Classroom+Technology+Scenario

Class Level: Elementary School 4th Grade

 * Brackets will list who chose the product. Tax was included when price was considered.**

//· Viewsonic SVGA DLP Projector - PJD5111 ($489) [cardoza] · Epson Stylus NX215 USB Multifunction Color Inkjet Printer / Copier / Scanner ($84) [Brenda] · 5 eMachines ET1831-07 Desktop with Intel® Pentium® Processor & 18.5" LCD Monitor ($2710)[cardoza] · 2Know! Clicker Package - ($1,195.00) + 1 additional ($39.00) - ($1,234.00) [Brenda] · Acer Aspire One AOD250-1026 Atom N270 1.6GHz 1GB 160GB 10.1" CrystalBrite LED-Backlit Netbook XP Home w/Webcam ($290) [cardoza] · Intel QX5 Digital School Edition Computer Edition Microscope - ($229.95) [Brenda] //
 * Hardware Items**

≈//$5040.00//


 * Software Titles**

· //Superstart 4th Grade Math ($100 for the 10 computers in the classroom+1 teacher laptop for projecting) [Carolyn]// · //GIMP (Free) [cardoza]// · //I Love Science! ($14.95 ea. X 10 computers + 1 teacher laptop for projecting)= $164.45 [Brenda]// · //Item & Cost 4// · //Item & Cost 5//

≈$260.00

TOTAL AS OF NOW≈$5,309.00 with $690.00 left


 * Online Resource Sites (Free) [Erica]**

@http://www.dole.com/ -http://www.firesafety.gov/kids/flash.shtm -http://kidshealth.org/kid/ -http://www.3pounds.com/artyastro/ -http://www.kidsastronomy.com/index.htm -http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html -http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_4th_original.htm -http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills-5th-mathbuilders.htm -http://www.gamequarium.com/math.htm
 * Health Class**
 * Science**
 * Math**


 * It is important to take advntage of funds offered but there are plenty of FREE resources available to teachers as well as students. Above are just a few available and there are new ones being made everyday.**


 * Summary:**


 * I've chosen to view the summary aspect on more of an individual choice basis since there were numerous thought patterns that went each item. Here the item will be listed followed by the thought process that went into considering it.**


 * Hardware:**

Viewsonic SVGA DLP Projector: Speaking from experience, the easiest time I've ever had in a history class was when the notes were presented via powerpoint and thats what came into consideration with the purchase. It also has numerous utilities, including connection with computers and presenting anything that can be shown through that. It's a modern marvel that can and should be exploited in the classroom, especially with consideration to the programs that will be used on the computer.

Epson Stylus NX215 USB Multifunction Color Inkjet Printer / Copier / Scanner: We discussed necessary items in the classroom and realized a printer was one of them for numerous reasons, print-outs especially. Then we decided to expand our thought and realized a multi-faceted printer would work best, in this consideration we were hoping that perhaps we could possibly scan pictures from the students and present them on the computer where we could show them marvels through graphic design means.

5 eMachines ET1831-07 Desktop with Intel® Pentium® Processor & 18.5" LCD Monitor: We came to the conclusion quickly that old did not mean unusable so we wanted to keep the older computers, but we decided to add 5 more to the classroom, allowing the class to better separate onto them and stopping the students from fighting for them. This computer was chosen for its price, the company which I've known to be reliable and its functionality which seems very usable without degrading over time as much as one would think when considering its cheaper monetary value.

2Know! Response Pad System: This clicker-style system would both aid with and incorporate the learning process. Students would really enjoy these wirelessly transmitted responders as they are fun and provide hand-held access and control of their individual responses. Because answers are digitally sent, graded and analyzed, much classroom time would be preserved for additional instruction. The classroom would benefit from the immediate feedback provided as well as the included assessments of progress according to State standards.

Acer Aspire One AOD250-1026 Atom N270 1.6GHz 1GB 160GB 10.1" CrystalBrite LED-Backlit Netbook XP Home w/Webcam: Initial considerations went toward vying for a camera, but realizing that there was nothing to directly connect to the projector, this was chosen instead. It's a laptop exclusively for the teacher use and its a cheap one because, with the new desktop in the classroom, it likely would go unused allowing for greater longevity considering its one utility.

Intel QX5 Digital School Edition Computer Edition Microscope: Fourth grade is a prime year to begin working with microscope. This tool will be a great way to customize the curriculum while enhancing learning through hands-on activities and observation. This microscope will easily enhance the science curriculum which includes many lab experiments. It will be beneficial for students to learn how to use this microscope under close supervision. I really like this overall package because it will allow us to capture and manipulate high-resolution microscope images and video clips onto the projector screen through the laptop. This way, the entire class can take part looking through one single microscope at the same time. This microscope will also aid in custom-made presentations and computer-based assessments.


 * Software:**

Superstart 4th Grade Math: It is an educational program that will get the students excited to do math. They will feel like they are playing a game when in reality they are learning. The students will even be capable of creating their own learning adventure with this software. The students will learn multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions. The students will want to work with Superstart 4th Grade Math, and I believe it will greatly improve their math skills.

GIMP: This is a free image manipul​ation software that I stand by for its user friendliness and the fact that photoshop is so expensive. It's important when considering software to consider potential alternatives and I feel this is a smart download especially for art classes which could easily include this into the agenda. It's actually very good too for its lack of price.

I Love Science! by Global Software Publishing: Because independent software programs are compiled by separate scientific topics, they can become very expensive when considering an entire year’s worth of lessons. Since we still use those hardcopy booklets called textbooks, we can use collaborated science software to elaborate on the lessons learned in class. I chose this particular program because it mainly includes comprehensive, yet challenging virtual hands-on lab experiments for this appropriate age/grade level. The program is set up providing interactive activities for the students to discover and navigate through on their own. Students can also work in pairs at each of the ten computers, or lab work can be done by the class as a whole.