Infrastructure & Planning & Wiring
Classroom network infrastructure planning & network wiring. The decision to integrate networking technology into a school system is a daunting one. In the planning stage, considerations include the needs of the classroom and teachers, what types of equipment will be required to meet them, and the budgeting available. Once that has been determined, providers of services and manufacturers of equipment must be researched and selected; and, finally, the logistics of installation and implementation must be mapped out, before the actual work begins. An overwhelming amount of information must be gathered, assimilated and considered before the first electrical plug is connected. Find help in these tasks by browsing the links provided here.
FarNet: States Inventory Project and Information Guide
A repository for details on developing an information infrastructure, with material by state on access, laws and regulations, and demographics.
National Center for Technology Planning
Clearinghouse for information related to educational technology planning, with articles on technology planning, and additional useful resources.
Pacific Bell, California: Education First Project
This project, funded by Pacific Bell to wire schools in California, gives details on various telecommunications options and their requirements.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill: Schoolhouse Networking and Other Connectivity Information Center
A helpful site offering information on developing a school technology plan, technical details on building a school-based network, and guidelines.
ZDNet.com: Top Wired Colleges Guide
If you're seeking examples of successful technology integration, browse this list of America's "most wired colleges" and how they were chosen.



