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Computer Lab

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Rough Outline

• Lead Section / Introduction
  • Definition
    • Space with numerous computer workstations, generally with network access(possibly restricted), typical OS, input systems, accessible to anyone who has access to the space.
  • Overview of types / purposes of computer labs (e.g. library, school, etc.)
• Characteristics of Public Computers / Public Computer Labs(see related article)
  • Lockdown to prevent unauthorized tampering
  • Usefulness in the context of the widespread possession of personal computers
    • Source(s):
      • Computer Labs Get Rebooted As Lounges: New Gathering Places for Laptop Users Help Colleges Save on Upkeep
      • The Myth About the Need for Public Computer Labs
    • Software
    • Hardware Capabilities
    • Networking
    • Reliability
  • Disability accessible public computers
    • Source(s):
      • Information Access and Adaptive Technology
• Library Computer Labs
  • Source(s):
    • The Multi-Purpose Library Computer Lab
  • Description
    • Computer Labs operated by a library, generally accessible to anyone (who has access to the library)
  • Purpose
    • Computer access for those who would otherwise not have any
    • Extended access to the library collection
• School Computer Labs
  • Source(s):
    • Computers and Classroom Culture
  • Description
    • Computer Labs operated by a school, generally accessible only to the students/staff of that school
    • Simplifies providing access to licensed software to the general population of the school
  • Purpose
    • Educational use
    • Specific uses which require software/hardware not readily available on personal computers
      • Source(s):
        • The Myth About the Need for Public Computer Labs
      • Video Editing
      • 3D Design
      • Programming
• Other Computer Labs
  • Virtual Computing Lab
    • Source(s):
      • NCSU's Virtual Computing Lab: a Cloud Computing Solution
  • Media Lab
    • MIT Media Lab
      • Source(s):
        • The Media Lab: Inventing the Future at MIT

Annotated Bibliography

• Brand, Stewart. The Media Lab: Inventing the Future at MIT. New York, N.Y: Viking, 1987. Print.
  • Reputable publisher, author who was at one point a visiting scientist to the lab. Included as a source about Media Labs in general and the MIT media lab specifically, because both are briefly mentioned in the current article.

• Hawkins, B L, and D G. Oblinger. "The Myth About the Need for Public Computer Labs."Educause Review. 42.5 (2007): 10-11. Print.
  • Printed by a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of higher education through information technology; included as a viewpoint on the purpose/need for computer labs.

• Cook, Michael N, and Mark Shelton. Managing Public Computing. Washington, DC: Association of Research Libraries, 2007. Print.
  • Reputable publisher, included for insight concerning what goes into making public/library computers available for use.

• Lackie, Robert J. M. L. I. S. M. A. C. I. S, and Edward M. M. L. S. Corrado. "The Multi-Purpose Library Computer Lab." College & Undergraduate Libraries. 8.2 (2001): 27-51. Print.
  • Authors seem qualified, included for computer labs in the context of library computer labs.

• Cunningham, Carmela, and Norman Coombs. Information Access and Adaptive Technology. Washington, D.C: American Council on Education, 1997. Print.
  • Publisher seems reputable, included for computer labs in the context of being disability accessible.

• Schofield, Janet W. Computers and Classroom Culture. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995. Print.
  • Reputable publisher, included for computer labs in the context of classrooms.

• Terris, Ben. "Computer Labs Get Rebooted As Lounges: New Gathering Places for Laptop Users Help Colleges Save on Upkeep." Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review. 75.8 (2010): 21-23. Print.
  • Publisher seems reputable, included for perspective on practicality of university computer labs

• Schaffer, H.E, S.F Averitt, M.I Hoit, A Peeler, E.D Sills, and M.A Vouk. "NCSU's Virtual Computing Lab: a Cloud Computing Solution." Computer. 42.7 (2009): 94-97. Print.
  • Authors seem qualified, included for computer labs in the context of cloud computing.