Module+7+-+Classroom+Technology+Scenerio

Melissa Armstrong Maria Benza Amy Green Aubree Hoepfner Jennifer Orlando
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** Profile: ** Team Name: //Team Awesome// Team Leader: //Jennifer Orlando// Assignment: //Classroom Technology Request List// Class Level/Grade: //Elementary School 5th grade - General Education// Final List Completion Date: //March 10th, 2011//

** Hardware Items ** 5 Computers (//HP Slimline Desktop & 20" LCD Monitor Package//) - $450 x 5 = **$2,250** Smartboard (//PolyVision TS Series TS 620 - 65 x 43 in - wired - USB//) - **$995.00**  Wireless Printer (HP //- LaserJet Pro CM1415FNW Network-Ready//) - **$299.99**  Digital Camera (//Canon - PowerShot 12.1-Megapixel Silver//) - **$107.99**  Projector (//EPSON EX3200 Multimedia)// - **$499.99**  Speakers (//Bose® - 161™ - Black//) - **$159.98**  Hard Drive (//Western Digital - WD Elements 2TB External USB 2.0//) - **$85.99**  Webcam (//Logitech - HD C310 - Black//) - **$29.99**  Headset with Microphone (//Deluxe VOIP//) - $6.95 x 4 **= $27.80**  HiFi Headphones (//GSI Super Quality 5-In-1 Wireless Hands-Free - Bass Speaker Stand, FM Radio Function - Connects to iPod/MP3/MP4/CD/DVD Players And Audio Devices//) - $19.59 x 10 = **$195.90** Surge Protectors (//Dynex// //™ -// //6-Outlet PC Home/Office Surge Protector)// - $11.99 x 3 = **$35.97**

** Software Titles ** Fraction Shape-Up **- $199.00** Thinkin' Science - **$14.95** Geography Challenge - **$7.96** Daily Skill-Builders: Social Studies - **$19.99** Planbook - **$30** ClassBuilder - **$39.98** JumpStart 5th Grade - **$5.99**

**__TOTAL: $4966.47__**

** Summary: ** 5 HP Slimline Desktop Package: We wanted to add five more computers to the classroom so that more students could have access. Whiteboard: We thought it would be appropriate to have a white board in the classroom because we, ourselves, like whiteboards and find them useful. It includes many features and capabilities that regular projection screens do not. Wireless Printer: With a wireless printer, the teacher and students can print the documents that they need from any computer in the classroom. The printer also allows one to scan, fax and copy documents. Digital Camera: With the parents permission of course, we would want to take pictures of important projects and assignments that the students do. We also want to have a private webpage, off of the school website, that parents can go on daily and see what the students are doing in the class room. Projector: We want to have a projector to help us teach our students. Writing on the board isn’t always the best way to educate your students. We wanted a projector to help us make it more exciting and hands on for them. Speakers: Students should be able to clearly understand what’s being said or heard through the classroom speakers. A lot of time there’s a low quality of sound and students fade away from what’s being said because they can’t understand. To eliminate this we’ve decided on Bose speakers. Hard Drive: This was picked for backup reasons. We would hate for a computer to crash (or even all of them) with a students hard work erased. It would also be used for the teacher's computer so grades aren’t erased either. Webcam: Used properly, we would want to try and Skype/video chat with someone that we’re learning about or maybe even the author of a book we’re reading in class. This way student's will get to ask all of the questions they like and get engaged in their education and want to learn more. It gives students a chance to experiment with technologies that are used in today's society. Headset with Microphone: This is to go along with the webcam so that students can chat with whoever is on the other side of our class conversation. HiFi Headphones: While students are working at the computers they will be using certain software assigned to that computer. If all of the computers are producing sound it will be very disruptive to the whole class so we’re going to have HiFi headphones to prevent any distraction. Surge Protectors: It is always a smart idea to have surge protectors, especially when dealing with electronics. This way, computers and accessories can be plugged into the surge protector rather than directly into the wall. Fraction Shape-Up: Fractions are normally a teachers and students least favorite part of math. With this software we can try and help ease the difficulty off of everyone and try and make fractions fun! Thinkin' Science: This software lets the students experiment on the computer. They can safely experiment with light, sound, and electricity while in the classroom without making a mess. This software will only be available at one station. Geography Challenge: The software provides fun lessons to help children learn about geography through games and activities. This software will only be available at one station. Daily Skill-Builders: Social Studies: This software lets students explore world events and encourages them to discover basic social studies skills. There’s a different activity for every day of the school year. This software will only be available at one station. JumpStart 5th Grade: This software covers all curriculum in one program! It is known to help students succeed and progress intellectually. We thought this would be appropriate to have for all of our students. It will give them a break from the classroom work and activities and let’s them focus on certain things. This will also only be available at one station. Planbook: This one is for the teachers! It’s a lesson plan builder to help assist the teacher in making their classroom lesson plans. ClassBuilder: This one is also for the teachers. It’s a program that helps the teacher create tests and quizzes for their students.