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
Technology:
To browse the Internet for information
~Computer Equipment~
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5 Dell Precision Workstation 490 Desktop-32 Bit Vista
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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 Price: $2,062.44 each Total: $10,312.20 |
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1 Switch
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D-Link -8- Port 10/100
Ethernet Switch Cost: $39.99 (Best Buy) |
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7 CAT5 Cables
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Dynex - Retractable
CAT5 Ethernet Cable
Cost: $9.49 each (Best Buy) Total: $66.43
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Printer
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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) |
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Headphones
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Labtec Elite 825 Stereo
Headphones Cost: $15.34 Total: $76.70 |
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~Total Cost $ 10,900.31~
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Computer Station
Layout

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