Construction Information
Title
Active Learning
Curriculum
Classroom
  Overview
  Tables
  Computers
  Lab Equipment
  Instructor's
  Furnishings
  Construction
  Images
Results
Resources

What had to be done

  • Remove lab stations already in the room
  • Cut channels in cement floor to get power and networking to under each table and instructor station
  • Mount projectors on ceiling
  • Install conduit to carry cables from instructor's station to projectors
  • Install drop ceiling, carpet, new lighting and white boards

Cost break down

The following is an approximate description of the cost of different aspects of constructing the room, meant for a guide only.
 
Item
Approximate item cost
Total cost
Construction (gutting room, install power, network, lighting, carpet, ceiling, painting, whiteboards)
$20,000
$20,000
Tables (2 "D" shaped tables put together) 
$1,000
$4,000
Table installation
$300
$300
Overhead projectors (2)
$5,000
$10,000
Elmo document camera
$2,000
$2,000
AV Cables   
$500
Laptops (13)
$1,400
$18,500
Security cables  
$500
Furniture (storage cabinet, instructor station)  
$700
Chairs
$150
$5,200
Software, lab equipment  
$13,000
Total  
$75,000