Hey,
We're making some exciting progress on the RFPs for the Lab. Thanks to all those who are chasing them down.
Also, just a quick reminder that our next meeting will be on Thursday March 5th @ 7:00 in the Library. Agenda coming soon. See you all there.
Nick
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Computer Lab - Citrix Virtual Desktop
I have contacted Citrix about getting bids to implement their XenDesktop virtual desktop solution. The representative is trying to help me get some bids from local vendors they have worked with previously. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up!
Chris Ganus
Chris Ganus
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Please see my responses in **** below Frank's comments. Sorry I miised the meeting.
From: Frank B [mailto:frank.banul@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:37 AMTo: Marie PishkoSubject: [All Saints Technology Committee] Brainstorming on teaching aids for the clas...
Last night we talked about teach aids. I put together a list to start. Please let me know what you think.
Large screen digital TV
Pros:- accepts over the air (OTA) TV signals (antenna on the roof)- accepts PC input (can be used as a 2nd display, teacher screen is 1st display, TV is secondary display. Allows same or different content between screens. Play DVDs/CDs, stream from internet video sources.- accepts stand alone DVD and/or VHS sources- Does not require lights to be dimmed- Audio volume is sufficient to fill the room
Cons:- Takes a significant amount of wall real estate- Not as large as other options
**** Do not under stand this comment****
Mounted overhead projector
Pros:- accepts PC input (can be used as a 2nd display, teacher screen is 1st display, TV is secondary display. Allows same or different content between screens. Play DVDs/CDs, stream from internet video sources.- accepts stand alone DVD and/or VHS sources- Large display- mounted on ceiling out of the way
Cons:- May require lights to be dimmed depending on brightness (higher brightness = higher cost)- Requires more maintenance- Fan noise may be an issue- Usually weak audio volume- OTA TV signals require computer TV tuner
******What about sound?***** You will need to allow for cabling from the audio jack to the device. I believe based upon my experience (even with DLP projectors) that at least a portion of the lights need to be dimmed. ********
Projector on a cart- Same pros/cons as mounted overhead projector with the following differences
Pros:- Allows resource sharing between instructors
Cons:- Not always available- Not easy to connect to instructor computer due to cabling
**** Same comments as ceiling mounted plus, purchase and storage of the cart, plugging the cart into a wall socket (hazard of wires on the floor for students/teacher to trip on. *******
SMARTboard- Same pros/cons as mounted overhead projector with the following differences
Pros:- Provides a touch screen enabling use of Notebook software
*** The most important PRO is that the students will become more engaed in what is being taught. Teachers will be able to save what is done on the board for later reflection and corrections
The SB will be immediately usable because it comes with all the software and training needed for immediate implementation. The Diocese has 3 or 4 Master Trainers on the SB.****
LCD display for each student
Pros:- Easy to see
Cons:- Difficult to setup and control- Takes a lot of personal space
**** If you are talking about an LCD monitor I do not understand the difficulty of set up. Several teachers have purchased their own LCD monitors and all we did was to plug them in, nothing else was required. A LCD monitor takes far less room than a conventional monitor. The tables/desks we are looking at have a protective lip to prevent the accidential falling off the desk/table if bumped. A LCD will give the students far more work space. *******
electronic whiteboard
Pros:- Replaces chalk board when considering wall real estate- Provides image of material taught during class
Cons:- No display inputs
****We do not have chalk boards. Not true for no display unit. There are several devices (relatively inexpensive) out that allow you to make a regular white board into a SB
From: Frank B [mailto:frank.banul@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:37 AMTo: Marie PishkoSubject: [All Saints Technology Committee] Brainstorming on teaching aids for the clas...
Last night we talked about teach aids. I put together a list to start. Please let me know what you think.
Large screen digital TV
Pros:- accepts over the air (OTA) TV signals (antenna on the roof)- accepts PC input (can be used as a 2nd display, teacher screen is 1st display, TV is secondary display. Allows same or different content between screens. Play DVDs/CDs, stream from internet video sources.- accepts stand alone DVD and/or VHS sources- Does not require lights to be dimmed- Audio volume is sufficient to fill the room
Cons:- Takes a significant amount of wall real estate- Not as large as other options
**** Do not under stand this comment****
Mounted overhead projector
Pros:- accepts PC input (can be used as a 2nd display, teacher screen is 1st display, TV is secondary display. Allows same or different content between screens. Play DVDs/CDs, stream from internet video sources.- accepts stand alone DVD and/or VHS sources- Large display- mounted on ceiling out of the way
Cons:- May require lights to be dimmed depending on brightness (higher brightness = higher cost)- Requires more maintenance- Fan noise may be an issue- Usually weak audio volume- OTA TV signals require computer TV tuner
******What about sound?***** You will need to allow for cabling from the audio jack to the device. I believe based upon my experience (even with DLP projectors) that at least a portion of the lights need to be dimmed. ********
Projector on a cart- Same pros/cons as mounted overhead projector with the following differences
Pros:- Allows resource sharing between instructors
Cons:- Not always available- Not easy to connect to instructor computer due to cabling
**** Same comments as ceiling mounted plus, purchase and storage of the cart, plugging the cart into a wall socket (hazard of wires on the floor for students/teacher to trip on. *******
SMARTboard- Same pros/cons as mounted overhead projector with the following differences
Pros:- Provides a touch screen enabling use of Notebook software
*** The most important PRO is that the students will become more engaed in what is being taught. Teachers will be able to save what is done on the board for later reflection and corrections
The SB will be immediately usable because it comes with all the software and training needed for immediate implementation. The Diocese has 3 or 4 Master Trainers on the SB.****
LCD display for each student
Pros:- Easy to see
Cons:- Difficult to setup and control- Takes a lot of personal space
**** If you are talking about an LCD monitor I do not understand the difficulty of set up. Several teachers have purchased their own LCD monitors and all we did was to plug them in, nothing else was required. A LCD monitor takes far less room than a conventional monitor. The tables/desks we are looking at have a protective lip to prevent the accidential falling off the desk/table if bumped. A LCD will give the students far more work space. *******
electronic whiteboard
Pros:- Replaces chalk board when considering wall real estate- Provides image of material taught during class
Cons:- No display inputs
****We do not have chalk boards. Not true for no display unit. There are several devices (relatively inexpensive) out that allow you to make a regular white board into a SB
Friday, February 6, 2009
Brainstorming on teaching aids for the classroom
Last night we talked about teaching aids. I put together a list to start. Please let me know what you think.
Large screen digital TV
Pros:
- accepts over the air (OTA) TV signals (antenna on the roof)
- accepts PC input (can be used as a 2nd display, teacher screen is 1st display, TV is secondary display. Allows same or different content between screens. Play DVDs/CDs, stream from internet video sources.
- accepts stand alone DVD and/or VHS sources
- Does not require lights to be dimmed
- Audio volume is sufficient to fill the room
Cons:
- Takes a significant amount of wall real estate
- Not as large of a display area as other options
Mounted overhead projector
Pros:
- accepts PC input (can be used as a 2nd display, teacher screen is 1st display, TV is secondary display. Allows same or different content between screens. Play DVDs/CDs, stream from internet video sources.
- accepts stand alone DVD and/or VHS sources
- Large display
- mounted on ceiling out of the way
Cons:
- May require lights to be dimmed depending on brightness (higher brightness = higher cost)
- Requires more maintenance
- Fan noise may be an issue
- Usually weak audio volume, will require audio cabling or alternate sound source
- OTA TV signals require computer TV tuner
Projector on a cart
- Same pros/cons as mounted overhead projector with the following differences
Pros:
- Allows resource sharing between instructors
Cons:
- Not always available
- Not easy to connect to instructor computer due to cabling
- Cabling on floor creates a safety hazard
SMARTboard
- Same pros/cons as mounted overhead projector with the following differences
Pros:
- Provides a touch screen enabling use of Notebook software, Diocese has smart board training
- Students can participate
- On screen material can be captured to save or distribute
LCD display for each student
Pros:
- Easy to see
Cons:
- Difficult to setup and control
- Takes a lot of personal space
electronic whiteboard
Pros:
- Replaces existing white board when considering wall real estate
- Provides image of material taught during class
Cons:
- No display inputs
Large screen digital TV
Pros:
- accepts over the air (OTA) TV signals (antenna on the roof)
- accepts PC input (can be used as a 2nd display, teacher screen is 1st display, TV is secondary display. Allows same or different content between screens. Play DVDs/CDs, stream from internet video sources.
- accepts stand alone DVD and/or VHS sources
- Does not require lights to be dimmed
- Audio volume is sufficient to fill the room
Cons:
- Takes a significant amount of wall real estate
- Not as large of a display area as other options
Mounted overhead projector
Pros:
- accepts PC input (can be used as a 2nd display, teacher screen is 1st display, TV is secondary display. Allows same or different content between screens. Play DVDs/CDs, stream from internet video sources.
- accepts stand alone DVD and/or VHS sources
- Large display
- mounted on ceiling out of the way
Cons:
- May require lights to be dimmed depending on brightness (higher brightness = higher cost)
- Requires more maintenance
- Fan noise may be an issue
- Usually weak audio volume, will require audio cabling or alternate sound source
- OTA TV signals require computer TV tuner
Projector on a cart
- Same pros/cons as mounted overhead projector with the following differences
Pros:
- Allows resource sharing between instructors
Cons:
- Not always available
- Not easy to connect to instructor computer due to cabling
- Cabling on floor creates a safety hazard
SMARTboard
- Same pros/cons as mounted overhead projector with the following differences
Pros:
- Provides a touch screen enabling use of Notebook software, Diocese has smart board training
- Students can participate
- On screen material can be captured to save or distribute
LCD display for each student
Pros:
- Easy to see
Cons:
- Difficult to setup and control
- Takes a lot of personal space
electronic whiteboard
Pros:
- Replaces existing white board when considering wall real estate
- Provides image of material taught during class
Cons:
- No display inputs
eWeek Article - VMWare Virtual Desktop
Interesting online article about VMWare and the virtual desktop. VMWare is a market leader in the virtual computing space for servers. The article mentions the competitors and benefits of this model. I hope the information in the article is helpful.
http://www.eweek.com/index2.php?option=content&task=view&id=51505&pop=1&hide_ads=1&page=0&hide_js=1
Chris
http://www.eweek.com/index2.php?option=content&task=view&id=51505&pop=1&hide_ads=1&page=0&hide_js=1
Chris
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