Classroom+Technology+Requests

__Team Members__ Savannah Zuber Joyce Rivera Christina Byram

__Profile__ Team Name: English Lit Lovers Team Leader: Savannah Zuber Assignment: Budgeted Classroom Technology Requests Class Level: 2nd Grade English Final List Completion: February 29, 2012

__Technology Request List__ (amount requested in parentheses)

__Hardware__ Dell Inspiron One 2320 (5) - $600 x 5= $**3000** Dell AX210 2.0 Speaker System (5) - $24 x 5= $**120**

__Software__ Reader Rabbit: 2nd Grade "Mis-cheese-ious" Dreamship Adventures (5) - $20 x 5 = $**100** Pixie Creativity Software (5) - $38 x 5 = $**190** *minimum 5 must be ordered in order to get the rate of $38 each

__Combination__ Brightlink 455wi- Projector, Mount, and Software included (1) - $**1500** Interactive Pen for Brightlink 455wi Model Number: ELPPN02 (2) - $70 x 2= **140**

__Grand total__: $**5050**

I am requesting these items to benefit my classroom. I respectfully stayed within the $6000 budget, while also satisfying the needs of the classroom. Since our computers are quite outdated, I am requesting the 5 Dell Inspiron desktops. They each come equipped with a wireless mouse and keyboard, getting rid of the hassle of wires that could be potentially broken in an elementary classroom. They are also space savers, each has a 23" monitor that is a flat screen, therefore it will not take up the space that the current monitors are occupying. This will give students more space and 'elbow room' and hopefully keep them more on track rather than being distracted by the person next to them. The speakers are not included in the computer price, so I am requesting 5 sets of speakers, one for each computer. The headphones we have in the classroom are sufficient for our use, so we do not need to purchase new ones. The software requests I have made are programs that enhance learning and their aptitude with computers in the classroom. Reader Rabbit is a program where students read short stories and play games based on grammar and critical thinking. Pixie is a new program that is being integrated into more and more classrooms every day. It is a software that provides a means of sharing ideas with the class through projects that can be designed with text, original artwork, voice narration, and images. The program also includes multiple curriculum activity ideas that would be helpful in getting me familiar with the program. It is very 'kid oriented' as it is designed for elementary students to use. My last request, the Brightlink 455wi is similar to a SmartBoard. The difference lies in the equipment. The Brightlink only requires the projector, and any wall space or dry erase board can be turned into a "SmartBoard". No interactive board is needed, just the special pens compatible with the projector that work on any surface. The package I have requested includes a projector and the mount for it to attach to the ceiling, but not the pens. Two pens are requested so that more than one student can come to the Brightlink at a time. The software for the Brightlink is also included. If these items are approved, I believe our classroom will be able to take learning to a whole new level. With more interactive software programs and the Brightlink projector, we will be able to make the classroom a place that everyone feels comfortable learning and explaining what is on their mind to the whole class. The excitement of the new equipment will also encourage the students to want to participate in the activities!