Labs & Classrooms

The Center for Educational Technology (CET) is a suite of spaces specifically designed to cultivate exploratory and collaborative learning through technology. It houses a number of exciting environments and resources, such as an extensive Makerspace, FabLab, Production Studio 275, VR Room, and more. The CET is directly supported and managed by the Academic Technology Services teams in partnership with librarian staff.

Location

26 Hopkins Hall Drive

The CET takes up the south side of the second floor of Sawyer library. Click the image below to see the locations of specific environments and resources.

PLEASE NOTE: List of Classrooms transitioning to laptop only

Lab Information

• Information about using lab computers
• Software available in labs
• Lab computer help tickets

Williams has computer labs in several buildings on campus. During the term, these are typically available whenever the building is open.  Most computers require a Williams College username and password to use.  Certain specialty labs are limited to students enrolled in particular courses.

Computer Labs

(During the term, labs in Jesup can be accessed 24/7 using the ID card reader on the front door of Jesup.)

Sawyer CET – Several Spaces – 20+ Mac, 2 Windows

Sawyer Research Commons – 13 Mac, 9 Windows, 5 Public Kiosks

Schow Science Library – Atrium – 6 Mac, 4 Windows, 3 Public Kiosks

Specialty Labs

Specialty labs have additional software & hardware to support specific academic topics.

Bernhard Music Center – Room 044* – 8 Mac – Music Students Only

Hollander Hall – Room 147 – 16 Mac –  Language Students Priority

Spencer Art Studio – Room 116* – 5 Mac – Photography Students Only

*: access restricted to specific users.

Computer Classrooms

These classrooms are often scheduled for classes or other course-related events.  When there isn’t a scheduled class session, they are available for general use. In addition to the computers listed, they also have a lectern computer system and a full set of classroom presentation equipment.

Jesup Hall – Room 205 – 22 Windows (GIS Lab)

Jesup Hall – Room 207 – 12 Windows (GIS Lab)

’62 Center for Theater and Dance – Room 181 – 6 Macs

Sawyer CET Instruction – Room 269 – 20 Macs – (contact Academic Technology to reserve)

Spencer Art Studio – Room 216 – 16 Macs

Wachenheim Science Center – Room B14 –  18 Windows

Wachenheim Science Center – Room B16 – 30 Macs

Collaboration Stations

Collaboration Stations are available for use. These spaces provide a large screen with multiple video inputs.

Sawyer Library – CET Project Rooms

South Science Building – All floors

Thompson Chemistry – 2nd Floor – Bridge to Morley

Thompson Biology – 3rd Floor

PLEASE NOTE: List of Classrooms transitioning to laptop only

For assistance with classroom equipment email: [email protected]
or call Media Services at x2112, or from an off campus phone 1-413-597-2112.

(HAVING PROBLEMS with jittery audio or video on a mac laptop?
A quick  restart will solve this 80% of the time.)

Electronic Classrooms

HD rooms without resident computers,  have HDMI/USB-C connections available.

Classroom list: pictures & equipment details for teaching spaces.

All classrooms can be scheduled using the campus room scheduler.

High Definition Classrooms

Most current devices such as laptops, tablets and cell phones that have HDMI/USB-C outputs can connect directly to these systems.  In addition, many of these rooms include a built in Mac and a Dell computer ready for presentation.

Simple on/off buttons for the projector and clearly labeled input selection choices make operating the system straightforward.

All dual projection rooms and an increasing number of single projection rooms are now operated through a simple touch screen interface.

For information or training on how to best operate these control surfaces please contact:
Media Services at: [email protected]
Or call extension 2112 or from off campus, 413-597-2112.