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.”