Design Guidelines for Special-Purpose Classrooms
Computer Networked Classrooms
- Visit our object-linked Recommended Room Layout Guidelines page.
- 20 workstations/40 students typical, with teams of two to three students in lecture and computer sessions
- Acoustics
- Put computers under tables to minimize noise
- Carpeting, wall coverings
- HVAC noise a consideration
- AC Power
- Extra power outlets and capacity - raceways
- Lighting
- Zones/dimmable, indirect ceiling
- Electronic controls depending on room size
- Two window coverings
- Seating arrangement - depends on activity, flexibility
- Numerous configurations - U, clusters, rows
- Furnishings
- Tables depend on activity
- Computer tables 48" wide for one person preferred (42" min.), shelves for books, separation between tables (sides/walls)
- Coat hooks
- Instructional Media
- Tower computers
- Teaching station w/controls and easy access to equipment
- Visual presentation system
- Video recording capabilities
- File Server and equipment in separate closet
- Telecommunications
- Wall raceways vs. jacks on tables
- Desktop videoconferencing capabilities?
- Security
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