Technology Initiative Proposal

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Technology Initiative Proposal

• Created By
• Rachel Bedell
• Chandra Larson
• Kate Neighbor
• Sean Hanson
• Scott Lhotka
• Educ 5414

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School Mission Statement

• The mission statement of Stony Brook Elementary
  in Perham, MN is to develop within students the
  appropriate skills, knowledge, technology, and
  understanding that enable them to be successful
  in the 21st century.

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Overview of Proposal

• Three carts of portable laptops for student and
  community use
• Wireless Internet access on all laptops
• Two projectors

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Rationale For Proposal

• We are proposing this initiative to advance our
  community into the 21st century, regarding the
  future of technology and the importance of it in
  the world today.

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Benefits to Students

• Increase in Internet access
• Increase in knowledge of technology
• Students become independent learners
• Helpful for multiple intelligence learning
• Mobile computer lab
• Teaches students life skills

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Benefits to Teachers

• Broader lesson plan options
• Efficient use of class time
• Teachers use multi-media for student engagement
• Moves teachers into 21st century

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Benefit to School District

• Aids school district in becoming technology
  literate
• Gives students future technology skills
• Higher student enrollment
• Could improve reading and math skills

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Benefits to Community

• Community Education will have access to laptops,
  even on Saturdays
• Broader levels of coursework for Community
  Education
• Students will create a network with other
  students and community members
• Community can keep up to date by viewing school
  website

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Costs of Proposal
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Budget
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Hardware

• 3 Laptop Carts 41,487.00
• 2 LCD Projector 3,000.00

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iBook Cart

• 41,487.00
• Apple iBook cart

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Software

• 2,000.00
• Microsoft Office
• Apple Works
• Inspiration
• Encarta
• UltraKey
• iLife

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Computer Facilities

• No computer lab laptop carts will be mobile
  from classroom to classroom
• All carts will have access to wireless internet
• Laptops run on battery no outlets/cords
  necessary
• Laptops will be recharged on their carts at the
  end of the day

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Storage

• Free, in-Kind
• The carts will be locked in the storage room in
  Media Center

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Maintenance

• AppleCare

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Administration/Coordination

• 3,500.00
• Media Specialist

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Training for Faculty

• 1,300.00 in-kind
• Faculty- Technology certified

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Curriculum and Use

• K-5
• Math
• Reading
• Social Studies
• Science

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Insurance

• 1,200.00
• Smallville Insurance Inc.
• 250.00 Deductible
• 1.75 on ever 100.00

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Budget
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Implementation and Timetable
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Purchase and Distribution

• Technology Team will purchase Apple Computers
• Teachers will sign out carts one week ahead of
  time
• Technology Team will install software on the
  laptops

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Agreement Forms

• There will be a contract and agreement form for
  students, parents, and community members
• Parent Letter
• Policy
• Contract

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Repair/Breakage/Loss

• Students and Parents will sign contract stating
  students will lose their privilege if they arent
  using the equipment appropriately.
• Parents and students are responsible for
  breakage.

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Timetable
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Summer Use

• Summer School
• Community Education

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Thank you for listening!

• Not only will this proposal greatly help our
  students, but the community as well.
• Please help us make this a reality!