Classroom+Technology


 * Team 2 Members:**
 * Rachel Paulus
 * Elefteria Garos
 * Shannon Greenwood
 * Amanda McCrae
 * Alyson Schnorr

**Profile Team 2**

**Team Leader:** Shannon Greenwood

**Assignment:** Classroom Technology Request List

**Grade:** Kindergarten

**Final List Completion Date:** June 27th 2011

**Hardware:** > affordable and portable with over 7 hours of battery life. Cost: $280 each x 10=total cost: $2800
 * Inspiron 10 inch Netbook: Smaller version of a laptop that is more


 * Dell Computer Mouses Compatible for Netbooks. Cost: $9 each x 10=total cost:$90


 * Smart Board -Cost $990: Smart SB690 94" Smart Board 690


 * iPad2 with Wifi to download useful apps and project lessons if necessary. Also can connect with a printer and easily print information. Cost:$500


 * Kindle A Kindle in the classroom will aid in reading to students with thousands of books that can be downloaded at a low cost. Cost: $190


 * Kodak Camera Kodak EasyShare M532 Blue 14MP Digital Camera Value Bundle (w/ Bonus 4GB SD Card, Camera Case, and Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery) -Cost $100 each x 2= $200


 * All-in-one Kodak Printer that is Wireless and can print from multiple computers. Also can print from iPads as well as Digital Cameras in high quality. Includes a scanner. Cost: $115


 * Interactive Globe that is useful for geography lessons and can help students learn the world's geography in their spare time. Cost:$110


 * Hardware Total Cost: $5000**

**Software:**
 * **TLC Reader Rabbit Kindergarten Learning System (2009) -** Produced by[|The Learning Company]. It looks like the last year this program was updated was 2009, when you look on TLC's website, it doesn't show a current link for purchase. However, the kindergarten package can be found on Amazon.com (provided by The Learning Company itsself) for $17.99 and the nice thing about reading and math- at this grade level, not a whole lot has changed about the way it is taught. The package comes with 2 CD-Roms and one bonus DVD. This package chosen has different programs set to help in the education of reading, math, a "Reader Rabbit DVD" and a virtual workbook. Seeing as how we have 6 computers in the classroom prior to technology upgrades and an additional 10 Netbooks, plus one Smartboard after upgrade, I would recomend the purchase of three packages (a total of 6 CD-Roms and 3 DVDs) coming to a monetary total of $54.00 before taxes and eligible free shipping from the website. For a classroom with an average size of 25, I believe this to be a good investment as the buddy system would work well in the utilization of the software. The time spent on the computer with the "video game" could be seen by students as more of a reward as opposed to a requirement, seeing as how they will be learning similar things from the teacher in group activities.


 * **Jump Start Advanced Kindergarten**- Produced by JumpStart. I really loved the sound of this software when I found it through a general Google search. After looking through a few websites, I found that we could get "School Only Versions" (minimum 6 liscenses required, through the website you'll be directed to in the hyper link) for about half the price of the at home version. Again, I believe that this could be used in a similar way as the Reader Rabbit, but what I like most about this software is that it tests the child before begining the game and customizes the difficulty to match the child's strengths and weaknesses. There are a total of three different levels in each area (except for art) opening the door to the possibility of hours of challenge and fun for each child. Shipping is free, and after purchasing a minimum of 6, that will bring us to a total of $120, plus taxes.


 * **Blues Clues Kindergarten ** - This being my third and final personal computer software find, was more of a bonus in the fact that it teachers children, not only the basics of reading and math, but also about sciences, telling time, and rhyming words; something they have been learning about all along but may have never noticed. This age is a wonderful way to get them started so that the more "difficult subjects" aka science will not give them trouble later in life but be more second nature. This package can be purchased at the website in the hyperlink for $18.95 each and I recommend 3 boxes.


 * **Dr. Seuss's ABCs** - Published by [|The Learning Company]. Mixes Dr. Seuss's sense of humor, rhymes, and illustrations to make learning the alphabet unexpected and quite unique. Students will learn over 600 words, and have access to over 400 alphabetically inspired surprises. Students will also be able to make connections between sounds, symbols, and words, along with learning how to sing the alphabet and matching objects with what letters they start with from this program. It is the basic foundation for students learning how to read and write. This would also be a great software package to use the buddy system as well; students can help each other out and quiz one another on their alphabet skills and they would be able to cheer each other on, along with helping out if they are stuck on a question. The package can be purchased for $14.95 and there should be a minimum of 4 in the classroom, bringing the grand total to approximately $65 ($5.50 shipping for all four boxes combined) plus tax.


 * **Alphabet and Numbers 1-100** - Produced by Flash Action Software. Engages and strengthens students ability to use basic math skills in kindergarten. Colorful graphics, sound effects, and animations keep children occupied for hours on their ABCs and 123s. With over 50 coloring number pages and number charts, kids can get creative and use this software for extra practice. Needed a minimum of 4 licenses that were required; hyperlinks all throughout the website to take you where you need to be directed. Since the price for this software is only $9.99, it would be beneficial for students to each have one. Assuming that an average classroom has 25 students, with our 6 computers prior to the technology upgrades, and 10 new Netbooks we should use these computers to add the software onto, having the grand total come out to approximately $160; $7.99 shipping for all.


 *  **Clifford's Learning Activities** - Produced by[| Scholastic]. This software enables kindergarteners to learn an extensive array of rhyming words, sounds, letters, numbers, patterns, cause and effects, reasoning and logic, fine motor skills, addition and subtraction, critical thinking, and lastly, pattern recognitions. There is automatic help on the software to allow for independence on the students parts, along with a complete Parent and Teacher guide to the software. The activities will adapt according to the student's abilities to perform each activity, and will see progress and growth, along with what the students should work more and practice on in the future. Hyperlinks on the website take you other different, educational, and fun softwares produced by Scholastic as well. This software gives and extra push towards learning fine motor skills, coordinating the students fingers with what they are looking at on the computer screen. The price of this software is again $9.99 and I think we should add these to the six computers, rounding the total to around $66, due to $5.80 shipping combined, plus tax.


 * Software Total Cost: $539**

**Summary:**

 ﻿**Hardware:** As a group we decided on a list of several hardware items that we believe will enrich the school experience for a group of 25 kindergarteners. With several outdated computers already in the classroom, we decided to add 10 netbooks for student use. Their lightweight design and affordable price helped us decide they were the right choice for this group of young students. We also decided to purchase wireless mouses for the computers so they are more user-friendly for the students. One of our biggest investments was in a Smartboard. A Smartboard would allow us to enhance lessons and constantly keep students engaged in class. The countless technological abilities of a Smartboard would help introduce these students to new ways of learning in the classroom at a young age. The iPad 2 we chose to purchase could allow for a teacher to download helpful apps and present lessons to the class in a very convenient and modern way. For reading in front of the students, in such ways as a literature circle, we thought it would be best to purchase a Kindle. It would allow for dozens of books to be purchased at an affordable price and all stored in one convenient place. To document all of the projects and assignments the class may do over the year we will use the two digital cameras we decided to buy. To print out these pictures, as well as assignments done on the computers and netbooks, we will use the wireless printer we purchased. The printer also has a scanner available which can be useful when copying paper assignments for the students. Finally, we thought it would be beneficial to buy an interactive globe to aid in teaching geography lessons and allow for students to reinforce concepts on their own. Overall, the new technologies we chose to take advantage of with this grant will help students become accustomed to modern methods of teaching in the classroom.

**Hardware Total Cost:** $5000


 * Software: ﻿ ** Above, each of us went into detail of the software programs we decided to buy ﻿and their benefits. Overall, we believe each of these will significantly enhance the learning experience for these students. Every program will reinforce concepts taught in class in a fun and engaging way. Also, while using these programs students will be able to become more accustomed to using a computer.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> **Software Total Cost:** $539

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">**Combined Total Cost:** $5539

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 120%;"> ***The additional $461 dollars we did not spend on hardware and software can be used for potential shipping costs and taxes not included on some of these items.