1. Webcam with microphone, speakers and internet connection or a Video conferencing system.
2. 3 Computers
3. Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Polycom PVX, or ITV Codec
4. Internet link
5. LCD Projector
6. Digital camera (optional)
7. Printer (optional - not necessary with most setups)
   

• All three and possibly four or more computers (a student Research Team is optional) are linked to the Internet and to a printer.
• The Communications Team uses the web cam or videoconferencing system as well as one computer that requires the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer. The videoconferencing system can be a dedicated videoconference unit such as Polycom or Tandberg or a computer equipped with a webcam, a microphone, speakers, and videoconferencing software such as Skype, Winodws Live Messenger, etc.
• The videoconferencing system also permits Mission Control to see the students during the mid-mission and end-of-mission briefings.
  The Volcano, Hurricane, and Evacuation Teams (Computers #2, #3, and #4) require up-to-date versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
• All required software is specified below.
• A computer projection device and a large screen located in the front of the room permits the students to see the Mission Commander and watch several videos during the mission.It is also helpful for the students to see the "chat" window on a big screen.
• A digital camera is valuable for recording the excitement of the mission.

Note: A computer lab may be too crowded. Typically labs are arranged in permanent rows. This does not permit team communications or the required flow of foot traffic.

Communications Team (2 students in front of room)

• 1 H.323 Videoconference System or Videoconferencing over IP. (Either standalone unit or computer based)
• 1 computer
• Internet link
• LCD projector

Skype	Download
iVisit	Download
Netmeeting:	Download

Hurricane, Volcano and (Optional) Research Team Locations
Hurricane and Volcano Teams have between 4 and 8 students and should be located on the sides of the room. The optional Research Team should have between 2 and 4 students, all located at the rear center of room. The technology requirements for these teams are the following:

• 2-3 Computers (one per team)
• Optional Printer (network)
• Internet link
• Internet browser

Each of these two computers should be linked to the Internet with one of the following browsers installed: Internet Explorer 4.x or newer, or Netscape’s Navigator 4.x or newer.
Note: America Online WILL NOT WORK for Operation Montserrat. If an alternative Internet link is not possible, a CD with the appropriate data for the mission is available.

These two computers may be networked to a single printer located in a convenient place in the room.

The Evacuation Team should have, ideally, one computer for every two students.

Connection Procedures

• H.323 IP Videoconference System: Get the IP number from the Challenger Learning Center at Paducah, plug it in your system and dial at 384 kb
• Skype: Download the Skyp software for free on the communication officer's unit. The Challenger Learning Center at Paducah will provide a login ID and password during system test.
• Netmeeting: Open the program, go to the “Call” menu, and select “New Call.” In the window that pops up, next to where it says "To," you have to type the Challenger Learning Center’s IP number. This is available from the technical support staff.
• IVisit: Open the program, login into the iVisit Net. Go to File, select Connect IP, type the Challenger Learning Center’s IP number. This is available from the technical support staff.

The other computer of the Communication team will be used for the Student Board of communication. In the Internet Explorer you will need to type the following URL: http://clcemissions.org/omdata and the fill the Team Name and Password provided by the Challenger Learning Center's support staff.

Technical Questions
Please contact our Challenger Learning Center Director: Mellisa Duncan, Mellisa.Duncan@kctcs.edu

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