Improvements Today for a Better Educated Tomorrow

Rachel M. Baumgartner

Megan M. Juday

Proposal

31 Wireless Laptops2 Wireless Printers 1 Router 31 Wireless Mice1 Projector1 Screen1 Cart

Hp Pavilion Notebook

100GB hard drive (4200 rpm)

AMD Athlon™ 64 processor 3500+ with 64-bit platform

Enhanced virus protection for Windows XP SP2

Built-in 54g high-speed wireless LAN with 10/100Base-T Ethernet with RJ-45 connector; 56 Kbps high-speed modem

Notebook Continued

Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive

Weighs 8 lbs. and measures 1.8" thin for portable power; lithium-ion battery and AC adapter

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2) operating system preinstalled

Hewlett-Packard Officejet

4-in-1 functionality — prints, copies, scans and faxes — all in color

High print resolution up to 1200 x 1200 dpi in black, 4800 x 1200-optimized dpi in color

Built-in 10/Base-T Ethernet networking interface and wireless LAN enable multi-user sharing

Printer Continued

Built-in card slots support CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard and xD-Picture

PictBridge-compatible for PC-free printing from

HP photo and imaging software included

Print larger jobs with the included 250-sheet paper tray for a 400-sheet total capacity

Dynex 4-Port Ethernet Broadband Router

Advanced firewall features protect against hackers

Web-based setup wizard for quick, secure Internet connection

Allows users to share a single broadband connection

Router Continued

4-port 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet router and switch

Ethernet cable included

Cable diagnostic utility feature identifies connection problems

Dynex Wireless Optical Mouse

Advanced optical technology for pinpoint accuracy on almost any surface

5-button design; Buttons can be

programmed for frequently used commands, such as scroll and zoom

Designed for left-handed or right-handed users

Mouse Continued

USB connectivity

Sleep mode saves power

Low-battery indicator

Includes user manual, CD driver, 2 AA batteries, and USB receiver

Sharp Notevision Educator Series Project Portable go-anywhere

design weighs 8.6 lbs DDR Digital Light

Processing (DLP) technology with TrueVision advanced video circuitry

TrueVision advanced video circuitry provides incredible reliability and image quality

Projector Continued

Wireless remote includes on-screen break timer and image freeze functions

Sealed optics prevents dirt and dust from entering optical system, minimizing maintenance cost and extending operating life

On-screen setup guide and help function for easy setup and simplified operation

Built-in 2W monaural audio with 1.6” x 1.1” oval loudspeaker

Optoma 72” Panoview Manual Pull-Down 4:3 Wall Screen

72” screen with 43” x 57” viewing area and conventional 4:3 aspect ratio

Easy, pull-down system locks at intervals to fit a variety of projection formats

Wide viewing angles allow for a large seating configuration

Wall Screen Continued

Washable with mild soap and water Designed for flush mounting to ceiling or wall Stylish, heavy-gauge, white octagonal steel case

provides a tidy appearance when not in use

Mobile Security Cart

Holds up to 2,000 lbs

High Security Hardened Steel Padlock

Very Mobile

Services

3-year Extended Service Plan for Each Laptop Covers:

Manufacture Defects Accidental Insurance

Geek Squad Set Up Come to the School to Set Up Equipment Instruct Teachers on Use of Products Set-up Wireless Internet and Printing

Supplier

Best Buy is Supplies: Laptops Mice Router Printers Projector Screen Service

Hubert Company Supplies: Cart

Credibility

Best Buy A Member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Since

September 1970 Has Received No Customer Complaints in the Last 36

Months Through the BBB Meets BBB Membership Standards

Hubert Company Satisfactory Record with the BBB BBB has Received No Customer Complaints in the Last

36 Months Has Been in Business for at least 12 months and

properly addresses matters referred to it by the Bureau

Uses and Benefits

Students and Teachers Will Use the Products to: Enhance Classroom Lessons Research Information on the Internet Type and Print Student Reports

Students and Teachers Will Receive the Benefits of: In-Classroom Convenience Saves Valuable Time Encourages Technology Use Easy Demonstration Capabilities Reaches Children of All Learning Styles

Impact on Learning

Increase Access to Information Allows for Active Engagement

Ex. Computers are used in labs through graphing experiments the children are performing

Enhances Participation in Groups Ex. Wireless laptops can be used for research

in groups and sharing information

Impact on Learning Continued

Frequent Interaction and Feedback Ex. Emailing, chat rooms etc.

Real World Connections Ex.Collecting data from community and

graphing it.

The Future of Children: Changing How and What Children Learn in School with Computer-Based Technologies:http://www.futureofchildren.org

Cost of Proposal

Laptop: $949.99 $29,449.69 for 31

Printer: $429.99 $859.98 for 2

Router: $39.99 Wireless Mouse: $24.99

$774.49 for 31 Projector: $799.99 Screen: $94.99 Cart: $1,413.00

Cost of Proposal Continued

3-year extended service plans: $350.00 each $10,850.00 for 31

Geek Squad Set-up: $1,609.00

Wireless Set-up:$1530.00

Total Cost

$47,421.13

“Learning research has shown that students learn best by actively

‘constructing’ knowledge from a combination of experience,

interpretation, and structured interactions with peers and teachers.”