Technology Initiative Proposal Created By: Rachel Bedell Chandra Larson Kate Neighbor Sean Hanson Scott Lhotka Educ 5414

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Costs of Proposal

Budget

Hardware � 3 Laptop Carts $41, � 2 LCD Projector $3,000.00

iBook Cart � $ 41, � Apple iBook cart Apple iBook cart

Software � $2, � Microsoft Office � Apple Works � Inspiration � Encarta � UltraKey � iLife

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

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

Maintenance � AppleCare

Administration/Coordination � $3, � Media Specialist

Training for Faculty � $1, in-kind � Faculty- Technology certified

Curriculum and Use � K-5 � Math � Reading � Social Studies � Science

Insurance � $1, � Smallville Insurance Inc. � $ Deductible � $1.75 on ever $100.00

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Implementation and Timetable

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

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

Repair/Breakage/Loss � Students and Parents will sign contract stating students will lose their privilege if they aren’t using the equipment appropriately. � Parents and students are responsible for breakage.

Timetable July/AugustSeptemberNovemberJanuaryAprilMay Receiving laptops. Conducting in-services Develop and Implement lessons integrating laptops and technology Conduct opinion survey of school and community members. More advanced students begin self- paced assignments and Community Ed. classes begin. Students work cooperatively to teach peers through technology in classroom. Compare test scores to beginning of year scores. Assess plan for following two years.

Summer Use � Summer School � Community Education

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!