Master Classroom Specifications

 

·         Listed below are the estimated costs for the most common items used in our Master Classrooms on the MTSU Campus. Please choose
among the first items listed below for a fixed equipment master classroom. Items are required unless listed as optional. For the TAF
proposal, list standard master classroom items for $36,000 as a line item. For optional items to receive TAF funding, they must be listed
in the proposal as a line item unless all optional items are requested. If all optional items are requested, the line item on the form lists
optional master classroom items for $34,175. The last portion of the list is for master classroom equipment on a cart. All items are required
and all that needs to be listed on the form is portable master classroom equipment for $11,800.

·         Please note that the costs associated with floor coverings, instructor's station, security looks for door, furniture, window treatments,
lighting, electrical or data, white boards or other necessary room improvements are NOT included on this list. Please contact
Dr. Watson Harris, 5366, wharris@mtsu.edu for cost estimates on these essential items. Construction costs are typically $55,000.

·         Additional technology and/or discipline-specific equipment may be included, but it must be specified in the request to receive funding.

 

Item

Estimated Cost

 

 

Standard master classroom configuration (not required to itemize these items on the TAF form)

 

TOTAL

$28,000

PC Computer

1000

17” Smart Sympodium (replaces standard computer monitor & includes Smartboard technology)

1800

LCD Projector (3500 Lumens) Wide XGA w/ mount

1800

Digital Document Camera (Visual Presenter)

3800

Projection Screen (Electric) HDTV size

1600

VCR/DVD w/ Security Rack Mount

400

AMX System Control Package

8500

Instructor Station with AV Equipment Rack, Cables, & Accessories

2500

Audio Playback/PA System

1600

AV Installation Labor (Contract and ITD)

5000

 

 

Optional items (must be itemized on the TAF form)

 

Mac-Mini Computer for instructor (does not include a monitor where an existing monitor or Smart Sympodium will be used) (2GB RAM, 160GB or current standard hard drive, 3 year Apple Care Protection plan)

1025

Mac-Mini Computer w/ 20” LCD monitor for instructor (same specifications as above)

1570

20” iMac computer for students (2GB RAM, 320GB or current standard hard drive, 3 year Apple Care Protection plan)

1610

LaserJet Printer (optional)

1500

PC computers for student workstations (optional)

1100

Course Response System

300

Wireless Microphone System (optional)

1500

Lectern Microphone w/ Desk Stand (optional)

275

77” Smartboard (Smart Sympodium is the standard, but a Smartboard may be considered in special circumstances)

1595

SMART Interactive whiteboard with 50” Plasma

10000

Slide to XGA converter unit

6000

Audio PA system with Assisted Listening Devices

11000*

*required in classrooms with student capacity of 50 or greater

 

 

 

Portable master classroom equipment (not required to itemize on TAF form)

 

TOTAL

$14,750

Nomad Presentation Station PS2000

Includes: Projector, Computer, DVD/VCR, Document Camera, Laptop Connectivity, and a sound system.