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Digital Middletown

The Digital Middletown Project aims to enhance educational experiences in Muncie's Cowan Community Schools and Mitchell Elementary School through a high-bandwidth wireless network. Launched in phases, the project began in the early 2000s and focuses on evaluating the impact of high-definition content, video conferencing, and electronic field trips. Supported by significant federal and private grants, the initiative connects local schools with Ball State University and the surrounding community, providing students and educators with advanced technological resources.

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Digital Middletown

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  1. Digital Middletown By Meredith A. Samson

  2. History • 1920s and 1930s Robert and Helen Lynd established Muncie as the most studied city in America. • 1924 sociological study • It was believed that Muncie was indicative of a typical city in the U.S.A. • Hence, “Middletown”.

  3. History continued: • The Digital Middletown Project was developed in three phases. • The second phase was launched around March of 2005. • Currently, the third phase was recently launched. • Data collection results will be evaluated and released upon the conclusion of this third phase.

  4. Goals • Install a wireless, high bandwidth network to Cowan Community Schools and Mitchell Elementary School. • Test the value, impact, and educational potential of delivery models and higher broadband widths.

  5. Purpose • The high bandwidth allows for more of a media aspect within technology through high definition content. • Video Conferencing • Electronic Field Trips (web/DVD) • Electronic Field Trips (interactive) • Annenburg Films (professional development) • United Streaming (Discover Channel)

  6. Who is Included? • Cowan Community Schools: • 1 4th grade classroom • 1 5th grade classroom • Mitchell Elementary School: • 1 4th grade classroom • 1 5th grade classroom • Ball State University • Halteman Village Neighborhood

  7. How are they connected? • Scheidler tower which is centrally located in the middle of the two schools, Ball State and the neighborhood emits signals at various lengths. • This allows those participating such as the schools to be connected to each other, Ball State resources, and the internet.

  8. Extra Information • The bandwidth allows for everyday use of notebook computers by students and teachers. • The signal that is used is so narrow that it cannot be intercepted.

  9. Possibilities are supported by, but not limited to: • Proxim: a wireless equipment manufacturing company provided a majority of the necessary equipment for this study. • $600,000 Federal grant • $20 million grant from the Lilly Foundation

  10. Bibliography • www.bsu.edu/digitalmiddletown • www.wi-fiplanet.com/columns/article.php/3492861 • www.thejournal.com/17182 • http://inlethd.com/documents/cs_bsu_FINAL.pdf

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