COMPUTER LABORATORY DESIGN GROUP

1.0 INTRODUCTION OF COMPUTER LABORATORY DESIGN

Computer laboratory is very important to use by the students at the school. Computer
laboratory must design with highly collaborative, support hands-on activity, computer-rich and
interactive learning environment. In this paper, will describe the studio-collaborate style (SCS)
and discuss how its features promote desired interactions.

2.0 SCS DESIGN AND DESCRIPTION

2.1 WHAT IS SCS?

SCS is new design of the computer laboratory that can be applied at the school in
Malaysia. This design is suitable in teaching and learning for all subjects in secondary
school whether in urban or rural area.

2.2 WHAT TYPES OF SCS LABORATORY?

As name Studio-Collaboration Style Laboratory, this lab promote students learn more
enjoyable, collaborate with peers on tasks given by teacher, actively involve with the
material they are learning. Furthermore, this lab do not focus only on students but also
concern about the teacher comfort in delivering the contents of the subject such as
Mathematics, Islamic Education, English Language, History and so on.
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3.0 WHAT MAKES THIS SCS LABORATORY DIFFERENT AND SPECIAL WITH OTHER DESIGN?
There are many benefits placing students in SCS Laboratory. Firstly, placing students into
formal cooperative groups in SCS laboratory. Because they can talk each other, they are
naturally more active (or interactive). Teammates also can provide additional resources and
avenue to success. In addition, seeing how others approach problems can be very valuable,
especially for students whose performance is slow.

By careful design of this SCS, students can be placed into situations where they work at the
upper levels of Bloom Taxonomy on synthesis and evaluation of each other’s ideas. Perhaps
students can get benefit from cognitive activity where they learn more when they teach others.

Most significantly, this SCS concern more on the learning environment, not just a physical
layout of laboratory. By taking a cue from restaurant layout, SCS utilize round table with
comfortable chairs placed around them. The 4-foot diameter round table is appearing the best
for closeness conversation.

The teacher station at the center of the lab has a smaller table/podium. It is outfitted with the
computer and a video presentation system. Teacher also provided with wireless microphone
which to be helpful when the teacher wants everyone’s attention. Teacher can move around
the class freely and get the student attention across the room or right behind the students!!

Moreover, large white boards mounted on the walls and a smaller, portable group boards have
multiple benefits. This is because, since students do their activity on open places, the teacher
can see more easily groups progressing during teaching and learning. In addition, students can
view or critiques each other boards during the teaching and learning process. It is also can be a
tool for presentation to the entire class.

4.0 WHAT PHYSICAL TOPOLOGY AND WIRING OF SCS AND WHY?

In this SCS, it uses Star topology. It is designed with each node (file server, workstations,
and peripherals) connected directly to a central network hub, switch, or concentrator. Data on
a star network passes through the hub, switch, or concentrator before continuing to its
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destination. The hub, switch, or concentrator manages and controls all functions of the
network. It also acts as a repeater for the data flow. This configuration is common with twisted
pair cable; however, it can also be used with coaxial cable or fiber optic cable.

Star Topology

By concerning first the disadvantages of star topology, which are requires more cable
length than a linear topology, if the hub, switch, or concentrator fails, nodes attached are
disabled and more expensive than linear bus topologies because of the cost of the hubs, etc,
there are have a strong reason behind this.

This SCS only use one common size of classroom. So, cable length is not too much
that will be used. Furthermore, easy to install and wire, no disruptions to the network when
connecting or removing devices and most importantly, easy to detect faults and to remove
parts.
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5.0 SCS OPERATING SYSTEM:

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic

5.1 SCS SOFTWARE:

Microsoft Office 2007

Adobe Reader 8

Mozilla Firefox version 3.0.17

Kaspersky Antivirus 2010

5.2 MONITORING SOFTWARE:

Net Monitor for Classroom 2.2

Review of the software:

Net Monitor for Classroom is a program that allows a 'view' of a computer

monitor of a remote computer, which is connected to the network. To be able to view a
computer monitor of the remote computer, the program Net Monitor for Classroom,
must be installed and running on this particular remote computer. The program can be
used on networks that use the TCP/IP network protocol. Immediately after the program
Net Monitor for Classroom is started, it checks if the program Net Objective connected
to a teacher's computer, is running on any of the remote computers. After that, the
program displays the windows of all remote computers, where with time (depending on
the adjustments) the picture appears, which is displayed on the monitor of the remote
computer. A teacher also has the ability to send a message to the students' computers.
Teacher can lock the remote computers at any time.

5.3 BACKUP SYSTEM:

Double Driver

Double Driver can backup the initial set of drivers and can easily find drivers for
hardware installed in a notebook if the operating system has to be setup again. Double
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Driver is a very simple and useful tool which allows you to view all the drivers installed
on your system and also allows user to backup, restore, save and print all chosen drivers
simply and reliably.

Double Driver analyzes user system and lists the most important driver details
such as version, date, provider and etc. All drivers that are found can easily be backed
up the application and easily restored at a later point in one go.

Double Driver is freeware. Feel free to use and give this program to anyone.

5.4 RESTORE SYSTEM :

Norton Ghost™ 15.0

Features :

Creates full system and file backups — Safeguards user system, settings, applications,
and files with flexible, comprehensive backup protection. Restores from system failures
— Recovers user system and data even without restart computer. Enables convenient,
secure offsite backups — Saves recovery points to an FTP site for easier offsite
management and even backs up your data to network-attached storage devices.

6.0 SCS BUDGET

Items (Hardware) Amount Unit Price Amount

Price
20 Set of RM 879 RM 17580
Inspiron™
560
Desktop

Inspiron™ 560 Desktop

Processor:Intel(R) Core 2 Quad Q8300 (2.5GHz, 1333Hz, 4MB)

OS: Genuine Windows(R) 7 Home Premium 64bit (English)

Memory:6GB (2X2GB/2X1GB) DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz Memory

Hard Drive: 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive with Native Command Queuing

Monitor: Dell(TM) IN1910N 18.5 " Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor

Video Card: NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GT220 1024MB DDR3 Graphics

Optical Drive: 16x DVD+/-RW Drive

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Keyboard: Dell(TM) USB Entry Keyboard (English)

Mouse: New Dell USB Optical Mouse with Scroll, black

1 set of RM 2,199 RM 2,199
Dell 1410X
Projector

Dell 1410X Projector

Resolution:Native XGA (1024x768) resolution with autosync up to UXGA

(1600x1200)

Brightness: 2700 ANSI Lumens (Max.)

Contrast Ratio: 2200:1 Typical (Full On / Full Off)

1 set of RM 239 RM 239

Dell
V313W
All-in-One
Dell V313W All-in-One Wireless Printer Wireless
Printer
Fast Speed Wireless. Everyday Convenience

All-In-One Function: Print/Copy/Scan

Wireless function anywhere within wireless network range.

20 set of RM 188.00 RM3760

Kit - Belkin
N Wireless
USB
Adapter

Belkin Inc

Kit - Belkin N Wireless USB Adapter

1 set of Kit RM 225 RM 225
- Belkin N
Wireless
Router

Belkin Inc

Kit - Belkin N Wireless Router

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TOTAL RM24003

Item (software) Amount Unit Price Amount

Price
1 RM 699.00 RM 699.00

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic

1 RM185 RM185

Microsoft Office Home 2007

1 RM121 RM121

Kaspersky Antivirus
TOTAL RM1005
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Furniture Amount Unit Price Amount

Price
Desk for teacher 1 RM120 RM120
Desk for student 20 RM99 RM1920
Widescreen 1 RM300 RM300
Whiteboard 1 RM450 RM450
Chairs 21 RM89 RM1869
TOTAL RM4659

SUB TOTAL FOR COMPUTER LAB:

Hardware + Software + Furniture = RM29667

7.0 SCS MAINTAINANCE

 There will be weekly, monthly and yearly maintenance for computer laboratory.
 ICT teacher also must take further action for report made by student considering any
damage to computer appliances.

7.1 WEEKLY :
Daily check for air conditioner and electric supply. Enable computer updates. Check and
enable backup
7.2 MONTHLY:
Manual update for Microsoft software and Antivirus software. Monthly check for hardware
and software.
7.3 YEARLY:
Cleaning computer lab, including the computer parts and the whole computer lab.
Fill the yearly checklist to inform any missing or damage of computer hardware.
Reformat drive and do a clean reinstall
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LAB COMPUTER SCS LAYOUT

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Widescr
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St
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Window

Whiteb
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each group

SYMBOL

Desk for student

Wheel School

Desk for teacher

Desk for stage

Cabinet
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