Proposal

for

Computer Lab

Location:  Christopher Columbus Middle School, Room A2 - Basement Classroom

Student Population: Basic Skills Math Students 6th, 7th, and 8th grades

Existing  Conditions:  CCMS is equipped  with T1 cables.  Drop lines will be available

                        for classroom usage.  Routers and hubs are not necessary.           

Rationale for Need:  Traveling teachers are unable to utilize the technology in math lessons

                        as computers, mice, monitors, and programs are not available, functioning, or

                        fully capable.   Next year's schedule allows most BSI math teachers usage

                        to A2.  Installing a computer lab will benefit the entire class.  Math scores

                        will continue to increase as appropriate activities will motivate the learner.

                            A SMART- BOARD is essential in this room to enhance presentation

                        station.  It is a powerful tool as it assists in teaching a lesson, leading a

                        class discussion, or letting students "take center stage."  Computers set

                        up in learning center will give them the opportunity to work on programs

                        and projects individually or in small groups.   Excellent software

                        titles address Core Curriculum Standards.  Differentiated

                        Instruction is also available in the form of Math Successmaker

                        program where students work on their own ability level.    

                        The teacher workstation will keep student records (new Realtime

                        Grading system), create activity sheets, assessment materials,

                        newsletters for parents, and much more.

 

Proposed Equipment:

CPU: Intel Pentium 4
HDD:120-160 GB
RAM:512 MB
OS: Windows XP
ADDITIONAL: CD, DVD player, webcam, 128 MB Graphics Card
 10 @        $1500-2000                                                                     20,000

10  17" LCD  monitor runs approximately $300                                      3,000


The SMART Board 600i interactive whiteboard system                       * 4,000

Ricoh Aficio SP C210SF Multifunction Laser Printer                                   800
•Up to 31ppm
•Up to 600 x 600 dpi
•Flatbed scanner
  
•Up to 21cpm
•Automatic document feeder
•Ethernet-ready

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                                             approx. $27,800

*suggested list price of US$5,599 for the 680i model and US$5,249 for the 660i model. Not-for-profit education institutions in the United States and Canada may qualify for a grant through the SMARTer Kids™ Foundation of Canada equivalent to 25 percent of the suggested list price, reducing their net purchase price to US$4,199 for the 680i and US$3,939 for the 660i. Resellers may sell for less and also add shipping charges. The 600i system ships complete with Unifi projector and integrated audio system, a choice of SMART Board 680 or 660 interactive whiteboard, and the latest version of SMART Board software.

References-

Intel

Smarttech

Dell

Circuit City