Faculty and students in the Reich College of Education need more than just access to technology—they need support using it effectively. The Media Lab provides both resources and hands-on technical support in online and in-person learning environments to help you create, teach, and learn with confidence.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(Closed during university breaks and holidays)

Phone: 828-262-6090

Resources We Provide

The Media Lab offers a variety of tools, spaces, and expertise to support your digital learning and creative projects:

  • Digital media equipment
  • Classroom technology
  • Mac and PC labs
  • Professional recording studios
  • Creative software
  • Video tutorials
  • Personalized, just-in-time support from trained specialists

Who Can Check Out Equipment

The Checkout Center serves the Reich College of Education community. Students must be currently enrolled in a College of Education course to borrow equipment.

Before You Come By

The Checkout Center is located in the back left of RCOE 142A. This space is also used as a classroom—if a class is in session, you are still welcome to enter quietly.

Before checking out or reserving equipment, please:

  1. Read and sign the User Guide and Policies (Google Doc)
  2. Turn in the final signed page to the Checkout Center.

Reservations to check out equipment should be made 12–24 hours in advance.

If you are looking to reserve classrooms or seminar rooms, please visit appevents.appstate.edu to use the 25Live portal.

Additional resources:

Patrol Portal

Use the Patron Portal to make reservations and track your equipment allocations.

If you believe you should have access but do not, please contact digitallearningresources@appstate.edu.