Eleni,



I'd advise you to invest in a laptop cart for the room, rather than desktops, and combine it with active learning style furniture.



This way, you have a multi-use room that can accommodate many more activities than a traditional, hard-wired computer lab can.



Get the chairs with attached tablets as big as possible, like the Node option from Steelcase.



If other specialized equipment is needed, like scanners, make them wireless or have them stationed on small tables in the corners, where students can connect the laptops to them.



Regards,



Jacob



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From: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Eleni Nikiforou

Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 4:11 AM

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Subject: lab set up



Dear all,



We would like to set up a new computer lab at my institution and would like to know what other Language Centres are using. What type of hardware/ software do you use? We are thinking of using round tables and trying to work on a set up that will also allow the option of having a clean desk (perhaps using laptops or tablets). Any advice would be appreciated. 



Many thanks,

Eleni



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Eleni Nikiforou

Special Teaching Staff (English)

Language Centre

University of Cyprus



Tel. +357 22892908