NFI 2008 – Technology DesignNovember 5, 2008
Presented by Gary Elert and Wendy Chretien
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AgendaIntroductions
Classroom technologies
Questions
District-wide thinking
Break (ah!)
Impact on the “built environment” and the design process
Questions
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NFI Presentation – Part IClassroom Technologies
21st Century Learning Environment
What should it look like?
It’s About the Kids
Technology Needs to Be
Intuitive
Integrated with curriculum
Reliable
Technology Design ShouldBe focused on classroom needs
Answer administration’s management needs
Be scalable -- to fit any budget
Be highly flexible and future ready
Address maintenance concerns and cost of ownership
Be intuitive for ease of end user operation
Offer remote support
Educational Technology . . . In the winter of 1813 & ’14 . . .
I attended a mathematical school kept in Boston . . . On entering [the] room, we were struck at the appearance of an ample Black Board suspended on the wall, with lumps of chalk on a ledge below, and cloths hanging at either side. I had never heard of such a thing before.
-- Samuel J. May, 1855
A Little History
What Control Systems of Old Looked Like
All kidding aside . . .
What Control System of Old Looked Like – circa 1989
Infrastructure intensive, high cost, high maintenance…
Generational Designs
1989Broadcast video (incl. video announcements)
TV in front of room
Phones
Security (cameras and door access)
Public address, intercom
Clocks & bells
Building heating/cooling controls
Opaque projector
Standalone sound system
2008Streaming and digital broadcast video (incl. video announcements)
Projector
IP phones
ID and payment systems (smart cards)
Emergency notification
IP-based clock & bell
Building controls on IP
Document camera
Sound reinforcement
Interactive whiteboard
Wireless tablets
Student response systems
Classroom Technology Design – Previous Generation
Classroom Technology Design – Current Generation
Current Generation of Control System
Two racks can be in separate locations
More reliable
Easier to maintain
Reminder . . .
Intuitive Controls
What are the classroom tools? Control system for teacher
Video projection
Classroom sound reinforcement
Document camera
Interactive whiteboard
Wireless tablets
Student response systems
The single thing teachers are most excited about is the wireless tablets
--Dr. Michael Burke, Edina Schools
Current generation of in-classroom equipment and controls
Plus . . .
Classroom BenefitsSimple, easy-to-use control interface
Diverse tool bag
Consistent access to all resources, in all rooms
Emergency alerting
Distance learning tools
Better audio, which can also be used for classroom sound reinforcement (with addition of microphone)
Wall-mounted control button panel (no lost remotes or dead batteries)
Boundary-free learning environment
District BenefitsCentralized management PA Clock Bell Security Projectors
Projector security
Fewer parts to failModular design Add as you need/are able to
Less space for headend
Lower energy consumption
Dependable
Non-proprietary
Less staff time Lower maintenance Faster, easier management
Cost effective
Cost Comparison
Example uses a 44-room middle school
Other classroom components are available for equal cost in both systems. Examples: wireless tablets, interactive whiteboards, document cameras, wireless microphones, wireless keyboards, etc.
Traditional System
PA, Bell & Clock $88,000
Gym and Cafeteria Sound $20,400
Video (RF) Distribution $28,600
Classroom Multimedia $143,000
TOTAL $280,000
IP Based System
PA, Bell & Clock $60,900
Gym and Cafeteria Sound $30,400
Video (RF) Distribution $35,200
Classroom Multimedia $161,800
TOTAL $281,300
Reminder: Technology Design Should
Be focused on classroom needs
Answer administration’s management needs
Be scalable -- to fit any budget
Be highly flexible and future ready
Address maintenance concerns and cost of ownership
Be intuitive for ease of end user operation
Offer remote support
Questions and Discussion
Big Picture & District-wide
Wide area networks: fiber optic is becoming the norm
Wired and wireless in buildings (not either/or)
Technology infrastructure is a no longer just a “nice to have” – treat it like a utility
Emerging Technologies
Wireless 802.11n – 100 Mbps+, but be careful, not standard yet
MIMO
Wireless video from computers to projectors – watch out for interference
Emerging Technologies (cont’d)IP projectors – centrally managed via the network Can turn off/on by time of day, day of week Know when to replace lamps and do preventive
maintenance – avoid classroom disruptions BUT - changing models may be a problem
Interactive whiteboards with attached projectors No centralized management yet, but coming Some slide up and down - be careful of ADA clearance
height
Emerging Technologies (cont’d)
Global distance learning
Visitor identification & security systems
Emergency notification systems Deliver via as many methods as possible
Classroom phone display (IP phones) Classroom projectors Parents’ cell phones
Important to keep databases updated/accurate
Standards Establishing District-wide standards saves
time, money and headaches Consistency among rooms makes it easy for teachers and
substitutes; saves $ on spare parts and maintenance
Get input from faculty, administrators and on-site tech support personnel
May vary by building type
Classroom layout – determine where the systems should be placed within the room
Quantities – spell out how many of each
Questions and Discussion
Break!