The mini studio, located in building 8, is an ideal facility for video recordings intended for teaching or research dissemination. It comes fully equipped with all the necessary tools; you only need to bring a PC or Mac to transfer your recordings afterward, along with any presentations you wish to use.

All bookings and facilitation are managed through BLINK, and you must complete training to use the room independently.

The webinar booth is a self-service studio located on Level 5 of Building 6B. It is equipped with a green screen, camera, and speaker/microphone. The entire studio can be controlled through a simple touch screen, and all recordings are automatically saved in Panopto. 

To book the booth, all employees should use Outlook and schedule their sessions in the "6579 Webinar Booth, Dragvoll 1, Building 1-6" calendar.

The VR Room at UB Dragvoll is a collaborative initiative with the library at Dragvoll. The VR-Learn project has set up a room at the library where you can test equipment and try out virtual reality learning workshop in room 6575. This space is equipped with seven Oculus Quest VR headsets. Instructions for using the headsets are available, and the VR-Learn project also provides software for educators interested in creating spherical photo stories. 

You can book the VR Room through Outlook. Additionally, the library offers VR headset loans to students and staff, which can be arranged at the staffed desk in the Dragvoll Library.

The Podcast boxes are our open facilities for audio recording and podcast production located at Dragvoll. These studios can be used for creating podcasts, teaching materials, and various student activities.

Both studios are situated in Building 1, Room 1333 at Dragvoll, and there is also a collaboration area available when you are not recording.

Equipment

A technical description of the equipment in the studios.

Booking

As an employee or student, you can book the studios directly using the scheduler:
Book Room 1
Book Room 2

If you do not have access to the scheduler, please book the room through NTNU Hjelp. Alternatively, you can send us an email, ensuring to mark the subject as “Booking Podcast” and specify the desired date and duration for your booking.

Introduction

Additionally, BLINK offers basic training in simple software for recording and post-editing. For advanced technical training needs, we will coordinate contact with the Section for teaching, learning and digital services.

Read more about BLINK's podcast offerings

The package contains everything you need to make simple audio recordings anywhere. Excellent sound quality! Comes in a practical backpack.

• Zoom H6 Handy Recorder (audio recorder)
• Up to 4 x speech microphones
• Various accessories as needed (memory card, microphone stand, cables, etc.)

Students can now borrow equipment for secure data collection during interviews from the University Library at Dragvoll.

This equipment is primarily intended for student assignments and is offered in backpack solutions suitable for audio or video interviews. Please note that the equipment is borrowed at your own risk. It is essential to familiarize yourself with the equipment before borrowing it and to allocate sufficient time for charging.

Keep in mind that audio and video recordings of individuals are considered personal data.

For more information on securely handling personal data, please review the following resources:

• Collection of personal data for research projects
• Personal data in student projects (in Norwegian)
• Risk assessment of research projects with personal data

If you are conducting a seminar or group teaching session where some participants are physically present in the room while others are participating online, you will need cameras and microphones that can capture more than just the instructor. We can assemble a package tailored to your specific needs and provide basic training on how to use the equipment effectively.

This equipment package is designed to support the recording and streaming of audio and video, making it ideal for digital lectures, seminars, and meetings. You can connect the equipment to your laptop or desktop computer in the auditorium.

As an instructor, you can borrow equipment from both the BLINK Learning Hub and the University Library during the library's staffed opening hours. To borrow the following items, please contact the desk at UB Dragvoll:

• Conference microphone with speaker. This device can be placed on the table in a classroom or conference room. It functions as both a speaker and a microphone for those seated around the table and can be connected via USB or Bluetooth.
• Headset with microphone. This headset features sound in one ear and a microphone, making it suitable for digital teaching. It can also be connected via USB or Bluetooth.
• Webcam. This webcam is ideal for digital teaching or online meetings and connects via USB.
• OBSBOT Webcam. This 360-degree robotic camera automatically follows the speaker and can zoom in on them. It connects via USB.

BLINK has developed a range of workshops that can be arranged for large or small groups of employees, at a time that suits you. BLINK can provide a suitable room, a facilitator, and a "secretary" who sends a summary after the workshop is completed.

Workshops that may be relevant for you:
•    Podcast, concept, and production
•    Artificial intelligence (AI), teaching, and examination
•    Project modeling
•    Privacy, data management, and risk assessment
•    Student participation and innovation

Read more about our Workshops

BLINK can arrange a workshop with content tailored to your academic environment or project. Don't hesitate to get in touch!
 

The Learning Hub is located in room 6304, Building 6, Level 3 at Dragvoll. This collaborative space is designed for workshops, daily activities in BLINK's colleague community, and serves as the workplace for BLINK's learning assistants. 

You are welcome to drop by during working hours for assistance with any questions you may have, ranging from simple technical support to more complex learning-related issues.

The Learning Hub features a large collaboration table with 8 seats and an accompanying flip screen. There are also four additional seating options available in the form of bean bags and stools.

The Learning Hub is available by appointment for workshops or other meetings, accommodating both in-person and hybrid formats.

Tenkeboksen (ThinkBox) at room 6306, building 6, level 3, Dragvoll is a project room designed for creative work processes and small group work. The room is equipped with two large boards for use in various activities such as process development, workshops, and project modeling. ThinkBox is designed to promote dialogue and discussion.

To book tenkeboksen, please send an email to kontakt@blink.ntnu.no. Be sure to mark the subject line as "Booking tenkeboks" and include the desired date and duration for your booking.