Tech Lounge
Tech Lounge
Willamette Hall, Room 224
- Monday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 3:30pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 3:30pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
The Tech Lounge provides support with instructional technology and digital literacy
needs, issues, and questions.
We offer assistance with:
- Canvas (e.g., uploading assignments & videos, accessing course content, etc.)
- Google Suite applications (e.g., Google Docs, Drive, Slides, Calendar, etc.)
- Microsoft Suite applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Assistive technology (e.g., text-to-speech, YuJa Panorama, accessibility features, etc.)
- Downloading/attaching/organizing files
- And more!
Our space also includes:
- Laptops you can use in the Tech Lounge (while staff are present).
- Two large TV screens to work on group projects or presentations.
- Several plug-ins around the room and on the tables.
- Plenty of space to work.
Appointments
We offer both in-person and virtual meetings, but you are welcome to drop-in as well!
One of your classes not showing up in Canvas? First time logging into your student account? Having trouble with two-factor authentication? Looking for a wifi hotspot to borrow?
Check out Student Tech Support for specialized technical assistance!
Fall 2026 Events
Week 1 + 3: Tech & Treats Table
Can鈥檛 where to submit your assignment in Canvas? Don鈥檛 know how to bookmark website? Unsure how you can utilize your Google Drive? Stop by, grab a treat, and we can help you!
When:
- Week 1: Wednesday and Thursday, September 30th - October 1st, 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Week 3: Tuesday - Thursday, October 13th-15th, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Takena Hall, 1st Floor Lobby
Spring 2026 Events
Week 1 + 3: Tech & Treats Table
Can鈥檛 where to submit your assignment in Canvas? Don鈥檛 know how to bookmark website? Unsure how you can utilize your Google Drive? Stop by, grab a treat, and we can help you!
When:
- Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 31 - April 2, 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Week 3: Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 & 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Takena Hall, 1st Floor Lobby
Week 3 + 5: ReadSpeaker Drop-In Sessions
Come by any time throughout this event to ask questions about ReadSpeaker and/or watch a walk-through of how to utilize it for reading, note-taking, and more!
ReadSpeaker is a tool both embedded into Canvas and available as a browser extension that has features such as text-to-speech and PDF annotation (it can even pull what you highlight into another document).
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When:
- Week 3: Friday, April 17, 11:30am - 1:30pm ()
- Week 5: Tuesday, April 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm ()
Where: Tech Lounge, WH-224
Fall 2025 Events
Week 1: Tech & Treats Table
Can鈥檛 find your classes in Canvas? Don鈥檛 know how to find your instructor's email address? Unsure how to access your Google Drive? Stop by, grab a treat, and we can help you!
When: Tuesday, September 30 & Thursday, October 2, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Where: Takena Hall, 1st Floor Lobby
Week 2: Canvas 101 Drop-In Session
Come by any time throughout this event to ask questions about Canvas and/or watch a walk-through of how to utilize Canvas, tips and tricks, and learn more about how the Tech Lounge can support you!
When: Tuesday, October, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Where: Tech Lounge, WH-224
Week 5: Fact-Checking 101 Workshop
See a step-by-step process for how you can check the reliability of a source. This includes how to assess the host site of a source, cross-checking sources, and more!
When: Thursday, October 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Where: Tech Lounge, WH-224
Canvas
- (video - 3:29)
- Navigating Dashboard, Courses, Menu, and more.
- (website)
- Assignments, Course Navigation, Grades, Modules, and more.
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(pdf)
Google Suite
- (website)
- (YouTube video playlist)
Microsoft Suite
- (video)
- (website)
- (website)
- (website)
Sam White (he/him)
Tech Lounge Volunteer Assistant
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Favorite Part of the Tech Lounge:
My favorite part of the tech lounge is that its a one stop shop for all tech-related
issues.
Specialties/Interests in Student Support:
My specialty is helping people learn how to fix their own problems. In my opinion,
the best outcome of the tech lounge is to create more tech experts who can, in turn,
help others.
One Thing Students Should Know:
There is no problem too small or large to ask for help. We are here to help you --
help us do our job!
Mr. T (he/him)
Tech Lounge Assistant & 91重口 Alum
Mondays and Wednesdays
Favorite Part of the Tech Lounge:
The opportunity to learn how someone else does the same thing differently than I do.
Specialties/Interests in Student Support:
I specialize in finding efficient, time-saving solutions as well as keyboard shortcuts.
One Thing Students Should Know:
This a great place for quick answers that get you back on track with your schoolwork!
Here's what we've helped with so far!
Canvas:
- How to Upload/Submit Documents
- How to Record & Upload a Video
- Embedded Textbook Access
- Finding Notes/Content from Instructor
- How to Find Due Dates
- Where to Find Classes
- How Canvas is Organized
Computer Fundamentals:
- Bookmarks
- Email Attachments
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Managing Disk Space & Moving Files
- Editing Pdf & Electronic Signatures
Google Suite:
- Google Drive/Chrome
- Organizing Files
- How to rename & pin documents
- Adding images from email into folders
- How to Record/Upload Videos
- Help with Google Chrome Browser
- Converting a Word Doc to a Google Doc
- Organizing Files
- Google Docs
- How To...
- Add name & page numbers to header
- Convert a doc into another file type
- Add images, tables, and drawings
- Make lists & display word count
- Document Sharing & Locating
- Overall Walk-Through
- How To...
Microsoft Suite:
- Locating Documents in Word
- How to Download a PowerPoint
iOS/macOS:
- Enabling Text Reader on iPhone
- Adaptive Reading Speech
- Blocked MacBook Updates
- iPhone Pdfs to MacBook Email
- iPhone Updates & Sync
- Scanning Paper into Pdfs & Transferring to MacBook
Other/Miscellaneous:
- Questions about Blogger
- Setting up Remote Support
- Troubleshooting Why a Laptop Wouldn't Turn On
- Adjusting Screen Resolution for Readability