Classroom+Technology+Proposal

Class size of 25 students. One new computer (teacher's), five outdated computers. One TV w/DVD player. Internet connectivity. $6,000 for new classroom technology and upgrades.
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We agreed at our last class meeting that our proposal would be based on a high school English class.

**Proposal** //Interactive whiteboard with projector.// We looked at a couple different companies, but Promethean is focused on education so it seems likely that their products will be more useful in a classroom. The ActivBoard+2 395 Height Adjustable System with LCD Projector is $3,989. (See here for comparison of LCD and DLP projectors.) It's pricey, but it includes everything we need to get started with the system and it's upgradeable. It comes with its own software. We picked the biggest screen for more surface area and the adjustable height in case anyone is short or mobility-restricted. //Item Price: $3,989 Total: $3,989// //RAM upgrades.// Easiest meaningful upgrade we can make. We can upgrade all five old computers' RAM for about $300. //Item Price: $300 Total: $4,289// //Multi-Function Printer.// Lets us print, copy, and scan without leaving the classroom. Refills for laser printers are cheaper and greener over the long run. The Brother MFC-9010CN is $400. //Item Price: $400 Total: $4,689// //Inspiration 9 Software.// This software will allow students to create essay outlines with graphics. [|Inspiration] //Item Price: $310 Total: $4,999// //Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Plus//. This software includes Access, Excel, InfoPath, Outlook, Powerpoint, Publisher, and Word. These programs will allow students to write essays and create presentations as well as a whole variety of other activities. [|Microsoft Office] //Item Price: $400 Total: $5,399// //Rosetta Stone ESL Softwar////e.// Great software for learning a language! I'd rather get a classroom license, but we'd have to get a price quote on that. A single program is $299. //Item Price: $299 Total: $5,698//