Language+Learning+Lab

**__World Language Lab__**
**Computer Lab Prior to Renovation:** Our lab was used for any teacher in our academic wing to book for use. Over the past few years and with the introduction of Classrooms for the Future, this lab has seen less and less usage. The Foreign Language teachers have occasionally used the lab, more for writing and research than project-based lessons. There are 30 student stations lined in rows and faced towards the front. The teacher's station is located in the front. The current computer stations are 3 years old. media type="custom" key="3746617"

**Computer Lab Following Renovation:** The changes of the renovation will reflect a new atmosphere of learning in the lab conducive towards language learning in the 21st century. Each table with have four students stations. Each station will have four student stations with a Robotel headset/microphone, flat screen monitor and computer. In addition they will also have controls to record teacher and student conversations. media type="custom" key="3746581" media type="custom" key="3750651" media type="custom" key="3750311"
 * **Furniture:** The current furniture in the lab is still useful but will not be used in the new renovation. We will be creating clusters of tables that will seat four student stations per cluster. After discussion with the vendor and previewing other sucess implementtaions, we have decided that this proven layout will work for our needs. Current student furniture will be repurposed elsewhere in the high school.


 * **Security:** The Learning Lab will be secured with the standard classroom locking system and equipped with an Iris scanner. The door is always in the locked position. World Language teachers will be given a room key for access, in addition to the building custodians and administrators. The lab will remain closed without adult supervision. In addition there is one storage locked closet in the room to secure any items as designated by the teahers.
 * **Technology Maintenance and Documentation:** The District Technology Department will remain the key personnel for the upkeep of the room. Once installed this lab will become a part of the district maintenance and replacement plan. We anticipate that the software will need to be upgrade within a three year cycle and the hardware in a four/five year cycle. The teachers and staff are trained to contact the HELP DESK for any concerns and to report any equipment malfunctions. Training will be completed through the Instructional Technology staff who will also be the key contract person for Robotel.