Power,+Lighting,+Windows

The lighting is indirect full-spectrum lighting mounted above translucent tiles. The lights are currently controlled using 2 switches to that the lighting in the room can be adjusted to help avoid glare on the screens of the white board, pull down screen, and the television. No changes are needed in this lighting configuration.
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Power
When operating, laptops will be running on batteries, but provisions must be made for charging them when not in use in order for students to be able to use their laptops for a full school day. After considering several options, the most efficient method would be to have a mobile cart in the room. This cart provides a safe "home" for the laptops when not in use by students. Charging, wire management, power safety, as well as a home for the printer and supplies are provided efficiently and securely. Using a cart with a timer that provides for the charging of half the laptops at once, the electrical supply currently on board will be more than adequate [per district electrician]. The carts can be locked to add to security when students and teacher are not in the room.

Windows
Glare is an issue in this classroom. Currently it is necessary to keep the vinyl blinds in the 80% down position all the time and if viewing of the white board, screen, or television is necessary, the blinds must be in a full down position. To that end, I propose to install a blind system that will filter light and also black out light when necessary. This becomes a double blind system that has a layer that filters, or diffuses the light so that there is no glare, but the light is still present for growing plants and students! The second layer blackens the room for those time when dark is required. Since both these layers are fabric, they will help to soften the room visually and audibly. pages 3 and 28 contain the description and specifications of the blinds.




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