Standard 3.1 Appropriate up-to-date multimedia materials should be readily available. Visual aid equipment should be readily available and utilized in the training process.
Supportive documentation:
Yes, Multimedia equipment such as Projectors, Document Cameras, and DVD player are used in the classroom. Various CD/DVD resources are available for enrichment areas; basic drafting skills, sketching, architectural design. Media Center has more architectural themed DVDs for check out. Teacher station has Vision, a desktop monitoring software.
Standard 3.2 Equipment used for CADD components of the architectural drawing & design program should be compatible with the requirements of local employers and should be available in sufficient number to support program objectives.
Do the equipment, supplies, and software used in the program reflect the types used in the architectural drawing & design industry (such as Revit or SolidWorks)?
Is a systematic replacement schedule used to maintain up-to-date equipment at industry standards as recommended by the advisory committee?
Supportive documentation and comments:
Yes, All hardware has a service warranty of five years. According to an advisory committee member, the equipment currently placed in the lab is more than adequate for training purposes. There are 28 Dell …computers, one teacher computer and one laptop loaded with the 2017 Autodesk applications such as AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, and Sketchbook Pro. The software is permanently licensed to the County for 31 seats and updates will be available as deemed necessary.
Standard 3.3 The service of professional instructional development personnel should be used when available. At a minimum, equipment and supplies should be available for duplication or copying printed materials. Instructional development personnel should conduct in-service and/or training in curriculum and media development.
Supportive documentation::
Media specialist conduct workshops for technology related use in the classroom. CTAERN offers professional development. CCSD offers professional development. A Copy machine is located in the work room area of the class lab. There is also a poster maker, laminator, and paper cutting tools for instructional use.
Standard 3.4 Current instructional texts (if applicable) or pertinent material used to satisfy program objectives should be available for each student in quantities appropriate for the instructional delivery system used.