This presentation provide two approaches to addressing the lifecycle refresh requirements for a colleges multi-mediated teaching stations. The approach demonstrate show to solve the issues when it is budgetary and there is a need for consistency in the technology.
5. Refresh OptionsTechnology Based Refresh projectors every 4 years, show breakdown Different Doc Camera (Wolfvision)Doc Camera/Visual Presenter in designated roomsEliminate VHS/DVD devices Location BasedPC refresh every 4 years within normal PC Lifecycle management plan
9. VHSVHS players are no longer manufactured as of December 31, 2008Unable to buy new combos units as of February 2009Purchased a batch of 40 in May 2009 but had to switch vendors as JVC was the last vendor to manufacturer them.Current units should last until end of FY 2012May be able to get used refurbished/off brand, but unreliable Curriculum and budget impact to discontinue or convert to DVD format or online
10. VHS UsageNOTE 1: The total VHS check out does not distinguish for unique titlesNOTE 2: Total video assets 4,973 are cataloged in the Library system todayNOTE 3: The library has indicated they have not cataloged all videos that are used today by different departments.
11. Plan to decommission use of VHSPurchase additional 20 VCR/DVD combo units in Fiscal
12. Document CamerasStarting 2007, switched from Wolfvision to ElmoLess expensive unit ($1600 vs. $2200)Most commonly used brand in Education IndustryRequires more user intervention to adjust displayCurrently the Elmo is not meeting the needs of faculty that want to show 3D objects
13. Specialized AreasHigh end applications, AutoCADLarger/deeper classroomsMobile lab presentationsMicroscopesX-raysClassroom parts - Automotive, Diesel, etc.