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Mercer Island High School. Plans for New Computer Lab. Presented and Designed by Adam Romeo. Introduction:. As we continue to progress into the Digital Age, our school has to be fully prepared to teach to the new “digital” student.
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Mercer Island High School Plans for New Computer Lab Presented and Designed by Adam Romeo
Introduction: • As we continue to progress into the Digital Age, our school has to be fully prepared to teach to the new “digital” student. • Students have grown up “connected” to a new social community, and it is important for educators to be able to relate classroom experiences to the students’ lives outside of class.
Agenda: • Introduction to lab • Lab Benefits • Students • Faculty • Lab design • Lab equipment • Lab costs • Spreadsheet • Cost graph • References
Student Benefits Faculty Benefits • All students will have access to computer and internet • Access to wide range of research materials • Students are better connected to the world outside of the classroom • Ability to conduct web quests with entire class • Technology available for interactive student presentation • Ensure that all student work is consistent with grading rubric Benefits:
References: • I would like to thank the PTA and members of the community for their donations • Lab equipment will be purchased through Fry’s Electronics and Costco • Software will be purchased through Amazon.com • Microsoft Office was donated by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation