Classroom AV Equipment
All classrooms have VCR/DVD systems connected to projectors as well as to a teacher configured PC for grades 1-6. In Kindergarten classrooms the VCR/DVD systems and teacher computers are connected to a 37" (or 32" in K1) Flat screen TV acting like a large monitor. Most classrooms have a teacher microphone (pendant or body pack) and some have student microphones (handheld). All sound runs through the FrontRow equipment.
Training on these systems was done in the Sprint of 2011. Grant Digital Classroom Training.
Funding for this setup was done initially as a pilot by PTA and then two PEF Major Impact Grants.
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B3, D1, and D2 Classrooms w/Projectors
Installed during 2008-2009 School Year
Installed Components
- Viewsonic DLP Projector (1024x768). Remote requires XXX batteries.
- Video Splitter/Boosters
- Gyration Wireless Keyobard and Mouse (mouse is recharageable, keyboard takes 4 AAA batteries)
- 25 ft VGA cable + 10 ft VGA extension cable
- 25 Power Cable
- Power Strip for Projector/Front Row
- Compositite Video cable from VCR/DVD player (with tuners) to LCD
- ATI tools for setting up "clone" display between computer monitor and projector
- Greenshot for taking screenshots
- ZoomIT for onscreen tools
- Gyration Tools for Keyboard and Mouse
- 7 port - powered USB Hub for Gyration Dongle, other USB devices
- Extra power cable for cart.
- Speakers + Front Row Transmitter/Mic Active Learning System - all sound runs through speakers
- D1 and B3 have Lasso systems
- D2 has a 940R (Infrared)
- Student mic and charging stations.
C1, D3 and D4 Classrooms w/Projectors
These classrooms were configured during the Spring of 2010 using a PEF Impact Grant.
Installed Components
- Optoma DLP Projector (1024x768). Remote requires XXX batteries.
- Video Splitter/Boosters
- Gyration Wireless Keyobard and Mouse (mouse is recharageable, keyboard takes 4 AAA batteries)
- 25 ft VGA cable + 10 ft VGA extension cable
- 25 Power Cable
- Power Strip for Projector/FrontRow
- Compositite Video cable from VCR/DVD player (C1 and D4 do not have tuners, D3 VCR/DVD system does have tuner) to LCD
- Gyration Tools for Keyboard and Mouse
- 7 port - powered USB Hub for Gyration Dongle, other USB devices
- Greenshot for taking screenshots
- ZoomIT for onscreen tools
- Extra power cable for cart.
- Speakers + Front Row Transmitter/Mic Active Learning System: 940R (Infrared) with student mic and charging stations.
B1, B2 and B4 Classrooms w/Projectors
These classrooms were configured during the Spring of 2011 using a PEF Impact Grant.
Installed Components
- Optoma DLP Projector (1024x768). Remote requires XXX batteries.
- Video Splitter/Boosters
- Gyration Elite Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (mouse is recharageable, keyboard takes 4 AAA batteries)
- 25 ft VGA cable + 10 ft VGA extension cable
- 25 Power Cable
- Power Strip for Projector/FrontRow
- Compositite Video cable from VCR/DVD player (B1 has a cable box; others do not.)
- Gyration Tools for Keyboard and Mouse
- 7 port - powered USB Hub for Gyration Dongle, other USB devices
- Greenshot for taking screenshots
- ZoomIT for onscreen tools
- Speakers + Front Row Transmitter/Mic Active Learning Systems
- B1 has 940R (infrared)
- B4 has RF based systems
- B1 has a amplifier that the DVD and computer are connected too (no FrontRow system); has IR speakers
Classrooms A4, A5 and A6
These classrooms were configured during the Spring of 2011 using a PEF Impact Grant.
Installed Components
- Viewsonic XXX Short Throw projector
- Gyration Wireless Keyobard and Mouse (mouse is recharageable, keyboard takes 4 AAA batteries)
- 25 ft VGA cable + 10 ft VGA extension cable
- 25 Power Cable
- Compositite Video cable from VCR/DVD player
- Gyration Tools for Keyboard and Mouse
- 7 port - powered USB Hub for Gyration Dongle, other USB devices
- Greenshot for taking screenshots
- ZoomIT for onscreen tools
- Extra power cable for cart.
- Hole in side of unit for cables
- Speakers + Front Row Transmitter/Mic Active Learning System:
- A4: RF-based system
- A5: Sembio + IR Ceiling sensor + student mic
- A6: RF-based system
K1, K2 and A3 Classrooms
These classrooms were configured during the Spring of 2011 using a PEF Impact Grant.
Installed Components
- Vizio 37" LCD Flat screen TV (K1 has a 32" to fit in cupboard)
- Gyration Wireless Keyobard and Mouse (mouse is recharageable, keyboard takes 4 AAA batteries)
- VGA Cables
- Compositite Video cable from VCR/DVD player
- Gyration Tools for Keyboard and Mouse
- 7 port - powered USB Hub for Gyration Dongle, other USB devices
- Greenshot for taking screenshots
- ZoomIT for onscreen tools
- Speakers differ per room
- A3: Front Row Transmitter/Mic Active Learning System + student mic
- K1: FrontRow Portable Turbo - not connected to PC nor to TV
- K2: All sound goes through TV
Multimedia Cart
Multi Sound System
Tutorials/How To
Power UP/Down Keyboards in B3, C1 and D-Wing
- Power Up: Press connect button on each unit for 1 second. Light should flash on both units.
- Power Down: Press connect button on each unit for 7 seconds. Lights should flash 3 times on both units.