Computing+technologies+specialist

=**Computing technologies specialists (Denise & Matt)** =

Laptop Cart: Prices Vary, but from 500-1,800

Laptops Choices: Larger size laptops, perhaps as a more flexible substitute for the desktop computers.

Or A much smaller laptop (more of a netbook) designed for student use. Quote: ($675 X 30) with better battery, hard-drive, handle, and extra power-adapter.

Wireless access Points: Quote:275$ (x2)

[] ==[|NE(X)T GEN LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS] by Dr Kenn Fisher in "Building Excellence: Exploring the implications of the Curriculum for Excellence for School Buildings."== Encouraging more fluid connectivity between different learning stages also impacts upon the spatial requirements of school buildings. We need to create learning environments that respond to the needs of the individual cohorts whilst reflecting the spatial elements of the surrounding spaces
 * Short throw projectors: a [|new offering from Hitachi] needs 19 inches to fill a wall with a 60 inch image. No more pushing aside tables to get the projector far enough from the screen! 3M has these available now, but a little bit of competition should help get the price down faster.
 * Podcast Studio: Belkin has a new [|podcast studio] sleeve attachement to fit around your large (video/classic) iPod that provides not only a mic, but also line inputs and volume controls.
 * check out the last part of this slide show

Having gradually experienced exposure to larger shared spaces, students become more comfortable in their interactions with others and also require spaces for more independent thinking and reflection. The flexibility of the space increases as the students develop.

for example using movable walls to facilitate collaboration and team teaching as well as connections to larger shared spaces, often designed to welcome families as well as students.

The need for a sense of belonging gradually decreases in the formal operational stages, along with the amount of space shared with parents. In the later stages of schooling, 'exploring' and 'retreating' are more heavily weighted. Having gradually experienced exposure to larger shared spaces, students become more comfortable in their interactions with others and also require spaces for more independent thinking and reflection. The flexibility of the space increases as the students develop, until in the final stages of learning the environment provides a range of spaces and facilities that respond to the individual needs of students pursuing future pathways.





EDUCAUSE Review Magazine, Volume 40, Number 4, July/August 2005
"Before you become too entranced with gorgeous gadgets and mesmerizing video displays, let me remind you that information is not knowledge, knowledge is not wisdom, and wisdom is not foresight. Each grows out of the other, and we need them all." —Arthur C. Clarke, author and satellite systems inventor

In the technical context, the members should ask the following questions about each of the learning spaces: 10 Mac computers set up on one round table, and cords hang underneath. 30 IBM combatible computers. alcove that contains about half of the IBMs, a SmartBoard and an LCD Projector and screen. remainder of the IBM computers line the wall and do not face the screen or SmartBoard. few teachers that know how to use any of the technology available. ([|Click here] to view a technology report completed for the school in 2009, including survey data).  approximately 400 students each year. 2% visually impaired., Bay Park offers the district’s visually impaired resource program.
 * Where does learning take place?
 * How is successful learning measured?
 * What supports the learning environment?
 * Who are the learners, and what is known about how they learn?
 * What is the size of the learning space (in assignable square footage)?
 * How many seats does the space have?
 * What is the pedagogical style of the space—lecture, mixed use, seminar, case study, etc.?
 * What is the layout and functionality of the space?
 * What is the overall success of the space in meeting basic human needs such as lighting, temperature, acoustics, accessibility, and adaptability?
 * What is the current use of the space—by dates, times, frequencies of use, and users?
 * Who controls access to the space? Is it the registrar, the department, the library, or another?
 * What technology is available in the space?**