Proposal 1: One Computer Classroom
For: Advanced Tenth Grade Class, Math Team, and Economic Team
Members of the Board:
I propose that the $3,000 grant be owed to the learning and technological items for room 208 in the following way:

· Dell XPS Laptop $ 900

· Sony 4.8 Theater System 160

· Casio XGA DLP Projector 750

· Canon All-In-One Printer/Scanner 300

· Projector Screen 300

· Educational Software 150

· Hardware - computer lock, wires, connectors, earphones 100

· Group Learning Materials (Math, Art, Science supplies) 340 Total = $3,000

The learning standards for room 208 were chosen purposely for the advanced tenth grade class and the members of the school’s Math and Economic teams. The students in the class and on the teams will benefit from the different standards by being able to see, touch, and feel what they are studying and relate it to real-life situations. The designed layout of room 208 along with the planned items is based on the learning needs of the students and is designed to assist the teaching and learning process. The following paragraphs explain how the items will be used in the classroom setting. An illustration of the planned layout can be viewed at the end of this proposal.

The students will have access to the computer and other items after the teacher’s lectures and or activities. To guarantee fair use of the computer, a sign-up sheet will be kept by the teacher and students will be allowed to sign-up for computer time. The computer and printer stations are located in the back of the room and close to the teacher’s desk so the teacher can monitor their use. The laptop model was chosen so the teacher could move the computer and use it at his or her desk. The laptop will be locked down at all times. Each student will have access to and be required to use the computer for at least thirty minutes a week. Computer programs and games, such as, Math Tutor, Virtual Lab, and Essentials of Economics, for the particular activity will be loaded on the computer and the students can strengthen their classroom learning. The math and economic programs will be used to underline lecture material for the students, and the math and economic programs will be used by the academic teams. The other students will not be distracted because the computer user will have headphones on and be located in the back of the classroom.

The students not at the computer will be able to strengthen and advance their learning through group activities. The group work area in the back of the classroom will be used after lectures to allow students to work together. Math and science related materials will be located in the group study area so students can learn together and apply what they have learned by building models and drawing graphs. The projector and theater system can be used by the teacher during or after lectures to illustrate a point and to keep the students’ interested. The proposed plan gives the students the ability to learn in multiple ways without being distracted by other students.

Proposal 2: Four Computer Classroom

For: Advanced Tenth Grade Class, Math Team, and Economic Team

Members of the Board:
I propose that the $6,000 grant be owed to the learning and technological items for room 208 in the following way:

· Dell XPS Laptops (3) $2,600

· Dell Inspiron E1505 Desktop (1) 1,150

· Casio XGA DLP Projector 750

· Canon All-In-One Printer/Scanner 300

· Projector Screen 200

· Educational Software 580

· Hardware - computer locks wires, connectors, earphones 420

Total = $6,000

The learning standards for room 208 were chosen purposely for the advanced tenth grade class and the members of the school’s Math and Economic teams. Each student in the class and on the teams will be able to spend substantial time working on the computers to strengthen and expand on the material that was taught. The designed layout of room 208 and the proposed items were chosen to expand the learning and reduce the disruptions for all students. The following paragraphs explain how the items will be used in the classroom setting, and an illustration of the designed layout can be seen at the end of this proposal.

The students will have access to the laptop computers after the teacher’s lectures and or activities are finished. Each student will have assigned times to work on the computer and complete any assigned computer projects. Teamwork will be encouraged by allowing groups to work on computer projects. Two sets of earphones will be available for each laptop so the students can complete their computer activities without disrupting the rest of the class. The computers are to be located in the back of the classroom. The laptops will be locked down at all times. The laptops will be wirelessly connected to the internet and the printing station; the printing station is also to be located in the back of the classroom. The computers will be equipped with learning programs and educational games, such as, Math Tutor, Full Library, Virtual Lab, and Essentials of Economics. The math and science programs will be included into the class. The teacher will assign specific parts of the program that correspond with the lecture material to be finished by the students. Any material that can be used by both the students and the academic teams will be included into their activities.

The teacher will be able to use the desktop computer in the fixed computer station; this computer will not be used by students unless completely necessary. The teacher will be able to control the projector from the desktop. The projector will be attached to the ceiling toward the back of the classroom. The proposal plan will give the students the ability to learn and access a vast amount of information with the use of the computers. It will promote the students to apply what they learned in class by completing computer assignments individually as well as in groups. The plan gives the students an objective learning experience and reduces distractions for all students so that learning can be expanded.