1. The Dell Intelligent Classroom™

2. Dell Intelligent Classroom™
An integrated solution of multi-media tools with personal computing and the Internet, allowing students, teachers, and technology to explore new ways for classroom interaction.
Dell provides an end-to-end technology solution for the classroom as an enabler for instructor knowledge-transfer and enhanced student learning

3. Requirements vs. Reality: “Where to Draw the Line”
Understand where function ends and the “WOW” factor begins
Technology for Technologies sake
“They have it and so should we”
Questions to ask:
What does it do for the curriculum and the learner?
What other ways can I use it?
What instructional obstacles will need to be overcome?
How does the design accommodate change with minimum expense?
More than just products, you need solutions!
Outside the Box
What will make the learning experience unique and interactive?
What will I need 5 years from now?

4. Planning for Technology
Get feedback from potential vendors and fine-tune design
Make them validate any additional technology suggestions
Plan for a realistic installation period
Class schedule impact
Each classroom averages one day for installation (2 people)
Some vendors won’t work nights or weekends to install
Have a single Point Of Contact for the vendor – too many cooks can spoil the soup!
Understand where functionality ends and “gee whiz” begins
Don’t use technology for technology’s sake
“They have it and so should we”
Questions to ask:
What does it do for the curriculum and the learner?
What other ways can I do it?
What instructional obstacle will need to be overcome?
How much? How long? How difficult?

5. Planning for Technology
Start with the basic components
Computer and monitor
Teaching lectern or station
Projector and screen
DVD/VCR unit
Add the extras
Control system
Interactive WhiteBoard or Pad
Sound system
Document camera
Don’t forget the infrastructure
Internet connectivity
Cable runs to the projector
Power for the projector

6. Standards Reduce faculty apprehension Easier budgeting
Involve faculty in the planning for technology
Once trained and comfortable, they can teach in any standard classroom
Easier budgeting
Knowing what a standard classroom costs can help with making projections
Take advantage of last minute funding availability
Fewer spare components needed
Interchangeable parts for all rooms
Easier to maintain and service
Technicians need to know only one standard configuration
They become experts in a shorter period of time
Easier to train new support people

7. What Does a Collaborative Classroom Look like?

8. Now that I have technology, how do I manage it all?
More technology means more people
More equipment means more points of failure
Therefore…
More technology =
More people +
More equipment
More $$$
There are some things you can do to help manage it all smartly…

9. Managing Classroom Technology
If planned and designed correctly, problems are minimized
Too much technology confuses most people
Make support easy
Train EVERYONE on how to use the technology, not just a select few
Ensure your vendor will work closely with your support staff AFTER the sale
Too much technology confuses most people
Standards help reduce anxiety
Use common interfaces for control – there’s nothing worse than having a handful of remotes to choose from.
Teachers want to teach – not spend time trying to figure out why something doesn’t work
Make support easy
Telephone number, address, etc.
Use simple checklists
Until teachers are comfortable, there will be lots of support requirements

10. Managing Classroom Technology
Consider spare equipment– or a good Vendor SLA contract
Projector bulb
VCR/DVD
Monitor
Maintain wiring diagrams—ensure your installer provides them to you
Support staff should be familiar with the system design and basic troubleshooting
Have a direct vendor contact for support issues

11. Bottom Line
Initiating a teaching and learning technology plan should not be a painful process
Curriculum should drive the technology requirement and design
Know what you want to accomplish – be a part of your design
Plan on a 3 to 5 year replacement cycle for AV
Plan on spare equipment
Plan for infrastructure modifications if needed
Plan for new technologies (Bluetooth, IEEE 1344, fiber optic, wireless, etc.)

12. Engage, Involve & Assess with Dell Intelligent Classroom™ Solutions
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