April M. Rogers ITEC 7132 Fall 2007

Prioritized List of Items Requested: 1)Classroom Performance System 2)Camcorders for student use 3)Scanners (one for student use in the media center and one for teachers in the teacher work room)

1 st Priority: Classroom Performance System Teachers indicated a need for a Classroom Performance System (CPS) in survey Enhances instruction by allowing all students to participate Provides immediate feedback for students and teachers Quizzes could be done using a CPS decreasing the amount of paperwork for teachers Less paper work gives teachers more time to plan effective lessons

2 nd Priority: Camcorders (digital) Teachers, students, and media specialist indicated a need for more camcorders Teachers allowing students to create videos for some performance assessments Students like making the videos. Students prefer watching student-made videos over typical PowerPoint presentations Videos can also be incorporated into PowerPoint presentations

3 rd Priority: Scanners Some students identified a need for a scanner to be available in the media center in survey. We have one scanner available in the media center work room, but it is not accessible to students. Some teachers indicated that they would also like a scanner on their hallway work room which is closer to their classrooms than the media center.

Purchase Specifications

Interwrite PRS RF Vender: Camcor.com Features: 2-line LCD screen Radio frequency technology 32 Clickers and 1 receiver included in classroom set All cables and power supply included Supports large classrooms up to 2,000 students Price: State Contract Availability: no specific contract

CPS IR (Infrared) Vendor: eInstruction Features: 32 portable clickers and receiver included in classroom set IR Technology easy to transport from room to room but line of sight required for signal to reach receiver Operates on 2 AAA batteries per clicker Ideal for classes up to 64 students Price: $ State Contract Availability: no specific contract

CPS RF (Radio Frequency) Vendor: eInstruction Features: 32 portable clickers and 1 receiver included in classroom set Radio Frequency Technology Responses received up to 200 ft from receiver No line of sight needed for RF technology Operates on 2 AA batteries per clicker 3 line LCD screen Price: State Contract Availability: no specific contract

H-ITT Classroom Response System Vendor: Hyper-Interactive Teaching Technology Features: RF technology Each clicker operates with a 9-volt battery 300 ft range 32 clickers and a receiver in a class-pack Price: Colorful - K-12 radio frequency RF Class-Pack Item # CP $ State Contract Availability: no specific contract

Price Comparisons for Classroom Response Systems Item Name and VendorPrice Interwrite PRS RF by Interwrite Vendor: Camcor.com CPS IR (Infrared) by eInstruction CPS RF (Radio Frequency) by eInstruction H-ITT Classroom Response System by H-ITT

Panasonic VDR-D310 Vendor: amazon.com Price: $ State Contract Availability: no specific contract Product Features 3-megapixel, 3CCD imaging system Multi-format recording; DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R compatible Leica Dicomar lens Large 2.7-inch widescreen LCD One-Touch Navigation for easy, intuitive setting and shooting Technical Details Optical zoom: 10 x Digital zoom: 700 x Connectivity: S-Video Length: 5.86 inches Height: 3.7 inches Width: 3.3 inches Weight: 1.08 pounds

Panasonic PV-SC320 Vendor: amazon. com Price: $ State Contract Availability: no specific contract Product Features: 3CCD imager for vivid color, fine detail, and rich gradation Leica Dicomar lens; Advanced Pure Color Engine 3.1-megapixel still-picture recording One-Touch Navigation for easy, intuitive setting and shooting Tele-Macro for sharp focusing, from a short distance Technical Details: Sensor: 3 CCD Size: 1/6-inch Image Resolution: up to 3.1 MEGA: 2048 x 1512 (4:3) Storage Media: Secure Digital Storage Media: Mini DV Video Tape Storage Media: SDHC Memory Card Optical Zoom: 10x Digital Zoom: 700x Focal Length: mm LCD Monitor: 2.7-inch TFT

Canon ZR 800 Vendor: amazon.com Price: $ State Contract Availability: no specific contract Product Features Includes - ZR800 Camcorder, Battery Pack BP- 2L5, Compact Power Adapter CA-590, Stereo Video Cable STV-250N 35x Optical and 1000x Digital Zoom Lens - Focal length mm, f/ Image Stabilization - Shoot Steady Video even without a tripod for professional looking videos Smooth Zoom Control - 3 pre-set zoom speeds Technical Details Sensor: 1/6" CCD Storage Media: Mini DV Video Tape Optical Zoom: 35X Digital Zoom: 1000x Focal Length: mm LCD Pixels: 112,000 pixels Maximum Aperture: F shooting modes Batteries Included

Price Comparisons for Camcorders VendorPanasonic VDR-D310 Price Panasonic PV-SC320 Price Canon ZR 800 Price Amazon.com Buydig.com Circuit City N/A Best Buy615.00N/A249.00

Epson Perfection V100 Photo Scanner Vendor: Amazon.com Price: $94.80 State Contract Availability: no specific contract Features: 3200 x 9600 dpi 48-bit color depth Slim design Restore photos Simple buttons USB 2.0

Canon CanoScan 600F Scanner Vendor: Amazon.com Price: State Contract Availability: no specific contract Features: 4800 x 9600 dpi 48-bit color depth Scan multiple images Retouching technology Simple buttons USB 2.0

Price Comparisons for Scanners VendorEpson Perfection V100 Photo Price Canon CanoScan 600F Price Amazon.com Circuit City Best Buy

Recommendations: Classroom Performance System: Interwrite PRS RF Reasons for choosing this product: Radio frequency technology doesn’t require a line of sight for reception so product would be easier for student use. Lowest priced system compared to the others researched Able to purchase two class sets because of the low price so more teachers and students will be able to have access to the system

Recommendations: Camcorder: Canon ZR Reasons: Mini DV tapes are easier for students to edit than mini DVDs Lowest price camcorder allowing us to by a class set of 6 camcorders Voted best budget camcorder on

Recommendations: Scanner: Canon CanoScan 600F Reasons: Higher quality prints for just $40.00 more dollars Can afford to buy two (one for teacher work room and one for student use in media center) User friendly Slim size doesn’t take up too much space

Vendor Selection Camcor.com was the least expensive vendor for the InterWrite System Amazon.com was the least expensive vendor for the camcorder and the scanner. Our current media specialists like to use Amazon.com because they have great prices, timely shipping, and do not charge shipping fees for the school.

Final Budget Analysis VendorItemQuantityPrice Camcor.comInterwrite PRS RF by Interwrite 2 class sets (contains 32 clickers and 1 receiver each) (shipping cost) Amazon.comCanon ZR 8006 camcorders (x6) = Amazon.comCanon CanoScan 600F 2 scanners TOTAL: