Proposal

Narrative

The General Chemistry lab space accommodates more than 2000 students per year. We seek funding to continue to upgrade the General Chemistry laboratory's Audio-visual (AV) tools and equipment. The bulky Cart systems that include flat TVs are adapted as AV tools for interactive learning in the laboratory space. However, TVs are becoming outdated, cart systems are bulky, and lab space is being taken up too much. We plan to expand the setup currently used in our four laboratories and make them permanent fixtures using smart board technology. Technology is rapidly developing, and preparing students for evolving technology is critical and involves foundational skills. We aim to increase students’ competencies towards technology by using active learning strategies and incorporating technology and digital literacy to enhance teaching and learning experiences for students and teaching assistants. We plan to use the smart board as an interactive technological tool to strengthen learning experiences by making classes more dynamic, interactive, and engaging. Smartboard boards will be utilized for technological advancements, making lessons more engaging and helping students comprehend the material. It can be used as interactive content delivery to visualize chemical reactions and mechanisms at the molecular level, to predict the experiment's outcome, and to collect data in real time by integrating probes and sensors, which will support interactive and collaborative learning. The smartboard technology, with visual and audio capabilities and multimedia resources, will create an inclusive learning environment and assist students with special needs and different learning styles, increasing accessibility.

Facilities

Electrical and telecom support is needed. Details provided in the quote.

Hardware Requirements

The list of AV equipment required to complete this project is attached to the submission and includes the following: 86" UHD 4K Touchscreen Commercial Monitor, Ultra-Slim Surge Power Distribution Unit, 3 outlets, 60 to 110" Displays, up to 275lBs 800mm x 600mm mounting pattern, room PC, Dual VESA Mount with Adapter Bracket, Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, Crestron® Certified HDMI® Interface Cable, 6, DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter/4K60Hz HDR10 DP1.4 to HDMI2.0b, Wireless Presentation Gateway w/ Miracas, AirMedia® Series 3 Connect Adaptor, Crestron® Certified HDMI® Interface Cable, 6', Dante table ceiling microphone, EasyIP Mixer,EasyIP 30 ePTZ Camera, Saros® Sound Bar 200, Powered, Black, 10.1 in. Tabletop Touch Screen, Dual-Technology Occupancy Sensor.

Software Requirements

There are no software requirements for this project.

Personnel Costs

AV installation and electrical contractor costs are included in the budget, and a quote is provided.

Other Costs

Electrical and telecom supplies and labor during installation. OIT has provided a detailed quote, which is included in the attachment.

Timeline

The project will start at the end of the Spring 2025 semester and will be completed by the end of the Summer 2025.

Sustainability

The project has only one-time hardware and labor costs and will not have recurring fees.

Resource Matching

N/A

Implementing Organization

Chemistry and Biochemistry Department will work with OIT to implement this project.