Student Mega Lab

The Mega Lab provides all San Antonio College students with the latest technology and resources to complete class assignments and projects. Students can also sign up for in-person and online technology training workshops in basic to advanced technical skills. Lab assistants can provide support with general computer uses such as applications, software, and printing. 


 

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Services and Resources Available 

  • Open Access Computer Lab
  • PC and MAC Workstations
  • Printing, Scanning, and E-Fax Services
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Technology Workshops (calendar)
  • Multimedia Software
  • Microsoft 365 Assistance
  • Bring Your Own Device Stations
  • ACES/Canvas Support
  • 3D Print Studio 
  • One Button Studio

Hardware and Software Labs

Additionally, we offer faculty-specialized training workshops designed to integrate technology into your classroom assignments, equipping you to teach your students effectively. These workshops cover commonly used software and hardware at San Antonio College.

  • Software:

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Office Suite 2016
      (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and more)
    • iWork
      (Pages, Keynote, Numbers)
    • Adobe products
    • Accessibility software
      (Zoomtext, Kurzweil, Dragon Speak)
    • GoPrint

    Hardware 

    57 - Virtual Thin Clients
    34 - Windows PC
    20 - MAC Workstations
    3 - iPads
    4 - Overhead Projector
    1 - Smart Projector
    3 - Teaching Workstations
    2 - High Speed B/W HP printers 
    1 - Color DELL laser printer
    3- Scanners

    Please note: The above items do not reflect a complete listing of all available software. Some computers may have special discipline specific software.  Software applications are updated as new versions become available. Please contact Mega Lab staff for additional information.
  • Classroom Labs

    There are several computer classroom labs available for Academic Department Instructional Use on the 5th floor of the Moody Learning Center (MLC). If you are interested in reserving a computer lab for a class, please complete the Computer Lab Reservation Form.

    Academic departments wishing to reserve an instructional lab for use at times other than regularly scheduled classes can contact the Mega Lab at sac-megalab@alamo.edu or call 210-486-0160.

    Classroom Labs Available:

    1 Classroom of the Future
    1 PC Lab
    1 Mac Lab

 

Mega Lab Staff

Michele Tippit

Lab Coordinator

210-486-0160

MLC 502

Robert Stclair

Computer Lab Asst.

210-486-0160

MLC 502

Jathan Francis

Academic Lab Tech

210-486-0777

MLC 502

Mega Lab Virtual Tour

Microsoft 365 Education & Adobe Creative Cloud Licensing

Students and teachers are eligible for a free copy of Microsoft 365 Education, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and now Microsoft Teams, plus additional classroom tools. Sign up and download your free copy at: products.office.com/en-us/student/office-in-education 

The Alamo Colleges District academic software purchase site (http://alamo.onthehub.com) provides deep discounts on other popular software titles like Adobe Creative Cloud.

Mega Lab Policy
  • All Alamo Colleges District students are authorized to use the lab. Students using the computer lab will be required to sign in and out at the entry desk kiosk before using the lab.
  • No reservation is needed. Students will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • San Antonio College Faculty and Staff can reserve a computer lab for San Antonio College-related functions. Please contact the lab for schedule availability.
  • Download a pdf of the full Mega Lab User Guide.
Zoom Assistance

Need virtual assistance?
 Call 210.486.0160 or visit the Mega Lab Zoom room and
a Mega Lab representative can assist you.

Monday - Thursday
9:00 am. - 4:00 pm

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