B.E.S.T. Academy Ruben L. Barkley MEDT 6461 Summer 2008 Media
Center Floor Plan
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Background 2 Since breaking ground in the early 1980s, B.E.S.T.
Academys media center floor plan has been revised twice; most
recently in 2009. Serving as Best Academys hub, the media center is
a 1600+ sq. ft. rectangular space located on the second floor in
the center of the building. Circulation desk flanked by two double
door entrances No windows Limited functional office space for LMS
Current floor plan accommodates: 12 computers 15 tables 4 offices 1
college corner (reading nook).
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3 43 ft. 40 ft. Magazines. College Corner Biographies 100s 900s
Periodicals offices office Circulation Desk Copy machine offices AV
Room & Storage Existing Media Center
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Proposed Revisions 4 Warmth: Warmth: Walls - beige painted
concrete blocks Walls - beige painted concrete blocks Carpet brown
Carpet brown Table and chairs maple Table and chairs maple Book
shelves gray Book shelves gray No bathrooms No bathrooms Two double
door entrances Two double door entrances Technology: Technology:
1600 students 1600 students 12 computers 12 computers 1 printer 1
printer 1 projector 1 projector 1 scanner 1 scanner 1 copy machine
1 copy machine Work space: Work space: Minimal Minimal Circulation
desk placement limits optimal flow Circulation desk placement
limits optimal flow Though B.E.S.T. Academys current floor plan
allows media specialists to view students at work and provide
seamless traffic flow, it lacks the optimal warmth, technology, and
work environment necessary to realize ideal program success. Warmth
: Warmth : Walls Drywall or warmer beige painted concrete blocks
Carpet multicolored floor tiles and area rugs Table and chairs
maple Book shelves Columbia Blue Renovated LMS offices with
bathrooms. Single double door entry Technology: Technology: 1600
students 44 computers including new computer lab. 6 printers 2 Flat
screens with smart board capabilities 5 scanners 2 copy machines
Workspace: Workspace: Enhanced for student and faculty projects
Circulation desk moved to provide greater traffic flow and viewing
capability
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5 43 ft. 40 ft. Magazines. College Corner Biographies 100s 900s
Periodicals offices office Circulation Desk Copy machine offices AV
Room & Storage Proposed Revisions Offices are combined to form
computer lab Podium placed o n center wall, flanked by two flat
screen TVs smart board equipped. Enhanced with additional seating
and stimuli Work space for student projects
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Drum Roll Please... 6
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7 43 ft. 40 ft. 100s 900s Magazines. College Corner office
Periodicals Copy machines Computer Lab (20) AV Room & Storage
Circulation Desk Biographies Work station 6 66 6 CNNFOX Smart board
Ideal Media Center
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Rationale 8 The B.E.S.T. Academy School faculty and staff
endeavors to be a two time nationally recognized school of
excellence and feels very strongly that funds, previously
decreased, must be earmarked for media program enhancements in
order to reach their goal. B.E.S.T. Academy's does not lack an
adequate book and resource supply however, the environment in which
consumption occurs is less than optimal. Proposed plan calls for
larger College Corner with additional stimuli such as chess boards
and DVD players for individualized learning. Walls will be
brightened to provide a warm and friendly environment upon media
center entry. Chandeliers will be hung to add ambiance and elegance
to a currently austere environment. Multicolored carpet tiles will
provide the needed color and charm currently lacking. New
architecturally enhanced double door entry way will be added to
provide additional wall space and control traffic flow and security
breaches.
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Rationale Continued 9 Technology is pervasive in todays
society. B.E.S.T. Academy must be adequately equipped with the
appropriate technology to ensure students are successful when
pursuing higher education and beyond. The current student to
computer technology ratio is vastly disproportionate and must be
addressed. Further, access to printers, scanners, and copiers is
limited. Following are recommendations: Dedicated computer allowing
for individual classroom instruction Additional computers (double
the current number) providing access to more students Printers and
scanners at the end of each computer station increasing
productivity Additional copy machine in newly created work station
supplying project preparation Two 50 flat screen televisions with
smart board capabilities providing up to the minute news and
presentation platforms New podium for presentations and smart board
controls
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Rationale Continued 10 Staff members and students alike
frequently admonish the current media center work space
environment; virtually nonexistent. Ideally, a workspace similar to
those reflected at Kinkos would greatly enhance learning and
preparation. Once considered an upper middle class Atlanta Public
School, B.E.S.T. Academy currently educates students residing in
moderate to lower income households. Many students often lack
monetary resources for supplies necessary to complete school
projects. Additionally, they lack the space in which to complete
them: Round table equipped with basic school utensils allowing
creativity and optional meeting space. Workspace located
immediately outside of new computer lab with access to copiers and
scanners. Newly renovated LMS offices with private bathrooms
providing a space to eat lunch and conduct media program business.
Staggered tables and computer stations allowing greater traffic
flow and visibility.
