Facility Requirements

Overview
Storychaser phase 1 workshops can be held in two different settings:
 * In computer labs which are 3 years old or newer. Computer lab operating systems can be either WindowsXP / Vista / Windows7 or Macintosh OS X.
 * In a BYOL (bring your own laptop) classroom setting.

More information about Storychaser phase 1 workshops (including sample daily agendas) is available on our Attend a Workshop page. See our Software Requirements page for information about software which must be installed on participant computers PRIOR to each workshop.

Computer Lab Requirements
Computer labs must:
 * Have at least 25 computers with high speed Internet access (1 per participant)
 * Have all required software installed on each computer PRIOR to the workshop
 * Have a LCD projector connected to a presenter computer, or capable of connecting to a presenter-provided laptop
 * Have audio speakers for the presenter computer
 * Have AC power outlets available for lead facilitator and co-facilitator laptops, and either:
 * Hardware ethernet connections
 * WiFi access in the lab (login credentials should be provided to the workshop lead facilitator
 * Have required software installed on all participant computers and the presenter computer in advance of the workshop.
 * Have a pre-defined, guest user / participant login setup which can access required software programs listed below. Login credentials should be provided to the lead facilitator in advance of the workshop.
 * Have an emergency contact person available during the actual workshop who can be called to assist in person with any technical difficulties. The name and cell phone number of this lab emergency contact person should be provided to the lead facilitator in advance of the workshop.

BYOL Classroom Requirements
Classrooms for BYOL workshops must:
 * Have available wifi Internet connectivity, with a provided security key / authentication method compatible with both Apple and Windows-based computers
 * Have sufficient wifi Internet connectivity to accomodate 25 simultaneous users
 * Have tables and chairs for participants to sit in groups (generally) of 2 - 4.
 * Have electrical extension cords and power strips provided at each table.

Required Website Whitelist
Lab managers should verify the following websites are accessible on participant computers, USING THE GENERIC/PROVIDED GUEST LOGIN ACCOUNT prior to the workshop. If one or more is not accessible, the local computer network administrator must whitelist the following websites to permit full access by both participant computers as well as guest laptops brought by participants and/or facilitators. This also applies for workshops which are BYOL and wifi connectivity is provided for participants.


 * http://www.storychasers.org
 * http://celebrateoklahoma.us
 * http://www.ning.com
 * http://api.ning.com
 * http://lc.celebrateoklahoma.us
 * http://celebratekansas.ning.com
 * http://sites.google.com
 * http://flickr.com
 * http://compfight.com/
 * http://www.zoo-m.com/flickr-storm/
 * http://sites.google.com
 * http://www.google.com
 * http://drop.io/
 * http://ipadio.com
 * http://creativecommons.org/
 * http://en.wikipedia.org/
 * http://mediaeducationlab.com
 * http://www.youtube.com
 * http://net.educause.edu
 * http://www.speedofcreativity.org

Please direct questions about these requirements to Storychasers at 888.384.5953 or storychasers [at] gmail [dot] com.