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= MODULE 7: CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY SCENARIO =

Team 16 Members

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 * Vanessa Salinas
 * Christie Middleton
 * Megan Burke
 * Nacadia Facey
 * Nicole O'Neill
 * Randall Musgrave

Team Name: Team 16 Team Leader: Vanessa Salinas (for this assignment) Assignment: Classroom Technology Request List Class Level/Grade: High School - Biology Final List Completion Date: Feb. 26, 2012

Hardware Items
 * [|HP Black Pavilion] p2-1113wb = 6 @ $400 ea. = $2,400
 * [|Brother HL-2240D Printer] = $131
 * [|Printer toner] = 2 @ $49 ea. = $98
 * [|Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS Scientific Calculator] = 25 @ $14 ea. = $350
 * [|ViewSonic Portable XGA DLP Projector] = $459
 * [|Logitech R400 Presenter Remote Control] = $45
 * [|Eagle Arion ET-AR306-BK Compact Speakers]= $40
 * [|Apple iPad 2]= $499
 * [|The Professor Microscope] = 3 @ $79 ea. = $237
 * [|Electronic Alarm Stopwatch] = 10 @ $9 ea. = $90

Software Titles
 * [|Elearning Software by knoodle] = $50 * 10 mo. = $500
 * [|Drop box Software] = $10 * 10 mo. = $100
 * [|Microsoft home and student] = 2 @ $150 ea. = $300
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Microsoft Office Professional] = $100
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Inspiration Lab 10 Pack] = $380
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Teaching Pro High School Science] = 6 @ $8 ea. = $48
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Human Body - Weekly Reader Visual Guide] = 6 @ $20 ea. = $120

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Total so far: $5,997

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Summary:

With a $6,000 budget for classroom technological upgrades, the first replacement would have to be the outdated computers. Walmart carries affordable desktop computers that are tax-free for educational purposes- an added bonus. The more affordable option of the two popular operating systems would have to be Microsoft Windows. To add variation, we would like to implement the use of the Apple iPad 2 in the classroom as well. There are numerous educational applications students can use to better understand biological concepts and help in the note –taking process. There would be one iPad in the classroom that students have access to before or after class to reinforce what they’ve learned as well as the use for group assignments. In addition to computers, we deemed a printer an important and necessary addition to the classroom. Some students do not have access to printers and need a way to get lab reports and homework assignments done.

Classroom interaction is also a vital part in the instruction of complex course such as biology. The use of visuals such as projected images, PowerPoint presentations, and films would definitely aid students in their understanding. Therefore, we will be purchasing a projector, speakers, and a remote for classroom use. This will give students a break from the conventional style of learning- through textbooks- and give them the ability simultaneously see and hear how different concepts exist and are explained.

Additional tools that are needed include calculators, stopwatches, and microscopes. All of which will allow lab experiments to be conducted on a more frequent and accurate basis. These materials will not be available to each student individually but rather based on availability. This will encourage group work within students and promote intellectual discussion between peers.

All of the software items that we chose to provide for the students will enhance learning for all different units over the course of the year. Technology is a growing field in education and many students learn better through online computer software. Having this variety of software will provide a unique and up to date learning experience for all of our Biology students.