Education Technology Services (previously called Educational Technology Lab, ETL) provides comprehensive technology services and support to the UIC College of Education. We support faculty, staff, departments, and students by managing the College's computing infrastructure, classroom technology, administrative systems, networking, information security, and instructional technologies. Our goal is to deliver reliable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that support teaching, learning, research, and administrative operations.
In addition to day-to-day IT support, Education Technology Services provides technology consultation, equipment recommendations, virtual computing resources, server and database administration, printing and multimedia services, temporary equipment loans, and secure electronics disposal.
The Education Technology Services STEM Summer Camp is an educational outreach program hosted by the UIC College of Education that introduces students to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. The program encourages curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving by allowing students to explore emerging technologies and scientific concepts in a collaborative learning environment.
Camp participants work with a variety of technologies, including robotics, drones, 3D printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, LEGO Robotics, Ozobot, telepresence robots, and other educational technologies. Students also participate in activities related to computer programming, engineering, physics, chemistry, environmental science, animation, multimedia production, web development, simulations, and other STEM disciplines.