Classroom+Technology+Scenario

__**Team 3 Members**__
 * Rowen Divine
 * John Peterson
 * Liliana Caldero
 * Jessica Kenyon
 * Jasmine Aviles
 * Rebecca Hoesly

**__Team 3 Profile__**
 * Team Name: EL EQUIPO DE TRES
 * Team Leader: Rowen Divine
 * Assignment: Classroom Technology Request List
 * Class/Grade: 5th Grade Science
 * Final Completion Date: October 13, 2011

__**Hardware Items**__
Reason I chose this technologic device for the classroom-
 * 1)** Elmo Teacher's Tool-TT_02RX document camera - **John Peterson**


 * Only one will be needed
 * The cost is reasonable there are cheaper models
 * With conversation with current teacher (Seminole county) recommendations;
 * It is very durable; reliable, less cost on maintenance,etc.
 * It can be purchased locally at Best Buy
 * Manager at Best Buy promised delivery 10 days or less,also warranty & and maintenance
 * Best Buy price 566.99 includes shipping
 * Details: Connectivity Technology wired, W 13.8”, D 14.6” H 16.2” weight 6.2 lb.
 * Color 800 TVL, Hi-Speed USB,
 * This model sold 93,825 last year Best Buy sold 3024.
 * This information can be verified by going to the below web
 * [|www.google.com/product/catlog?q=elmo+document+camera]

Cost: $ 570
**2)** 5 Dell Inspiron 560 Desktop Computer's - **Rowen Divine** Reason I chose this technological device for the classroom- Having access to computer's can and does ultimately change the entire dynamic of the classroom. Though we may not be able to have every child have access to their own computer, it is important that they learn to share as well as communicate and cooperate with each other. Dell Inspiron is almost a landmark computer as far as compatability and user-friendlyness goes. I think these would be an excellent edition to the classroom.
 * 5 computers will ensure that each student can have at least 15-20 minutes on an up-to-date computer if the student's rotate the using time.
 * It is reasonably priced at around 300 dollars, making it a total of 1,500 dollars out of our 6,000 dollar budget.
 * It has a fast processor and a 1 Terabit hard drive, ensuring there is plenty of room for students to save assignments on.
 * It can be set so that student's are only able to access the needed programs (e.i. preventing them to play games, surf the internet)

Cost: $ 1,500
I chose this interactive whiteboard because it is very effective in the classroom in general. Interactive whiteboards are used in many schools as replacements for traditional whiteboards or flipcharts. They provide ways to show students anything which can be presented on a computer's desktop like educational software, web sites, and others. In addition, interactive whiteboards allow teachers to record their instruction and post the material for review by students at a later time. This can be a very effective instructional strategy for students who benefit from repetition, who need to see the material presented again, for students who are absent from school, for struggling learners, and for review for tests. I think that this can help transform learning and instruction. Here are some specific ways to use the interactive whiteboard:
 * 3)** StarBoard FXTRIO Multi-Touch Interactive Whiteboard - **Jasmine Aviles**


 * Save lessons to present to students who were absent
 * Create video files to teach a software application, a lesson, or as a review to be posted to the server or web. Example- How to create a graph in Excel or how to burn a projects to cds
 * Use the built in maps to teach continents, oceans, countries, or states and capitals.
 * Present presentations created by student or teacher
 * Teach whole group computer or keyboarding skills
 * Brainstorming
 * Take notes directly into PowerPoint presentations
 * Teach editing skills using editing marks
 * Use highlighter tool to highlight nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.
 * Use it with Kidspiration or Inspiration
 * Teaching students how to navigate the Internet
 * Use the Interwrite software to create lessons in advance at home or at school. Then save them for future use or to be shared with other teachers
 * Diagramming activities
 * Teaching steps to a math problem
 * Graphics and charts with ESL learners and exceptional students
 * Teaching vocabulary
 * Electronic Word Wall


 * Cost: $1,000**

__Software Items__

 * 1)** The Digital Frog 2.5 - **Liliana Caldero**


 * This is a software product that provides a detailed digital frog dissection.

Although it's not the same as hands on experience, there are quite a few good reasons to invest in this software: If we only buy the Lab Pack, sense we're only purchasing five computers, and add in the workbook pricing (assuming that $40 is not just a single work book)
 * It will ultimately save money on all of the supplies, chemicals and of course frogs needed for the many dissections that happen each year.
 * It is safer for the children as they are not handling scalpels and breathing in fumes from the preservative chemicals
 * It is safer for the frogs... for obvious reasons
 * Children today, as digital natives, are learning so much through technology already, and this program offers not just an interactive experience but a comprehensive lesson on biology and anatomy that fits into a typical science curriculum.
 * A 2001 study at George Mason University showed that this product was 44% more effective in teaching frog anatomy than the traditional wet-lab method.
 * The software comes with workbook material that can be printed and is also compatible with both Macs and PCs.
 * On the product's website the educational version is available for $155 with a single education license.
 * The price for the Lab Pack 5 (with CDs only) is $410.
 * A Network/ Building Site license from Best Buy is $884.
 * Printed workbook materials are $40.

cost: $ 450
If we buy the site license with the workbook materials the price would be

cost: $ 924

 * 1 Elementary Science Lab Book ($48)
 * 5 Go!Link Temperature Probes/Sensors ($195 total)
 * 5 Go!Link Interfaces ($305 total)

I would choose to buy these temperature probes and the lab book because the book provides over 40 different lab activities for elementary school students using the temperature probes. The probes are very easy to use, and the free software that comes with them is easy to use and organizes the data so students can see it displayed in graphs, charts and as raw data to compare and make conclusions about it. The Interfaces are expensive, but it is not possible to use the probes without them, so that is a necessary purchase. Also, I bought 5 of them, because that is how many new computers that Rowen purchased which makes it easy for the classroom to be divided into 5 lab groups that all get 1 probe to share.


 * Total: $548.00**