New School Technology Information April 27, 2006 The following information is presented as a reference point for technology deployed in new GCPS schools. Decisions about technology deployment are made throughout the year, and technology varies as new technologies are produced by industries, so this document is meant as a guideline only. The latest version of this document may be obtained from the Information Management Division (IMD). Special Education software and hardware needs are supported by Individual Education Plans, which are maintained by the local school and the Department of Special Education. Technology considerations and adaptations for special education students will be made through the Division of Information Management and the Department of Special Education. Elementary Technology: School Base of 1,102 Students Administrative Technology Administrative technology includes both desktop machines and data/server hardware. 1 Administrative workstation with local laser printer per 100 students 5 Network laser printers to be placed in teacher workrooms 1 Network core switch for connection to GCPS WAN and edge switching as necessary for desktop connectivity 1 SASI server 1 Administrative / Courseware server Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems to support server components. 1 High-speed network printer for secure printing Copiers and/or Multi Function devices Tape Backup Library Classroom Technology Classroom technology supports both classroom administration as well as technologyenabled instruction. Network drops to system standards are provided in locations determined by the school blueprints after receiving input from previously designed schools. 1 Classroom workstation per classroom 1 Printer per classroom 4 Network connections per classroom Electrical outlets for computers 1 Display technology per classroom television, projection panel or projection device as provided by the Department of Business Services; or S- video out from teacher s laptop workstation. Page 1 of 10
Interdisciplinary and Primary Language Lab Technology New GCPS elementary schools should have two labs, one each for interdisciplinary instruction and primary language instruction. The following specifications are for each lab: 29 Lab workstations for the interdisciplinary lab and 23 lab workstations for the primary language lab 1 Teacher multimedia workstation 35 Network connections per lab 2 Network laser printers 1 set of display technology for instruction 1 Color scanner 1 Digital camera Media Center Technology 25 Media center workstations for on the floor media applications 4 Administrative workstations Server equipment appropriate for supporting media applications that will be backed up through the school s tape library 3 Barcode readers 2 Network laser printers 2 Color laser printers 2 Keypads 1 Local inkjet printer for the media specialist Appropriate technology to use Cataloging application (Destiny) Video and Distance Learning Technology Please note that these specifications are revised regularly to take advantage of emerging technologies. Satellite System 1 Satellite receiver set 2 Monitors 1 VCR 1 Cable connect 1 Distance learning channel modulator 2 Digital receivers Elementary Video Technology Lab 1 Classroom workstation 1 Editing system 1 Mixer 2 Camcorders Page 2 of 10
2 Tripods 1 Titlemaker 2 VCRs 5 Production monitors 2 Lavalier microphones 2 Desktop microphones 2 Field camcorders 1 Compact mobile console for editing 1 Music / Sound source Elementary School Software Please note that instructional applications are not listed below. Curriculum software lists will be developed in conjunction with principals and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher Lotus Notes Microsoft Power point Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Word Netscape Communicator Microsoft FrontPage Norton Antivirus Microsoft Advanced Server 2000 for network maintenance SASI and related components Bindview for network administration ManageSoft for software deployment and patch management KidPix Enterprise Page 3 of 10
Middle School Technology: School Base of 2,000 Students Administrative Technology Administrative technology includes both desktop machines and data/server hardware. 1 Administrative workstation with local laser printer per 100 students 5 Network laser printers to be placed in teacher workrooms 1 Network core switch for connection to GCPS WAN and edge switching as necessary for desktop connectivity 1 SASI server Tape Backup Library 1 Administrative / Courseware server Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems to support server components. 1 High-speed network printer for secure printing Copiers and/or Multi Function devices Classroom Technology Classroom technology supports both classroom administration as well as technologyenabled instruction. Network drops to system standards are provided in locations determined by the school blueprints after receiving input from previously designed schools. 1 Classroom workstation per classroom 1 Printer per classroom 4 Network connections per classroom Electrical outlets for computers 1 Display technology per classroom television, projection panel or projection device as provided by the Department of Business Services; or S- video out from teacher s laptop workstation Interdisciplinary and Computer Science Exploratory Lab Technology The current model for computer labs is that per 2000 students planned for a building, three computer labs will be equipped in the building: 1 Interdisciplinary Lab; 1 Computer Science Exploratory Lab; and 1 Technology Education Lab. The following specifications are for the Interdisciplinary and Computer Science Exploratory Labs ONLY. Technology Education labs are designed and equipped through guidelines set by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Office of Technical Education, Computer Science, and Apprenticeships. 29 Lab workstations 1 Teacher multimedia workstation 35 Network connections per lab 2 Network laser printers Page 4 of 10
1 set of display technology for instruction 1 Color scanner 1 Digital camera Media Center Technology 31 Media center workstations for on the floor media applications 4 Administrative workstations Server equipment appropriate for supporting media applications that will be backed up through the school s tape library 2 Barcode readers 3 Network laser printers 2 Network color laser printers 2 Keypads 1 Local inkjet printer for the media specialist Appropriate technology to use Cataloging application (Destiny) Video and Distance Learning Technology Please note that these specifications are revised regularly to effectively use emerging technologies. Satellite System 1 Satellite receiver set 2 Monitors 1 VCR 1 Cable connect 1 Distance learning channel modulator 2 Digital receivers Middle School Video Technology Lab 1 Classroom workstation 1 Editing system 1 Mixer 2 Camcorders 2 Tripods 1 Titlemaker 2 VCRs 5 Production monitors 2 Lavalier microphones 2 Desktop microphones 2 Field camcorders 1 Compact mobile console for editing Page 5 of 10
Middle School Software Please note that instructional applications are not listed below. Curriculum software lists will be developed in conjunction with principals and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher Lotus Notes Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Word Netscape Communicator Microsoft FrontPage Norton Antivirus Microsoft Advanced Server 2003 for network maintenance SASI and related components Bindview for network administration ManageSoft for software deployment and patch management Page 6 of 10
High School Technology: School Base of 3,000 Students Administrative Technology Administrative technology includes both desktop machines and data/server hardware. 1 Administrative workstation with local laser printer per 100 students 10 Network laser printers to be placed in teacher workrooms 1 Network core switch for connection to GCPS WAN 1 SASI server Tape Backup Library 1 Administrative / Courseware server Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems to support server components. 1 High-speed network printer for secure printing Copiers and/or Multi Function devices Classroom Technology Classroom technology supports both classroom administration as well as technologyenabled instruction. Network drops to system standards are provided in locations determined by the school blueprints after receiving input from previously designed schools. 1 Classroom workstation per classroom 1 Printer per classroom 4 Network connections per classroom Electrical outlets for computers 1 Display technology per classroom television, projection panel or projection device as provided by the Department of Business Services; or S- video out from teacher s laptop workstation. Interdisciplinary and Computer Science Exploratory Lab Technology The current model for computer labs is that per 3000 students planned for a building, 13 computer labs will be equipped in the building: 1 Computer Science Lab 3 Interdisciplinary Labs 1 Language Arts 1 Mathematics 5 Business Ed Labs 1 Technical Education Lab 1 CADD (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design) Lab 1 Marketing mini-lab 1 Family and Consumer Science mini-lab The following specifications are for the Computer Science, Interdisciplinary, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Business Education ONLY. Technology Education labs, Page 7 of 10
Marketing mini labs, Family and Consumer Science mini labs, and CADD Labs are designed and equipped through guidelines set by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Office of Technical Education, Computer Science, and Apprenticeships. 29 Lab workstations 1 Teacher multimedia workstation 35 Network connections per lab 2 Network laser printer 1 set of display technology for instruction 1 Color scanner 1 Digital camera Media Center Technology 31 Media center workstations 4 Administrative workstations Server equipment appropriate for supporting media applications that will be backed up through the school s tape library 2 Barcode readers 3 Network laser printers 2 Color laser printer 2 Keypads 1 Local inkjet printer for the media specialist Appropriate technology to use Cataloging application (Destiny) Video and Distance Learning Technology Please note that these specifications are revised regularly to effectively use emerging technologies. Satellite System 1 Satellite receiver set 2 Monitors 1 VCR 1 Cable connect 1 Distance learning channel modulator 2 Digital receivers High School Video Technology Lab 1 Classroom workstation 1 Editing system 1 Video mixer 2 Camcorders 2 Tripods 1 Titlemaker Page 8 of 10
2 VCRs 5 Production monitors 2 Lavalier microphones 2 Desktop microphones 2 Field camcorders 1 Compact mobile console for editing 2 Studio camera configuration 2 14x lens 2 20 meter camera cables 2 Rear focus controls 2 Rear zoom controls 2 Studio pedestals 2 Studio head assemblies 2 High risers 2 Promoting heads, monitors and assemblies 1 Win Prompt hardware/software and controller (school to provide pc for prompter operation) 1 Source player 1 Recorder/player 1 Audio mixer 5 Color monitors 1 Audio cassette decks 1 CD player Intercom Components (Subject to market changes) 1 PK-5 power supply 5 SMQ-1 single muff headset 1 SP-3 splitter 3 XLRP-XLRJ-50 audio cables 2 XLRP-XLRJ-10 audio cables Studio Mic Package (Subject to market changes) 2 SM-58LC hand mic 3 SM-11CN lavalier mic 1 MX-391 boundary mic 1 Strand Century studio lighting package (School to provide Lighting Grid or Piping) 1 Winsted E4697 digital desk with 35" rack Editing Package 2 GCPS Non-Linear Editing Package One 2 Mobile Editing Centers Acquisition Equipment 3 Camcorders 3 Tripod/Fluid Head 2 Tota Tube Kit 8 Tota Lamps Page 9 of 10
2 Wireless Lavalier System 2 Handheld Wireless Transmitter 2 Quad Charger/4 Batteries 3 VHS Camcorder 2 VHS VCR (Viewing Station) 2 Monitor (Viewing Station) High School Software Please note that instructional applications are not listed below. Curriculum software lists will be developed in conjunction with principals and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher Lotus Notes Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Word Netscape Communicator Microsoft FrontPage Norton Antivirus Microsoft Advanced Server 2003 for network maintenance SASI and related components Bindview for network administration ManageSoft for software deployment and patch management Page 10 of 10