Technical Center

(Thanks to Danielle Hardy and Sharon Deitrick)
  1. Functions
    1. General public computer use
      • Homework
      • Research
      • Distance Education
      • Online test proctoring
    2. Education/group use
      • Teleconferencing
      • Community classes
      • Professional classes
      • Workforce training
      • Open lab use
  2. General Requirements
    1. Outside entrance
    2. ADA accessible
    3. Access to restroom
    4. Internet connectivity for all workstations
    5. Electrical outlets every four feet
    6. Storage room for hardware, software and teaching materials (minimum 5'x8')
  3. Specific Requirements--Room One
    1. Open Lab Area--approx. 20'x20'
      • 12 workstations
      • Small conference room
      • Convenient proximity to Library and Youth Center
    2. Office for Staff
      • Two desks
      • Two workstations
      • Phone, fax, three phone lines
      • Copier
      • Fridge/microwave
    3. Wiring Closet
      • Servers, routers, trunk lines to support entire Tech Center
  4. Specific Requirements--Room Two
    1. Teaching Facility
      • Video conferencing
      • Teaching platform with computer and video conferencing controls
      • InFocus® machine, wired and hung from ceiling
      • Smart board
      • Elmo® system (opaque projector)
      • Three phone lines
      • TV/VCR
      • 15 student stations
      • No exterior windows
      • Adjacent window and doorway to Room One