Classroom+Technology+Scenario

=Classroom Technology Scenario=

Brett Weiss Madison Steiner Christi Flannigan Addison Viets Jordan Horner
 * Team Members:**


 * Team Name:** The Others


 * Team Leader:** Brett Weiss


 * Class Grade:** 5th Grade


 * Total Amount of Awarded Funds Spent:** $5880


 * Final List Completion Date:** 2/28/11

__**Software Items**__
- Internet Explorer (Multiple Computers): Free

- McAfee Virus Scan (Multiple Computers): $39.99

- Microsoft Office Home & Business for PC (Need 3): $249.99 (Usable on 2 PCs, Downloadable Version, Home and Business includes 2010 versions of Word, Excel®, PowerPoint®,OneNote® and Outlook®.)

- Windows 7 Home Premium (Multiple Computers): $199.99

- Symantec Corporation Norton AntiVirus 2011 (For 5 users): $89.99

- McAfee Download - McAfee Total Protection 2011 (For 3 Users): $69.99

- Corel Corporation WordPerfect Office X5 Home & Student for PC (Multiple Computers): $79.99

- AceReader Pro Deluxe Network (Multiple Computers): $570.00

- Carmen Sandiego Geography Learning System (Need 3): $60.00

- Cluefinder Math Learning System (Need 3): $60.00

- Grammar Made Easy (Need 3): $50.00

- Photoshop CS5 Extended Student and Teacher Edition (Multiple Computers): $198.95

 - Pro Tools 9 Student Edition (Multiple Computers): $294.95

 - Kidspiration (Multiple Computers): $27.95

- JumpStart Series (Multiple Computers): $19.95

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> - Stickybear Software: Work Problems (Multiple Computers): $49.95

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> - Inspiration 9 (Multiple Computers): $39.95

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- Type to Learn (Multiple Computers): $169.95


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Software Total: about $2272 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Reasons For Choices: **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">We choose this list based off the fact that they are the updated operating systems that are used now. These systems are used for everything from basic operations to complex systems. They are easy to use, and have great helping instructions. There are several versions to choose from and all are easily updated, usually for free. So they are easy to use, require minimal maintenance, and updates are typically free. When there are updates available there is a pop-up notification on the computer screen to remind you they are needed.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Another reason we chose the above programs is that we think it is very important for students to have not only practice software programs, but also fun and educational programs to choose from as well. Furthermore, AceReader Pro allows teachers to create reading tests, and to access individual students' reading levels in comparison to the rest of the class. We think this would be a very useful tool for most 5th grade teachers to have. All of the software we chose is appropriate for the 5th grade classroom as well.

__ **Hardware Items** __
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- HP LaserJet Pro P1100 Printer (Need 1): $129.00

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- Epson Perfection V33 Flatbed Scanner (Need 1): $89.99

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- Canon – PowerShot 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera – Silver (Need 1): $96.99

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- 3M 1711 Overhead Projector (Need 1): $146.99

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- HP Fax 2140 Monochrome Ink-Jet Fax Machine (Need 1): $45.00

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- HP TouchSmart All-In-One Computer w/ AMD Athlon II Processor, 20" Display, 4GB Memory, and 750 GB Hard Drive (Need 2): $1600.00

- Apple® - iPad™ with Wi-Fi - 16GB (Need 3): $1500.00


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hardware Total: about $3608 **


 * Reasons for Choices:**

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We chose these hardware items for our classroom because we feel that each item would enhance the student's learning. Printers, scanners, and overhead projectors are common in the classroom and enable teachers to duplicate material quickly as well as present material to the class easily. We also chose a digital camera so the teacher is able to record different projects and activities the students are doing. The only item we would consider leaving out if our budget was too low is the fax machine because it is likely that there is one available to all teachers in a different location such as the teachers lounge.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Additionally, we also chose to integrate some newer technology for the students in the form of touchscreen techno logy. It really doesn't make sense to install any peripherals with the computers that are already there, as it is highly unlikely that the computers already there will even have the capabilities (processor speed and/or operating system) to support the peripherals. Therefore, we propose getting rid of the 5 outdated computers and instead installing two HP TouchSmart PCs and 3 iPads. We feel that this more direct and interactive interface for the students, although a bit expensive, will help to make learning more fun and interesting for them, and we hope that this will a lead to an increased understanding of the material.