Through the use of a faculty survey and consultation with distributed campus support staffs, three standard tiers of technology components have been identified to meet classroom needs that range from minimal equipment to integrated computer, control and video equipment, thus easing the tasks of training faculty and supporting their use of the technologies. Costs are estimated costs and may fluctuate some due to changing technologies, market rates, and departmental needs.

Classroom Technology Tiered Models:

Tier 1:  Basic Classroom Technology

• Podium-  Spectrum Media Manager
• Computer-  Dell, Gateway, or Apple                                            
  
• Projector-  Epson Powerlite 6100i
• Projector Screen
• Chief Mount Kits                                                                      
  
• Motorized Projection Screen
• Physical Plant Labor
  

 

                      Cost Estimate:  $7,000

 

 

Tier 2:  Classroom Technology with basic A/V and switching capabilities 

• Podium-  Spectrum Media Manager
• Computer-  Dell, Gateway, or Apple                           
  
• Projector-  Epson Powerlite 6100i
  
• Projector Screen
• Chief Mount Kits                                      
  
• Extron 4 Input Control System
• Motorized Projection Screen
• Sony DVD/VCR
• Speakers
• Sony Receiver
• Rack Equipment
• Physical Plant Labor

 

                      Cost Estimate:  $10,000

 

 

Tier 3:  Classroom Technology with advanced A/V and switching capabilities

• Podium-  Spectrum Media Manager
• Computer-  Dell, Gateway, or Apple
• Projector-  Epson Powerlite 6100i
• Projector Screen
• Chief Mount Kits
• Extron 6 Input Control System w/ A/V Controls
• Motorized Projection Screen                                            
  
• Smart Sympodium or Smartboard
  
• Document Camera
• Sony DVD/VCR
• Speakers
• Sony Receiver
• Rack Equipment
• Physical Plant Labor

 

                      Cost Estimate:  $16,000