What is the Collaboratory?

The Collaboratory, located in Burk Hall 229, is an innovative, computer mediated classroom equipped with technology that enhances the learning environment.

Outfitted with 20 Apple MacBook laptops and an instructor iMac, configured around a specially designed conference table, the Collaboratory provides the most modern classroom environment on campus for students and teachers to experience real-time collaborative learning with a variety of technology tools. 

Available software:

Firefox
Safari
Office 2008
Skype


 

Can the Collaboratory be used for meetings?

Yes, you can reserve the Collaboratory for meetings and conferences.

Reservations & Availability:

  • To check if the room is available:
  • Go to: http://power.sfsu.edu/
    • SFSU is using a new calendar and reservation database.
    • Click LOGIN (Create a new user account if you don't have one.)
  • Now click on "view events calendar"
  • Select month, year, show rooms is BH 229, organizer is ALL ORGANIZERS then click apply settings.
  • Click on the date to see what times are available.
  • If the room is available, click "create an event" fill out the form.
  • Only three Collaboratory sessions are permitted for each course.
  • Click SUBMIT THIS REQUEST.
  • You will be contacted within 3 days with approval or denial of reservations.
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