The lab is designed to accommodate student projects of all kinds - from specific class-assigned multimedia projects to individuals choosing to do a project for a class assignment option.

A sign-up notebook is located just inside the room - divided into 45 minute segments of time beginning at 7:30 am.  Passes can be signed for PLC Fridays beginning at 8:00 am!

Software available for use includes:

• Microsoft MovieMaker3
• Microsoft Producer for PowerPoint
  
• Microsoft PhotoStory
• Adobe Elements (a mini PhotoShop)
• OpenOffice Suite (including Draw - PhotoShop compatible)
• Microsoft Office (with Publisher)
  

Equipment available for check-out includes:

• 5 Handicams with tripods (two use DVD+/-RW discs or memory card, three use 8mm tape)
  
• 5 Mivica still cameras (use 3, 3/4" floppy disks, available from Circulation Desk)

Editing Equipment includes:

• Scanner (graphics can be scanned and saved to the computer)
  
• Headphones with attached mic for voice-over recording
  
• External speakers
• 2, 2Gig computers (these are NOT networked at this time, so you need to bring everything you are using to the station on CD, DVD, or other storage device or camera)
  
• Color printer (to be used judicially)
  

I am available to come to your classroom and do a quick PowerPoint presentation explaining elements of the lab to your students. 

November 2006