Technology@Wooster

IT, Communications, Theatre, Purchasing, and Physical Plant have been collaborating on the development of a renovation plan for Wishart 102. One of the chief goals of the renovation of this classroom is the establishment of new standards for technologically-enhanced classrooms on the Wooster campus. The new design will reflect important lessons learned during the renovation of the learning spaces in Kauke Hall. The implementation of the new design in Wishart 102 will afford faculty and instructional technologists the opportunity to evaluate it fully, and their experience in Wishart 102 will inform the future development of technologically-enhanced classrooms on campus. The renovation of Wishart 102 is therefore seen as the development of a prototype.

The room will include a ceiling-mounted projector, motorized screen, dvd/vcr combo unit, speakers, amplifer, document camera, and, of course, a computer. The combo unit, amplifer, document camera and computer will be housed within a custom-designed podium located at the front of the room. The technology will be controlled using a Pixie Pro unit mounted on the podium. The renovation, however, goes beyond equipping the room with new classroom technology. The classroom furniture will also be replaced–with an eye toward flexibility in accomodating various teaching and learning styles. The goal has been to think holistically about the classroom space and the overall impact on learning.

Work will get underway soon after the end of the current academic year and will be complete by June 30. IT is excited to be working on a project of this nature, and is very pleased to be partnering with Communications, Theatre, Purchasing and Physical Plant. Developments will be published on the blog.