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Intelligent Classroom

There have been many different definitions to the "Intelligent Classroom over the last 10 years. Some of the definitions are as loose as putting an interactive white board and a projector in the room. Others are more detailed with specific content.

Dell Corporation has been a leader for years and has had several different versions of the “Intelligent Classroom”. The most current definition is: “through its ability to stimulate learning on multiple levels, technology can enhance the classroom experience for both teachers and student”.

Other corporations and products have included other definitions. One definition includes: “The most important part of the Intelligent Classroom is the …Students, Teacher, and the Educational Interaction”. This view stresses the importance of the educational interaction rather than just technology products. Typical technology used in an Intelligent Classroom would include a projector, computer, sound, student response systems, video distribution, and IP TV. All of these products would have one goal, and that is to improve the learning experience for the students. Media Rich Curriculum (MRC) now is the center piece of the classroom rather than the technology if implemented correctly.

Video Distribution on a local area network requires several key features. A properly designed network, and video distribution equipment. If questions are brought up regarding the ability of a specific network to support video distribution a general guideline can be followed: "If the network can support VoiP (Voice Over IP) the network should support video distribution." While this is a general statement, it does help educators set a guideline for implementing MRC on a network going to a classroom.

[|Dell Connected Classroom]

[|Intelligent Classroom, Integrated and designed by United Systems]

[| MediaCAST Video Distribution]

[| Interactive White Board and Student Responders]