Waterloo Local School District Technology Lab Presentation 2009

Technology Lab - Goals  Two Goals  1. Create a central facility within the media center where large groups can use technology to research and develop projects.  2. Create a central facility for presentations for large groups, both in the school and community.

Technology Lab - Objectives  The Technology Lab will be ready for use within one year of project approval from the school board.  The Technology Lab will be equipped with twenty-five portable laptops with Wi-Fi capabilities, video projector, projection screen, and central desktop computer.  The Technology Lab will be connected to the school Internet service with full technology support and protection.

Technology Lab - Objectives  The Technology Lab will have new furniture of a presentation podium, eight tables and thirty chairs.  The Technology Lab will be equipped with a central print and copy area for all computers to be networked.

Technology Lab - Objectives  The Technology Lab will serve as a test facility for new software that the high school would like to use in the classroom.  The Technology Lab will be publicized in the local newspaper with a story one month before opening, and a story after the opening. An open house will be conducted within one month after the opening for everyone to see.

Technology Lab - Participants  Superintendent  School Business Manager  District Technology Coordinator  Media Specialist  Board of Education President

Technology Lab – Cost to District Cost  Room Paint$1,000  Room Carpeting$1,000  Wiring Room$3,000  Chairs – 30$1,500  Tables – 8$1,000  Podium – 1$500  Cost Over Runs$2,000 Total$10,000

Technology Lab – Costs from NASA GRANT Anticipated Cost  25 laptops$13,000  Video projector and Screen$1,000  VCR and DVD$500  Printer and Copier$1500  Desktop Computer$1,000  Initial Software$1,000  Cost Over Runs$7,000 Total$25,000

Technology Lab- Cost  Start-up Grand Total - $35,000  Yearly Room upkeep$5,000  Money for training$1,000  Adding Technology and licenses per year$4,000 Total $10,000

Technology Lab – Survey Results  Need for more Technology – 82% Yes  Need for a central facility – 76% Yes  Need for a meeting area – 88% Yes  Need for a test area – 68% Yes  Need for a Technology Lab – 90% Yes  Need for Technology Training – 94% Yes 250 people surveyed

Technology Lab - Activities  Multimedia Presentations  Community Presentations  School Research  Distance Learning  Technology Testing

Technology Lab – Benefits  Central facility for school and community to use Technology.  Newest Technologies available.  Community involvement in the school system.  More experience with learning Technology.

Technology Lab - Accountability  A time frame is available for the completion of the project.  Weekly progress reports are available in the Superintendents office on the project.  We want to strive to make this a great place to learn!