Miss Piazza's Computer Proposal

 

Goals & Objectives:  With each new school year, we see technology playing a larger role in our students' education.  It is important as a school that we meet the needs  of students by integrating technology into the curriculum.  This computer proposal is intended for my fifth grade classroom of 25 students.  My new computer station was designed to enrich and enhance my students' performance in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Technology.

My ideal computer station in my classroom would have 5 Dell Precision workstation desktop computers.  These computers would be the best choice because of the limited space in the classroom.  The computers and printer would be connected to a switch using CAT5 cables.   All of the computers would be networked to the main server located in a separate room in the building. 

Language Arts:    Research information on the Internet, Writer's Workshop and Reading Adventures Programs, Type to Learn, and Research Reports

Math:  Students will use the computers to complete various SuccessMaker programs such as Math Corner, Math Concepts & Skills, and Speedo.  The teacher can use the computer to print out worksheets for math lessons

Science:  Students can utilize the Scott Foresman Science Software and the teacher can use the computers to access worksheets and create teacher made tests that correlate with the Science curriculum

TechnologyTo browse the Internet for information
 

~Computer Equipment~

5 Dell Precision Workstation 490 Desktop-32 Bit Vista

Click to view detailed specifications of this system

CPU:  Dual Core Intel Xeon Processor 5110, 1.60 GHz

HDD:  80 GB SATA

RAM:  1GB, DDR2 SDRAM FBD Memory, 667 MHz

OS:  Windows Vista

Monitor:  Dell 17 inch Flat Panel

Additional: Floppy Drive, Dell USB 2-Button Mouse with Scroll, Mouse Pad,  CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive w/ Cyberlink Power DVD, Internal Chassis Speaker,

Price:  $2,062.44 each

Total:  $10,312.20
 


1 Switch

7717349 Larger Front
 

D-Link -8- Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch

Cost:  $39.99 (Best Buy)


7 CAT5 Cables

Dynex - Retractable CAT5 Ethernet Cable

Cost:  $9.49 each (Best Buy)

Total: $66.43

 

Printer

 

Hewlett-Packard -LaserJet Network-Ready Laser Printer

Built-in fast Ethernet networking

 USB 2.0

 264 MHz processor

16MB memory

Cost:  $404.99 (Best Buy)


Headphones

Labtec Elite 825 Stereo Headphones

Cost:  $15.34

Total:  $76.70


~Total Cost $ 10,900.31~

 


Click here to see my Computer Station Layout


 

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