Brief description of lab.

1. Digital Convergence Lab
at Northern Illinois University
Presentation by: Aline Click, Drew Vandecreek, Mike Taylor,
Eric Russell Ros Adulseranee, Jason Underwood,
and Scott Fleming

2. Digital Convergence Lab
Interdisciplinary Partnership
• University Libraries
• Division of Outreach, Engagement, and Information
Technology Services
The Digital Convergence Lab brings
exciting new opportunities to
students, faculty, staff, and members of
the community. We are dedicated to
exploration and innovation of converging
technologies. Within a supportive
environment, students can experiment
with technology to discover solutions to
real world issues.

3. Primary Goals
• Community Outreach
• Experiential Learning
• Shared Research and Development

4. DCL Staff Background
 Educational Technology
 Media Specialists
 2D and 3D Artist
 Software Engineers
 Faculty Coaches/Fellowships
 Graduate Assistants
 Undergrad student workers

5. Community Outreach
Attract members from the surrounding community to the
Digital Convergence Lab and the NIU campus by hosting
community workshops, and special interest camps.

6. Video Games Camp
Provide an environment that
engages middle and high
school kids of all backgrounds
and skill levels to the
concepts and practice of
media design and
development, fundamental
concepts of logic and
programming, and provide an
outlet for creativity.

7. Games

8. Experiential Learning Projects
Create a media and technology-focused experiential learning
program that expands opportunities for NIU students to
participate in multi-disciplinary team that involves
exploration and use of digital technologies to design and
develop real projects with real clients.
Client: Barbara Peters

9. Experiential Learning Project
Clients:

10. Students Needed!
Teen Read - Student team will build a 3D
game-simulation based on the book Ashfall
by Mike Mullin for a virtual book club aimed
at high school students.
Environmental Safety - We need a student
team to help build interactive learning
modules based on safety in the science lab.
These modules need to be interactive and
fun.
Student Services Mobile App - This student
team will develop a mobile app to help NIU
students find answers about NIU.

11. Shared Research and Development
The Digital Convergence Lab
will research and produce
innovative applications and
products, using new
media, converging
technologies, and through
collaboration with
faculty, staff, and students.