Technology+Requests

=__Hardware__=
 * SMARTBoard $2,000
 * Projector $515
 * Refurbished Desktop Computers (average price $100) x 7 = $700
 * HP LaserJet M1500 MFP series (all in one: scanner, copier, printer and fax) $269

=__ Software __=
 * __Total__: $3,484**
 * Windows 7 $119.99 (for 3 computers each) x 4 = $480
 * Microsoft Office 2010 (Single License for the Teacher computer) = $119.99
 * Comodo internet security complete 2012 (3 PCs): $69.99 x 4 = $280
 * Core Reading with Jazzles: $95.00 x 12 = $1140
 * Core Mind Builder pro: $39.95 x 12 = $480


 * __Total__: $2,500**


 * Total Software and Hardware: 5,984**

=__Summary__= A SMARTboard is a necessary item in a classroom of any size or grade. For our first grade classroom, it would be an essential technological tool for some hands-on learning.and can be used for spelling, math, reading, and tons of other activities. With the use of a projector, the board uses touch-technology and is designed to let up to two people work on the board at once. It's important for any classroom to have a scanner, printer and copier. This is why we included an HP device that serves all of these purposes, and acts as a fax machine. This gives the teacher easy access to printing out and making copies of assignments. SMARTBoards would also allow teachers to show one thing on the projector while students work along in an exercise on the desktops. This allows teachers to properly integrate their SMARTBoards to make the lessons more meaningful and helpful. It is essential that we have enough computers in the classroom for the students to work on. It would be a good idea to update the current computers, and then add 7 refurbished desktops to the classroom. This allows for 12 computers with the right amount of software, without going over budget. The refurbished desktops allow for us to have more computers, as well as leaving enough in the budget to buy software for each one. Windows 7 is a great opearting system for students which allows them to leave notes on their computers and navigate through multiple programs easily. It is also important for the teacher to have an up-to-date version of the Office Suite for typing up papers for assignments and for easy communication with other teachers and for countless other reasons. Comodo Security protects against viruses and malware, Core Reading with Jazzles will help with reading for young children, ESL, and special needs children. Core Mind Builder has the students think critically. It has levels of difficulty to make it more challenging for children.