Computing+technologies+specialist

Possible technology:


 * Several thin-client computer terminals** with access to basic applications and web browsing from a server. - This would be cheaper than regular computer but would give students the chance to work on homework, communicate, work in groups, etc.


 * Interactive White-board/presentation** in an appropriate location in the room. This would make the transitional space an area that could be used for teaching when a teacher wants to take a "field trip" out of the classroom or could be used for parent/teacher/community gatherings. This would also either run off of a thin-client computer or a mac-mini or equivalent that would be stored in a locked compartment in the wall. This compartment would also have audio amplification devices, and other necessary equipment for using the whiteboard as a teaching area. (The whiteboard screensaver would be important school announcements or video/pics of school events - when students want to use it as an impromptu place of learning the could touch the screen and begin using it as a computer.) The interactive white-board should also have the ability to switch between inputs so that students/teachers could plugin their computers, etc with a vga cable and some kind of switch (preferably that had a touch screen input)


 * Outlets** strategically placed around the room and near (or inside of) furniture so that students can plug in laptops or recharge their mobile devices.
 * Ethernet ports** - since Ethernet is considerably faster than wireless, there should be ports placed near each of the outlets. Are there retractable ethernet cables? Would students have to bring their own? How could this work?


 * Wireless** the room should have at least 2 wireless routers with a capacity for at least 20 machines each if not more.