Classroom+Technology+Scenario

= = = =  **Module 7: Classroom Technology Scenario**

** Team 5 Members **** : **
 * Andres Bautista
 * Barbara Esteves
 * Jose Gainza
 * Lindsey Greene

** Class Level/Grade ** : 4th Grade - English
 * Final List Completion Date ** : March 3rd, 2010

** 4th Grade - English Classroom **

The school board has granted us a $6,000 bonus to purchase new technology for our classroom. Currently our classroom has only one new computer, five outdated computers, and a TV with a DVD player. With the increasing number of students, and our outdated or lacking supply of technological tools, our department has come up with a list of items we deem necessary for our 4th Grade English classroom.

1. __Computers__: ** : Subtotal = $3400 ** 2. __Network Able Printer/Scanner & Accessories__: ** : Subtotal = $210 **
 * I. Hardware:**
 * iMac (x2) = $2400
 * Dell (x2) = $1000
 * Recycled monitors (x2) = $0
 * Canon PIXMA MX860 Wireless All-In-One office Printer = $130
 * Color Ink: Canon CLI-221 4-Color Value Pack (Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow) = $40
 * Black Ink: Canon PGI-220 Combo Pack - Triple Pack = $40

3. __Projector__: 4. __Digital Camera__: 5. __Accessories for Wii Remote Interactive Whiteboard__: **: Subtotal = $100**
 *  Dell 1210S = ** $440 **
 *  Canon Power Shot SD1200 = ** $150 **
 * Wii Remote = $50
 * Mount for Wii Remote = $30
 * Infrared pen = $20

6. __USB Flash Drives__: ** Hardware Total = $4,725 **
 * HP v100w 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive (x25) = ** $425 **

We currently have one new computer in the classroom, but we feel four additional ones will allow our class to develop necessary technological skills at a much faster pace, as well as help in class-related practices and research for class projects. Having both Mac and Windows based computers in the classroom will permit the students to become familiar with the operating systems, since both feature slightly different functionalities and are both presently standard house-hold systems. With the addition of a new, network able, wireless printer, students will be able to print from multiple computers at one time, which will quicken the project completion process. A new projector will allow our staff to easily show Power Point presentations to the students, and also enable them to display each student's individual work, created on the student computers, to the rest of the class as a presentation. Also, with two, relatively low-priced items, an Interactive Whiteboard can be created by synching a Wii remote with an Infrared pen, utilizing a free, downloadable software. The digital camera will permit students to take pictures for projects they're working on in class and upload them into the computers. Each student would also receive individual USB Flash Drives that will enable them to take their work with them to another computer, whether it's a class computer or their computer at home. Our classroom already has five older computers that are too outdated for our use. We wish to donate our computers to a program like Computers With Causes, who can refurbish them and send them to a less fortunate school that can't afford new computers.

II. Software:
1. __Anti-virus Software__: 2. __Word Processing Software Package__: 3. __Kidspiration 3__: 4. __Student Encyclopedia Software__: 5. __Grammar Practice Software__: ** Software Total = $1170 **
 *  3-license package of McAfee Total Protection 2010 (x2) = **$100**
 *  License for Microsoft Office 07 (x4) = ** $560 **
 *  5-license package = ** $310 **
 *  License for Britannica Student Library CD-ROM (2009 Edition) (x4) = ** $80 **
 *  License for Schoolhouse Rock! Grammar Rock (x4) = ** $120 **

With this particular array of software packages, we feel that each student will be able to use some of the programs they may already be familiar with, i.e. Microsoft Word, but also get acquainted with a couple of new programs that would greatly enrich their classroom experience. Since this is an English classroom, we believe that having an English Grammar Practice software is key, especially at this early developmental stage, because the students are only beginning to grasp the concept of grammar and need to work at it on a continuous basis. We chose to use Schoolhouse Rock! because we think it will be educationally appropriate and fun for the students, as it uses games and puzzles to aid them in their understanding of grammar. The Encyclopedia software will undoubtedly be a useful tool in everyday class needs and long term projects. Students will have the convenience of an Encyclopedia on all four computers, where they can easily find information on a variety of subjects. Microsoft Office programs will be used as well in various activities, compositional creations, and hand-in assignments; it is expected that some of the students will have a slight proficiency with this program, since it's become such a household standard. Lastly, and most importantly, we will use the Anti-Virus software to ensure that the students' computers remain in proper working order and are ready for their use at all times.

= ** Final Total = $5,895 ** = = =