EdTech Projects
In additional to our routine service and support for Educational Technology, we have some larger projects in the pipeline that may be of interest to our campus community. Read about the details below, and be sure to check back frequently, as we will continually update this page with our new projects!
Drone Mapping Proof of Concept Project (Photogrammetry) - 2018-19
IT student employee Keegan Millbern (’18) has worked with Educational Technology staff on developing accurate 3D models of buildings on campus. These could have a variety of applications including Virtual Campus Tours and Facilities Diagrams. The process for creating these models involves capturing the buildings with several hundreds of photographs and using the software Agisoft Photoscan in a photo-string-like process to generate the geometry of the building. The photos are captured using both ground photography from basic DSLR cameras and Drone Photography. The workflow process itself has a lot nuances and intricacies that make the process difficult, but overall quite rewarding.
Flipping Instruction with LightBoard Videos (Fall 2018)
A Teacher Education student recorded several lectures during Fall 2018 to use in flipping classroom instruction after learning about our LightBoard and recording studio at a Demo Event in March 2018.
3D Printed Coding Blocks (Summer 2018)
Educational Technology worked with the Rogers Research team to use 3D technology to design and print custom coding blocks to use as part of their Teach Kids Coding Concepts project.
Immersive 360 Digital Storytelling (Spring 2018)
Virtual Reality Live Demos (Fall 2017 - ongoing)
Laser Engraver Build Project (Summer 2017)
Educational Technology worked with a student worker to explore the potential of laser engraving at Lewis & Clark though a DIY laser engraver project to execute in-house. The project budget was $500 and the goals included:
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to building a functional laser engraver that could be used without an expensive ventilation system
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save money
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build professional staff and student employee skills in design, 3D printing, robotics, and electronics
We ended up with a functional prototype which was demonstrated at the 2017 Faculty Technology Showcase. We were very pleased with the significant technical skills and expertise developed by the team.
Information Technology is located in Watzek Library on the Undergraduate Campus.
MSC: 97
email ITservice@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7225
fax 503-768-7228
Chief Information Officer Adam Buchwald
Information Technology
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road MSC 97
Portland OR 97219