What is the hylec [ˈhaɪlɛk] ?
Hylec is an abbreviation of an English term.
The term is Hybrid Learning Center.
That means: Hybrid Learning Center
That means:
There are learning spaces.
People meet there.
People try out devices in the rooms.
You learn something about the devices as you try them out.
The Hylec employees help you try them out.
You can also learn about the devices on the Internet.
There are instructions for each device.
The instructions are from Hylec.
The instructions are not in plain language.
You don't need any prior knowledge to follow the instructions.
The Hylec is a service for students at the University of Dortmund.
The service is free of charge.
All offers are as barrier-free as possible.
Barrier-free means:
Everyone should be able to use the offers without barriers.
There are also workshops at the Hylec.
These are courses that you can attend.
You learn new things there.
You learn in a group.
For example, you learn about 3D printing.
Examples of Hylec offers
There are different stations in the Hylec.
You can use modern devices at the stations.
Here are a few of the devices:
3D printer
You can use the 3D printer to print things out of plastic.
There are large and small 3D printers in the Hylec.
Laser cutter
The laser cutter is used to cut materials.
For example, wood.
You can also cut something into the materials.
For example, a logo.
VR station
At the VR station, you enter a virtual reality.
Virtual reality is a computer world.
You put on a pair of glasses and feel as if you are in another world.
You can also create a computer world yourself.
People scanner
The personal scanner allows you to take a picture of yourself.
The image is then used to create a 3D figure.
Podcast studio
In the podcast studio, you record your voice on the computer.
Some people make a radio play here, for example.
Video and photo studio
Photos and videos are taken in the video and photo studio.
