Free Classroom Budget Estimate

Answer a few simple questions about your classroom and we will provide you with a no-obligation budget estimate for the installed cost of your distance learning system!

Confused by the terminology? See our GLOSSARY of distance learning / telecommunications terms and definitions!

All information and answers are important for an accurate estimate. Name, Email, School, and Room Dimensions (Length, Width, Ceiling Height) are REQUIRED entries. We must be able to determine the LOCATION of your school. You must have Excel to open, read and print the emailed response.

Your Name:
Your School Email:
Your School or School District:
Your School Telephone Number:
Your School Web Address:
First, Tell us about your classroom
The CLASSROOM we will use is:	Existing in our building Being designed for new construction Being designed-please give us guidance
What is the LENGTH of the Classroom?
What is the WIDTH of the Classroom?
What is the classroom CEILING HEIGHT?
The CEILING TYPE in the classroom is:	2 ft. X 4 ft. drop in tiles 2 ft. X 2 ft. drop in tiles Sheetrock Ceiling Ceiling open to building structure
Type of LIGHTING in the classroom:	Fluorescent Incandescent Both
How many LIGHT FIXTURES are in the Classroom?
In your opinion, does the classroom have ADEQUATE AND UNIFORM lighting?	Yes No I'm not sure
Is your classroom CARPETED?	No Yes
What COLOR is the classroom painted?
Is your classroom in close proximity to NOISY AREAS- i.e. the Gym or Band Hall?	No Yes
What type of walls does the classroom have?	Cinder or Concrete Block Brick Sheetrock Wood Paneling Concrete Other
If on an outside wall, HOW MANY WINDOWS are in the classroom?
Now, a few questions about how you will use the classroom
Will your room only RECEIVE classes, or will you TEACH distance learning classes from it?	Both receive and teach classes Receive classes only Teach classes only
What is the MAXIMUM NUMBER of students you wish to accommodate per class?
Will you dedicate a COMPUTER to this classroom?	Yes, a PC Yes, a Macintosh Both a PC and Macintosh No, not at this time
Do you wish to be able to display the COMPUTER SCREENS on the large classroom monitors and over the distance learning network?	Yes, I need a Scan Convertor Yes, I already have a Convertor No, not at this time
Do you want the ability to RECORD classes to VCR tape?	Yes, local class Yes, classes received Both local and received classes No, not at this time
Finally, we need to know, or help you plan, how your classroom will CONNECT to other classrooms
Do you have EXISTING digital service?	Yes, we have a T1 line for Internet Yes, we have ISDN service for Internet No, not at this time
If above is yes, WHO PROVIDES your digital service?	Local private telephone company Southwestern Bell GTE Our Educational Service Center Another State Agency A collaborating University Other
Does you School District have a WIDE AREA NETWORK?	NO Yes - Via fiber between schools Yes - Via T1's between schools Yes - Via radio/microwave between schools I am not sure
How will you ESTABLISH CONNECTION with other classrooms?	Dedicated - we will bridge through a MCU We want the ability to dial-up any classroom We are not sure
If possible, would you like to SHARE ONE T1 between Internet and your video classroom?	Yes, if it doesn't impact Internet speed We want dedicated service for video We are not sure
Best Guess: HOW MANY COMPUTERS do you have connected to the Internet?	1-50 51-100 101-250 251-500 over 500 We dial into the Internet via modem
Please use this space for additional comments or to list other requirements you might anticipate for your classroom.

Thanks for submitting your information! We will promptly compile a budget estimate for your classroom and return it to you via email.