The tech tab in Scout currently serves as a repository of devices available for student use. Here, you’ll find a catalog of tech items to meet your needs. While this functionality remains in place, updates are on the horizon to transform the tech tab into a resource for locating tech-related services across campus.
Scout Tech Tab Changes
The Scout Service Management team is working to revamp the tech tab in Scout to focus on connecting students with locations offering tech-related services, rather than maintaining a catalog of devices. This shift aligns with the services already provided by the Student Technology Loan Program. For now, the current version of the tech tab will remain available as a repository of devices. Stay tuned for updates as these changes are implemented!
Tech space fields
To help you gather as much information as possible for a tech space, the following comprehensive list explains all of the fields that are found in a tech space in Scout Manager.
next to fields; select the icon to view more details and/or guidance on the individual field.Required fields
- Space Name*
- Space Manager Group*
- The UW group assigned to make edits to this space.
- Primary purpose of Space*
- Campus*
- Latitude & Longitude*
- Use the onscreen map to drop a pin at the location; coordinates will auto populate.
- Type of space
- Building
- If the building you're looking for is not on this list, please contact help@uw.edu with the following subject line: Scout - UW Building Addition.
*Required field when adding a new space to Scout Manager. Cannot continue with adding the space, or any other details, until these fields are completed.
Remaining fields
- Space manager contact info
- The primary contact person responsible for maintaining the space information. If this field is left blank, all members of the UW Group assigned to the space will be contacted instead.
- Hours
- Complete the hours for each day of the week the space is available for student use.
- Hours notes
- Used to notify if there are any closures, changes in hours for breaks, etc.
Items
You can use the links in this section to provide more detailed information about where the available tech devices are housed. When you click you will see a new page with a selection of fields to complete.
Add New Item to this space
Required
- Name
- Description
- Category
- Subcategory
*Required field when adding a new space to Scout Manager. You cannot continue adding the space, or any other details, until these fields are completed.
Remaining fields
- Funding Source
- Brand
- Model
- Manual URL
- Checkout Duration (days)
- Reservation URL
- Reservation Notes
- Images
- A clear view of the space using a horizontal aspect (16:9) and the recommended internet photo standard of 1280x720.
Batch Add Items to this space
Required
- Name
- Category
- Subcategory
- Brand
- Description
Remaining fields
- Publish Item
Support
If you need further assistance, please contact UW-IT at help@uw.edu or 206-221-5000.