812 Laptop Proposal The Sky is the Limit

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812 Laptop ProposalThe Sky is the Limit

• By Chris King, Stacey Eggert, Stacy Tines

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Chriss Plan

• The laptops will be used in my classroom as a
  means to enhance student learning through the
  following areas.
• 1. Group dynamics
• 2. Problem solving skills
• 3. by increasing student motivation

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Staceys Plan

• Purchase a laptop cart with 30 laptops to share
  among classrooms
• Computers become more available
• Teachers better able to integrate technology into
  the curriculum

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Stacys Plan

• Write a grant proposal to purchase a set of nine
  laptops to be shared amongst our schools
  classrooms
• Laptops to be used with learning disabled
  students to enhance success and interest in
  learning

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Pros of Using Laptops

• Enhances
• 1. Problem solving skills
• 2. Writing
• 3. Motivation
• 4. Attendance
• 5. Students are active learners
• 6. High order thinking skills
• 7. Differentiation
• 8. Cooperative Learning

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Cons of Using Laptops

• 1. Cost
• 2. Staff training
• 3. Breaking traditional molds
• 4. Technical support and maintenance
• 5. Theft and damage
• 6. Network issues

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Technology Integration into the Curriculum

• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

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Students With Special Needs

• Dyslexia
• Speech and Language disorders
• Dysgraphia
• Learning disabilities
• Visual impairments

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Funding Possibilities

• PTSA
• PTO
• Leasing programs
• District funding
• Corporate sponsorship
• Microsoft, EDS, Compaq, Apple
• Trees ?

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Hey, It could happen

• Reach for the
• Stars