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Turning Visions into Reality.
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Scroggs, Stephen |
| Copyright Year | 1994 |
| Abstract | The formula is simple. Add 81 computers, three file servers, six CD-ROM drives, one mile of cable, 150 junctions, seven concentrators and 24 telephones and what do you have? The technology backbone of Teachers Memorial School in Kinston, North Carolina, is the answer. In a twelve-month effort to create a technologically advanced school, Teachers Memorial has undertaken a massive upgrading of its present technologies. Funded by Chapter One School Wide funds and other grant sources, the final result is quite impressive. *The Networks - Both Apple & IBM Each classroom has three computers dedicated to it. Two run under the Apple II/Mac banner and one runs MS-DOS. And all computers are networked to file servers in the media center. The use of both systems resolves the debate over which is better: Apple or IBM. The school has both. As a primary school, some of the best software available for us is still Apple II or IIgs-based. Almost 100 networked programs are available to our teachers and students. The Apples are served by a Macintosh Server that runs AppleShare and Aristotle, a menuing system for easy access to all the programs, over a Farallon Phonenet system comprising 1,200 feet of cable and two concentrators. The server and administration units are housed in the media center. The whole network is protected by a UPS and boasts tape backups. A lab for computer literacy skills and group instruction also exists, served by the Apple II/Mac system. Our MS-DOS system is powered by two 486DX/66 file servers that reach every room. Five concentrators and 2,000 feet of cable make the system work. Ethernet provides the platform and Novell Netware provides the environment. Every workstation has a hard drive that loads Microsoft Windows and operating instructions. *Multimedia Curricula, Printing Abilities In the media center, one file server provides data and another, running OPTI-NET software from Online Computer Systems, handles CD-ROM distribution. Six double-speed CD-ROM drives, also from Online, attached to the server supply nearly instant access to multimedia in each classroom. Motion video is networked, although at times it does stutter, and sound presents no problems. Each workstation is equipped with l6-bit sound cards and stereo speakers. Our system is capable of providing the best of both worlds (DOS/Windows and Apple II/Mac) to the classroom. There is a dizzying array of programs at one's fingertips - from word processing to math and reading skills, to basic science and the world at large. In addition, centralized printing is incorporated so students can show off their work. Color ImageWriter II printers are located in the media center; students log in with a simple printer password and their teachers pick up their work later. Video is also a part of the printing equation; a ComputerEyes unit lets images be captured from video cameras, digitized and then printed as parts of stories or lessons. *Library and Administrative Access What we have achieved is to provide every classroom with networked literacy, curricular and resource information. Through our system, every teacher has access to every CD-ROM at any time. From roaring lions to Bach's most famous piece of music, students at Teachers Memorial can explore countless reference titles without a trip to the library. Each room also has stereo sound with headphone capability. Students can read books, examine an encyclopedia or almanac, study animals and watch famous news clips, privately or in groups - all from their classroom. The school's card catalog will also be available from the classroom. Using the new Unison library automation system by Follett, operated under Windows, teachers only need to click on an icon and their search through the card catalog is begun. The system will provide access to the public libraries' catalogs along with the Internet and other regional services. … |
| Starting Page | 99 |
| Ending Page | 101 |
| Page Count | 3 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Volume Number | 22 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://www.chromtech.net.au/pdf2/580006_Ultraquat-HPLC.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
