The purpose of the Tech Sandbox is to create a dynamic learning environment where College of Education students can learn and practice using various instructional technologies and tools and have a clear understanding of how they can be embedded into real-life teaching, learning, assessment, and research. This facility houses technologies that are currently in use or will be used in PreK-12, continuing and higher education, and other educational organizations, allowing our students to meet rigorous accreditation requirements, state standards, and accomplished practices and preparing our graduates for successful professional careers. The Tech Sandbox includes a workshop area and space for you to bring your own device.
Currently, we feature technologies in the following categories:
- 3D printing and design,
- robotics,
- coding applications,
- interactive display boards application,
- virtual reality, and
- Microsoft Studio
To view the most current list of specific devices and applications featured in the Tech Sandbox, please visit our Canvas organization site titled “Technology Resources (College of Education).”
All FSU students and faculty have access but need to self-enroll using the following procedure:
- Click the following link:
https://fsu.instructure.com/enroll/R97ELN
- If not already, log into Canvas.
- On the Canvas enroll page, click Enroll in course
- Click Go to the Course.
We continuously expand and include other technologies and tools as recommended by students and faculty.
The Tech Sandbox is located in STB 3201, on the 3rd floor next to the elevator.
Our hours of operations are:Monday: 9 - 3
Tuesday: 9 - 3
Wednesday: 9 - 3
Thursday: 9 - 3
Friday: By appointment
Sat-Sun: Closed
For additional inquiries, please contact the Tech Sandbox at (850) 644-TECH or email Jordan Smith.
The Tech Sandbox currently offers a variety of educational workshops for the College of Education faculty, staff, and students. Our staff is trained in delivering technical expertise and knowledge regarding educational technology. For inquiries about workshops, please contact the Tech Sandbox at (850) 644-TECH or email email Jordan Smith.
Tech Sandbox staff members are happy to facilitate general tours, workshops, and training sessions for COE faculty, staff, and students. To request tours and workshops, please use our online reservation system to check room availability, book the date and time you prefer, and provide us more details about your needs. Please note: Official tours and workshops should be book at least two weeks prior to when you would like to come in.
To ensure that all users have a safe and productive learning experience while working in the Tech Sandbox, we ask that you please adhere to the following guidelines:
- Treat all equipment with care and respect
- Do not bring food or open containers of drinks into the room
- Report any malfunctioning equipment to a Tech Sandbox member
- Be mindful of other users and when possible, try to limit your use of a piece of equipment to one hour.
- Arrive on time for scheduled tours or workshops.
- Periodically review our Canvas site for updates and supplemental resources.
To support students, faculty, and staff, we maintain a Canvas organization site titled “Technology Resources (College of Education),” where we have curated various technology-related resources, including blogs and sites that both teachers and students may find useful.
All FSU students and faculty have access and but need to self-enroll using the following procedure:
- Click the following link:
https://fsu.instructure.com/enroll/R97ELN
- If not already, log into Canvas
- On the Canvas enroll page, click Enroll in course
- Click Go to the Course.
Jordan Smith
TJ Elkinton
Alec Treacy
