Research Infrastructure
Knowledge Innovation and Technology Lab (KITL)
Located on the 3rd floor of the OISE building, this state-of-the-art collaborative research environment offers seamlessly integrated audio, lighting, projection and workspace options, allowing users to explore new combinations of interactive technologies to meet their research goals.
OISE has established a network of labs to support breakthrough research in technology-based knowledge building and education. Most recently a CFI/OIF-funded initiative has allowed us to develop our Knowledge Innovation and Technology Lab (KITL), a facility that is unique at the University of Toronto and indeed in the broader higher education community.
The new KITL features an array of the latest collaborative tools for multipoint communication ranging from Access Grid and Marratech Work Environment, to ePresence and Polycom’s new Thunder system. The lab environment offers seamlessly integrated audio, lighting, projection and workspace options, allowing users to explore new combinations of interactive technologies to meet their research goals. Colleagues in remote locations may contribute to digitized flip chart notes, multi-point video-conference content may be archived and indexed for web distribution, or multiple video sources may be viewed simultaneously in a “surround” environment.
The KITL offers OISE researchers the opportunity to collaborate with a global network of scholars and practitioners in knowledge building to test and implement technology solutions that will improve the educational experience for students.
Mobilizing Educational Knowledge (MEK) Lab
Located in the Dean's Office, room 12-105. Please contact 978-1110 for booking information.