Module+7+Technology+Scenario

= **MODULE 7: CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY SCENARIO** =

Team 2 Members

 * Elyssa Emeott (tech_team2)
 * Sandra Valencia (s_valencia)
 * Kristen Alazraki (kalazraki)
 * Erica Jackson (Ejacks616)
 * Sara Yocom (sarayocom)
 * Erin Lansberry (ellansberry)

Profile - Team 2
** Assignment: **Classroom Technology Request List ** Class Level/Grade: ** Elementary (3rd Grade) ** Final List Completion Date: ** 2/26/12

__**Hardware Items:**__

 * 5 Acer Aspire 15.6' Notebook computers (Cost: 418.95 each x 5) = **$2,094**
 * 2 Leapster Explorer Learning Experience (Cost: 59.49 each x 2) = **$118.98**
 * Tag Map Super Bundle Cost = **$89.98**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">HP-Photosmart 6510 Network- Ready Wireless e-All-In-One Printer = **$89.99**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">CaseLogic-Neoprene Net-book Sleeve (x5) = **$84.90**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Numonics Interactive Whiteboard= **$1,295**

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">__**Software Items:**__

 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Kidspiration for laptops (Cost: 5 x 54.95) = **$274.75**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Microsoft Office Professional Academic 2010 on laptops (Cost: 5 x 97.95) = **$489.75**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Microsoft office Professional Academic 2010 with Inspiration on old computers (Cost: 5 x 154.95) = **$774.75**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">On-Track math 3 software for windows download (Cost: 5 x 9.99) = **$49.95**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Vocabulary Builder Grade 3 Lab Pack (5 computers) **= $329.00**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">JumpStart Adventures 3rd Grade windows Lab Pack (5 computers) = **$124.95**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sammy's Science House (6 computers) = **$124.95**

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**__Current Total__= $5,940.95**

=<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #008080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">**Summary:** =

====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The reason that we chose to buy five laptops for our classroom is so that the children could work on group projects together. Since we are working with a class of 25 students, then realistically they could break up into groups of 5 for an assignment. If a computer is needed, we thought that it would be beneficial to have one laptop per group. Laptops are also easier to bring over to their desks to work with rather than a desktop computer. We decided to use some of our money on getting the Kidspiration software for each of the laptops. We thought that this program is very kid friendly and there would be a million assignments we could give the students with this one software program. We also added Microsoft office to the five laptops so that the students would be able to use all the resources that are provided in these programs. We also updated the software of the old 5 computers that were in the classroom with Microsoft Office with Inspiration. These computers can be used when more students need to be working on a computer at one time and for some independent work with students. ==== ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">We have added to our request a Vocabulary Builder program which will allow students to work with hundreds of new words and more than 200 activities to develop critical vocabulary,reading, spelling and language skills. This program features exercises designed to appeal to all learning styles; clues and examples ensure that students can work independently; learn word meanings, comprehension, language and spelling skills; builds vocabulary skills gradually and sequently. In addition, we are requesting the JumpStart Adventures program which will prepare students for higher learning with interactive lessons and activities in math, language arts social studies, science, art, and music. This engaging learning adventures provides review and practice to reinforce basic concepts. JumpStart Geography is a program which will help students learn important historical facts about the discovery of the New World, explore the lost civilization of the Inca Indians and retrace the path to Asia with Marco Polo. JumpStart applies history and geography in a real-life setting for more meaningful learning. ==== ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The Leapster Explorer Learning Experience plus Tag Map Super Bundle would be great additions for the classroom because it could help the students that are having trouble to succeed in class. The Leapster Explorer would give students a fun way to learn material and the the Tag Map would help those who were having trouble learning states. The On-Track math 3 software would be a wonderful item for the classroom because the software is a fun and learning experience and with the On-Track math there are so many different activities and it tracks their progress so the kids and the teacher will know where they are standing in math a little easier. A printer would help students print documents they might need while doing group work and having cases to put the laptops in would help protect the laptops to make sure they last longer and well taken care of. Also, an interactive white board has been requested, this item would be extremely beneficial in the classroom. Students have more access to items on the Internet like videos, pictures, websites, etc. Students can interact with the board, writing comments, matching items, solve problems, anything! Also it would increase the amount of engaged time because you don't have to write as much things down, and it takes less time to adjust the size of the image or text. ====