Lab
Description
MLL
The
Multimedia Language Lab (MLL) was installed at the Center
for English Language and Orientation Programs
(CELOP) during the summer of 1996. It replaced three 20-seat Revox
tape-based labs, which had been in use for over a decade.
The
Program
CELOP
is an intensive English Program run at Boston
University for students of English
as a second language (ESL), many of whom are preparing for study
at an American university. With enrollments in recent years as high
as 1,450/AY and students from over 50 countries, it is one of
the largest and most diverse IEPs in the country and has been in
operation since 1977.
Layout
Labs. There
are four computer labs for students at CELOP: three lab classrooms and one Open Lab, which is a self-access lab for students to use all day.
- Room 255: 16 student stations plus 1 teacher station (Apple Mac Minis)
- Room 257: 18 student stations plus 1 teacher station (Apple Mac Minis)
- Room 267a: 17 student stations plus 1 teacher station (Apple eMac)
- Room 267b: 10 student stations plus 1 lab monitor station (4 Apple eMacs, 6 Dell PCs)
Smart classrooms. Three classrooms outside the lab are set up as smart rooms with built-in video and audio projection and multiple input capabilities.
Administration. There are two lab offices housing 2 admin stations, 4-5 development stations (for scanning, audio and video editing, DVD burning, etc.), and 4-6 servers.
Apple PowerMac servers running these services:
- Workgroup Manager (authentication/document storage)
- File Services (data, media, backups)
- FileMaker Pro (database)
- Other services may include iCal, wiki, and QuickTime Streaming server
Other capabilities
Mobile smart classrooms. We have 4 projector carts with video and audio projection and multiple input capabilities and one projector in a bag.
Internet access. All rooms have at least one wired 10Mb Ethernet connection, and both of our classroom buildings have ubiquitous wireless (WiFi) access (802.11g).
Printers. Each lab has its own B&W laser printer.
Laptops. Apple laptops running Mac OS X and Windows for faculty, staff, and class use.
Cameras. Video and still analog and digital cameras for class use.
iPods. iPods for teacher use in class to broadcast captured audio.
Speakers. Portable speakers for laptops and iPods for classes.
External hard drives/CD/DVD drives.
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