> > - Microphone/sound support (some instructors are soft-spoken)
Including induction loop system for the hard-of-hearing. Microphones are also important for recording the session, which can be vital for students with learning difficulties or language difficulties (and is a useful resource for all attendees, including the tutors). All the best, Phil Hasnip ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Phil Hasnip Email: [email protected] Dept of Physics University of York Tel: +44 (0)1904 324624 York YO10 5DD On 25 April 2017 at 21:01, Williams, Jason <[email protected]> wrote: > - Windows (with shades/blinds; feels more relaxing to be working > long hours when you can see something other than 4 cement walls) > > - Microphone/sound support (some instructors are soft-spoken) > > > > From: Discuss <[email protected]> on behalf of > "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 3:31 PM > To: Software Carpentry discussion <[email protected]> > Subject: [Discuss] your ideal training space is...? > > Hi, > > Suppose you're running a Software Carpentry-style workshop (hands on, a > couple of days, 30-40 people) - what features would your ideal room have? > So far I've got: > > - in-floor power outlets every 3m > - disabled access > - reliable high-capacity WiFi (probably its own node) > - dual screen/dual projector > - wheeled tables (easy to rearrange) > - support forward-facing, U-shaped, small islands > - extra HVAC to handle crowds with laptops in summer > - whiteboards on all available surfaces > - soundproof (or close to) > - easy external access (no interior barriers) > - easy access to washrooms and coffee area (no internal barriers) > - clock on rear wall (visible to trainer but not distracting trainees) > - storage closet for office supplies (so that they don't wander away as > quickly) > - adjustable lighting with human-comprehensible controls > - easy printer access (in room or nearby) > > What would you add? > Cheers, > Greg > > _______________________________________________ > Discuss mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.software-carpentry.org/listinfo/discuss
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