Tech Lounge
Tech Lounge
Willamette Hall, Room 224
- Monday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 3:30pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 3:30pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
The Tech Lounge provides support with instructional technology and digital literacy
needs, issues, and questions.
We offer assistance with:
- Canvas (e.g., uploading assignments & videos, accessing course content, etc.)
- Google Suite applications (e.g., Google Docs, Drive, Slides, Calendar, etc.)
- Microsoft Suite applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Assistive technology (e.g., ReadSpeaker, YuJa Panorama, accessibility features, etc.)
- Tech Tools (e.g., Goodnotes, transcription, Quizlet, etc.)
- Downloading/attaching/organizing files
- And more!
Our space also includes:
- Laptops you can use in the Tech Lounge (while staff are present).
- Two large TV screens to work on group projects or presentations.
- Several plug-ins around the room and on the tables.
- Plenty of space to work.
Appointments
We offer both in-person and virtual meetings, but you are welcome to drop-in as well!
One of your classes not showing up in Canvas? First time logging into your student account? Having trouble with two-factor authentication? Looking for a wifi hotspot to borrow?
Check out Student Tech Support for specialized technical assistance!
Fall 2026 Events
Week 1 + 3: Tech & Treats Table
Can’t find where to submit your assignment in Canvas? Don’t know how to bookmark website? Unsure how you can utilize your Google Drive? Stop by, grab a treat, and we can help you!
When:
- Week 1: Wednesday and Thursday, September 30th - October 1st, 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Week 3: Tuesday - Thursday, October 13th-15th, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Takena Hall, 1st Floor Lobby
Spring 2026 Events
Week 1 + 3: Tech & Treats Table
Can’t find where to submit your assignment in Canvas? Don’t know how to bookmark website? Unsure how you can utilize your Google Drive? Stop by, grab a treat, and we can help you!
When:
- Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 31 - April 2, 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Week 3: Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 & 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Takena Hall, 1st Floor Lobby
Week 3 + 5: ReadSpeaker Drop-In Sessions
Come by any time throughout this event to ask questions about ReadSpeaker and/or watch a walk-through of how to utilize it for reading, note-taking, and more!
ReadSpeaker is a tool both embedded into Canvas and available as a browser extension that has features such as text-to-speech and PDF annotation (it can even pull what you highlight into another document).
How can you access ReadSpeaker?
When:
- Week 3: Friday, April 17, 11:30am - 1:30pm (add to your calendar)
- Week 5: Tuesday, April 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm (add to your calendar)
Where: Tech Lounge, WH-224
Fall 2025 Events
Week 1: Tech & Treats Table
Can’t find your classes in Canvas? Don’t know how to find your instructor's email address? Unsure how to access your Google Drive? Stop by, grab a treat, and we can help you!
When: Tuesday, September 30 & Thursday, October 2, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Where: Takena Hall, 1st Floor Lobby
Week 2: Canvas 101 Drop-In Session
Come by any time throughout this event to ask questions about Canvas and/or watch a walk-through of how to utilize Canvas, tips and tricks, and learn more about how the Tech Lounge can support you!
When: Tuesday, October, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Where: Tech Lounge, WH-224
Week 5: Fact-Checking 101 Workshop
See a step-by-step process for how you can check the reliability of a source. This includes how to assess the host site of a source, cross-checking sources, and more!
When: Thursday, October 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Where: Tech Lounge, WH-224
Canvas
- Canvas Overview for Students (video - 3:29)
- Navigating Dashboard, Courses, Menu, and more.
- Canvas Student Guide (website)
- Assignments, Course Navigation, Grades, Modules, and more.
Google Suite
- Google Drive Tutorials (website)
- Google Drive & Docs Tutorials (YouTube video playlist)
- Creating & Sharing a Google Doc
Microsoft Suite
- To get Microsoft 365 for free as a student, visit Student Tech Support!
- Word Tutorial (website)
- Excel Tutorial (website)
- PowerPoint Tutorials (website)
Sam White (he/him)
Tech Lounge Volunteer Assistant
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Favorite Part of the Tech Lounge:
My favorite part of the tech lounge is that its a one stop shop for all tech-related
issues.
Specialties/Interests in Student Support:
My specialty is helping people learn how to fix their own problems. In my opinion,
the best outcome of the tech lounge is to create more tech experts who can, in turn,
help others.
One Thing Students Should Know:
There is no problem too small or large to ask for help. We are here to help you --
help us do our job!
Mr. T (he/him)
Tech Lounge Assistant & LBCC Alum
Mondays and Wednesdays
Favorite Part of the Tech Lounge:
The opportunity to learn how someone else does the same thing differently than I do.
Specialties/Interests in Student Support:
I specialize in finding efficient, time-saving solutions as well as keyboard shortcuts.
One Thing Students Should Know:
This a great place for quick answers that get you back on track with your schoolwork!
Savannah (Savvy) West (she/they)
Tech Lounge Work-Study Assistant & Legislative Affairs, Student Leadership Council
Mondays and Wednesdays
Favorite Part of the Tech Lounge:
I love everything about the Tech Lounge. Who can say anything bad about a comfortable
space where you can study and ask all manner of technical questions when they arise!
This is also a really comfortable space to host events and study groups. The layout, varied seating, projectors and access to outlets makes it a perfect student space.
Specialties/Interests in Student Support:
I love helping demystify any form of technology for people and to make them more confident
when they encounter new tech. Once the anxiety and fog clears, tech tools can really
help organize, and simplify our lives and being able to make that connection brings
me so much happiness.
One Thing Students Should Know:
It exists, it is amazing, and you should study here!
It is a generally chill space and even if you don't need immediate help - you are steps away from tutoring, academic coaching, and tech help if the need arises.
James Smith (he/him)
Tech Lounge Work-Study Assistant
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Favorite Part of the Tech Lounge:
I really enjoy the Tech Lounge's wide reaching accessibility. There are many different
ways to receive assistance and that's where the most understanding help can come from.
Specialties/Interests in Student Support:
As a student having been using canvas for up to 3 three years now I have a pretty
good idea of how to maneuver it! I am best with at facing problems with optimism and
openness. Any knowledge level of tech is a great place to start and learn and I'm
happy to start where you are and move up!
One Thing Students Should Know:
The Tech Lounge is a space to learn and widen an understanding for things that might
be a little intimidating. A space for getting a better grasp for something that is
becoming an increasingly integral part of our lives (and schoolwork)!
Here's what we've helped with so far!
Assistive Technology / Accessibility:
- ReadSpeaker
- Tutorial/Walkthrough
- Troubleshooting
- Font/Text Size & Color Adjustments
- Digital Recorders
- LiveScribe Pens
- Speech-to-Text
- Windows Voice Recognition
- Dragon Naturally Speaker
- Google Voice Typing
- Text-to-Speech/Screenreaders
- Transcription
- YuJa Panorama Features
Canvas:
- Kaltura
- How to Upload/Submit Documents
- How to Record & Upload a Video
- Embedded Textbook Access
- Finding Notes/Content from Instructor
- How to Find Due Dates
- Where to Find Classes
- How Canvas is Organized
- Submission Sharing/Viewing Options
- Error 404
- Embedded Software Access
Computer Fundamentals:
- Bookmarks
- Email Attachments
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Managing Disk Space & Moving Files
- Editing Pdf & Electronic Signatures
- Document Editing & File Management
- Password Saving
- Screensharing/Screencasting
- Browser Extensions
Google Suite:
- Google Drive/Chrome
- Organizing Files
- How to rename & pin documents
- Adding images from email into folders
- How to Record/Upload Videos
- Help with Google Chrome Browser
- Converting a Word Doc to a Google Doc
- Organizing Files
- Google Docs
- How To...
- Add name & page numbers to header
- Convert a doc into another file type
- Add images, tables, and drawings
- Make lists & display word count
- Document Sharing & Locating
- Overall Walk-Through
- How To...
- Gmail
- Labels/Folders
- Email Templates
- Attachments
- Schedule Send
- Google Sheets
- Google Sites
- Google Slides
Microsoft Suite:
- Locating Documents in Word
- How to Download a PowerPoint
- Excel Spreadsheets
iOS/macOS:
- Enabling Text Reader on iPhone
- Adaptive Reading Speech
- Blocked MacBook Updates
- iPhone Pdfs to MacBook Email
- iPhone Updates & Sync
- Scanning Paper into Pdfs & Transferring to MacBook
Tech Tools:
- Goodnotes
Other/Miscellaneous:
- MyLB/SSO/2-Factor Authentication
- Zoom
- Adobe Cloud Suite
- ClipChamp
- Quickbooks
- Questions about Blogger
- Setting up Remote Support
- General Troubleshooting
- ex. Why a Laptop Wouldn't Turn On
- Adjusting Screen Resolution for Readability