach out to JRCOE Student Support Advocate :  dbjackson@ou.edu

Once your student is a sophomore at JRCOE they will receive an iPad from the College of Education that will be theirs upon graduation. 

However, if you are purchasing a device for your student to attend OU and need to determine what device to purchase - start with what Operating System your student is accustomed to.  Whatever type of laptop they used in high school (Windows or Mac) or something in the same OS family (iPhone/iPad in the Apple family) is essential so that your student isn’t learning a new OS in addition to all the other things they will learn as a college student.  

If your student used a Chromebook previously then either OS will be fine.  Chromebooks in general aren’t recommended as they don’t have the processing speed or ease of software installation as laptops. 


Both Dell and Apple have educational pricing available for students and their families, that have standard packages at lower prices: 

Dell Educational Laptops

Apple Educational Laptops

o   OU IT software catalog: The University offers a wide range of free and for-purchase software for work and school use. Includes both operating systems and desktop applications.

o   Purchasing software or platform?  Be sure and check to see if it meets OU Cybersecurity information compliance requirements

Recommended Specifications
  • Memory – min of 8 GB of ram
  • Hard drive – 236 GB is usually fine as most content will be stored in the cloud
  • Lighter weight is helpful for backpacks, and a larger screen size that may be helpful for comfort weighs more
  • Should have a built in webcam, wireless and blue tooth capability
  • Processor the industry standard is Intel for PCs or M2 or M3 for Apple and those keep the computer functioning as expected  

JRCOE and OU IT Device Policies and Recommendations

JRCOE IT Standard Device Recommendation

Standard laptop with monitor, keyboard, mouse and dock as the “one device”. This allows for the for the user‘s “one device” to work off campus and keeps all content on one device rather than multiple. With the addition of the peripherals the computer/user interaction is nearly identical to using a desktop.

Please consult Laptop Standards List for the standard laptop options.    

o   Staff/Instructors are recommended tier 1 devices (admin/office)

o   Professors are recommended tier 2 devices (mid-level)

o   Admin are recommended tier 2 (Mac) or tier 3 (Windows) devices (high end)


All new faculty to the JRCOE will get a computer provided by the college and then will have a budget of $2000 to purchase preferred peripherals (monitor, mouse, keyboard, docking station) and/or tablets. This peripherals budget is expected to be used by the end of two years. 

If you are replacing the device at end of life cycle and already have a monitor, docking station, keyboard mouse etc those would only be replaced if they're no longer compatible.

OU Technology Policy

All items in the technology package must adhere to the standards and policies of the University of Oklahoma.

This policy allows University funds to be used to purchase one (1) desktop computer or one (1) laptop with docking station and external monitor, as necessary, per employee. Users will be eligible to replace this computer at the end of the lifecycle documented on the Computer Standards List or if the computer malfunctions and cannot be repaired or replaced through a warranty claim. Additional standard computers may be purchased for a single employee using externally derived research funds. Requests to use internally derived research funds to purchase additional computers for a single employee must follow Non-Standard Computer Equipment and Inventory process below, as these funds often share accounts with other funding sources. 

Users or Departments requesting computer equipment that deviates from this policy must complete the Non-Standard Computer Equipment and Inventory form providing at a minimum: mission-specific (academic, research, administration, etc.) justification, provision of the requested computer equipment, and available price.  

  • OU IT will automatically approve requests using externally derived research funds.  
  • Requests using internally derived research funds will be approved once the funding source can be confirmed, as these funds often share accounts with other funding sources.  
  • All Non-Standard Computer Exceptions requested using University funds require approval by designated authorities defined for each campus process.  

This process enables OU IT to maintain a asset inventory for risk mitigation, security, support, and compliance purposes and also facilitates future planning of standard offerings. 

*The Computer Standardization Policy does not govern the purchase of tablets (meaning those personal computing devices that use a mobile OS like iPads). As long as your department approves the budget to purchase a tablet in addition to your “one device” machine, there are no barriers to purchasing a tablet in addition to your computer.

·       Single user computers can be replaced every 3 to 4 years based on the OU Technology Standard replacement lifecycle, as long as they adhere to the "one device" policy 

·       Shared department computers, peripheral or tablet replacements are purchased by JRCOE IT using the department/grant CFS 

·       Secondary devices can only be replaced with a new device under the Non-Standard policy above  

Departments may choose to extend the life of a computer past these recommended limits or down-cycle devices to use as a secondary computer for the original employee or for research laboratories, field applications, student employee equipment, etc. until the technology can no longer meet support, cybersecurity, or policy requirements, at which time the computer will be returned to OU IT for disposal. The department and computer user are accountable for ensuring that down-cycled systems are sanitized to comply with all University policies and to protect data and systems from unauthorized access.

Sandra L. O’Brien Collaborative Learning Hub

Collings Hall 244

Collaborative Art in the JRCOE Collab Lab

Come by and help us with the current Demco StickTogether project.  Can you guess what we are making?  StickTogether is “‘Paint by numbers’ but with pixel stickers - this communal, analog activity instantly engages all ages and abilities. The image starts as a mystery – just a blank canvas – and builds as everyone ‘sticks together.’”

Updated Amenities

The Collab Lab has received a makeover with a range of updated amenities designed to support collaborative work and creativity. New features include:

  • Screen Sharing: Easily share your screen with others for group discussions and presentations.
  • Group Work: Dedicated spaces for group projects and teamwork.
  • Cricut: Create custom designs with our Cricut cutting machine.
  • Laminator: Protect your documents and projects with our new laminator.
  • Standing Desks: Ergonomic standing desks for a healthier work environment.
  • Green Screen: Perfect for video projects and creative media.
  • 3D Printing: Bring your ideas to life with our 3D printers.

Feel free to request any of these educational IT items at any time.

Checkout IT items

  • Podcasting: Record and edit podcasts in our fully equipped studio.
  • Technology Loans: Borrow the latest tech gadgets for your projects.
  • WEPA Printing: Convenient printing services with WEPA stations.
  • Laptop Stations: Work efficiently with our new laptop stations.
  • Powered Tables: Keep your devices charged with our powered tables.
  • Apple TVs : all collaborative pods now have AppleTVs installed