1. By: Damon, Madison, Chris, Hannah, and Zach
Project Analysis

2. Curriki Pros Cons Info Subject Area/Grade Level
Open Resource for all users
Anyone can post information
Plethora of information
Information may not be reliable
Teacher to teacher communication
Info
Open resource for students and teachers
Share lesson plans
Share info appropriate for the classroom that corresponds to the primary subject areas
Subject Area/Grade Level
Kindergarten through higher education

3. Curriki (cont.) How teachers use it in practice Cost
Share lesson plans to other teachers
Students can share information with other students and with the teacher
Open resource for research projects
Cost
Free

4. Curriki (cont.) Reviews
Free only to educators, cost to those not utilizing this site through a school system
“Great site! This open source is the optimum way to share ideas and information to students.”

5. Elmo MO-1 Visual Presenter
Info
Is a camera that projects an image on a board
Subject area/ Grade level
Kindergarten through 12th grade
How teachers use it in Practice
Teachers use this product during lessons
Can project documents, books, etc.
Can walk through a step-by-step process, used for math for example
Pros
Cons
Teachers can project documents, textbooks, student work, and pictures to present in class
The price of the camera is not cost effective
Teachers can create videos to send out to their students
Teachers have limited movement in the classroom while using the device
Teachers can use this as a webcam to chat with others
Only one person can use it at a time so it is not collaborative

6. Elmo MO-1 Visual Presenter (cont.)
How teachers use it in practice
Teachers can take pictures of what they are projecting
can do web videos and make videos of using the camera
Can project students work as examples
Cost
$ per camera
Reviews
Overall reviews are positive
Teachers say it is a great tool to have in the class
It is easy to use and set up

7. Study Sync Info Subject Area/Grade Level
Pros
Cons
Over 500 texts online for many different subjects
The material follows Common Core standards that not all districts follow
There are audio and visual aids for the lessons and subjects that are presented on Study Sync
Using this type of software assumes that all students will have access to the internet when they are home
Info
Similar to Edmodo
Subject Area/Grade Level
2nd grade through 12th grade
How teachers use it in Practice
Online classroom
Assign homework to students and have resources on the website

8. Study Sync (cont.) How teachers use it in practice Cost: Reviews
Have students peer edit their work and collaborate
Cost:
$15 per student
Reviews
Many teachers and students believed that the website was a great way to improve student’s writing style and was good interactive way to have students learn.

9. Surface Pro 3 Info Subject area/Grade level
Pros
Cons
Touchscreen capable so students can use more interactive technologies similar to that of the iPad but has more software capabilities
Runs on Windows 8 and not many are acquainted with the software
There does not need to be a keyboard because there is an onscreen keyboard
Screens are smaller than that of a desktop so using that of a desktop so using theses as a replacement means smaller screens
Connection to projectors needs to be through Bluetooth
Very expensive in comparable devicesd
Info
This technology is a 2-in-1 type of computer in which students can have a tablet and attach a keyboard to make it a laptop
Subject area/Grade level
All subjects/ Kindergarten through 12th grade
How teachers use it in practice
Use in class to take notes
Connect to any type of prjectors

10. Surface Pro 3 (cont.)
Cost
$999 without out attachable keyboard

11. Chromebook Info Grade Level How teachers use it in practice Pros Cons
Browser based, so little distraction
Requires internet to work
7.5 hours of battery life, basically an entire school day
Google OS can be buggy
Starts up within 7 second, extremely fast
Group A
Group B
Class 1 82 85
Class 2 76 88
Class 3 84 90
Info
Chromebook is a laptop that runs on Google OS that focuses primarily on internet/browser usage.
Grade Level
Kindergarten- 12th Gtrade
How teachers use it in practice
Can be used as a research tool by students

12. Chromebook (cont.) Cost Reviews 359.99
Positive reviews for its hardware and battery life
Only compliant really is the exterior appearance

13. Gradpoint Info Grade Level Pros Cons
Multiple teacher resources in one
Not the most user friendly
Standards-based online education
Always changing
For students, teachers, and admins
Excludes parents from learning experience
Info
Gradpoint is a virtual learning program that provides a combination of a rigorous curriculum, intuitive teaching, assessment tools, and it is all based on standards of technology and education.
Grade Level
Kindergarten through 12th grade

14. Gradpoint (cont.) How teachers use it in practice Cost Reviews
Online classroom management
Online gradebook
Students can find resources that are posted on Powerschool through the teacher posting them
Cost
Varries
Reviews
Generally positive
Praise the innovation it has along with the standard based experienced
Several complaints about the user interface

15. Acer C720 Chromebook Info Subject area/Grade level
Runs on Google OS
Access to Google Drive
Touchscreen
11.2’’ screen
Subject area/Grade level
All subjects/ 2nd grade through 12th grade
How teachers use it in practice
Collaborate with colleagues and students on Google software
Has hundreds of apps that can be used for educational purposes
Pros
Cons
User Friendly
Smaller screens
Easy access to collaborative technologies
In order to use most software you need access to the internet
Touchscreen

16. Acer C720 Chromebook (cont.)
Cost
$ per computer
Reviews
Very cheap
Google OS has its pros and its cons(cons outweigh the pros)

17. Alma Student Information System
Pros
Cons
Maps out learning objectives
Requires coaching from Alma staff
Teachers can share lesson plans
Too many features may cause some confusion
Curriculum calendar
Custom report card maker
Individual/ Classroom management capabilities
Attendance tracker
Class schedules
Grade Level
Kindergarten through 12th grade
Teachers in practice use it for:
Communicate with both students and parents
Convey important info in regard to grades, upcoming events, and developments in curriculum
Cost
Gold Package: $3,000 per year

18. Alma Student Information System (cont.)
Reviews
Great staff
Inexpensive compared to other student information systems
User-friendly features for both students and parents

19. Mimioboard Interactive Whiteboard
Pros
Cons
Can be used as a Smartboard and a dryearase board
Can only use Mimio accessory products
Has wireless capability: NO WIRES!!
The removable bar allows teachers to collaborate and turn any other board into a smart board
Works with any software
Info
Is an interactive whiteboard that works just like a Smartboard but is also a regular whiteboard
Grade Level
Kindergarten through 12th grade
How teachers can use it in practice
Can project anything on the board
Is touchscreen so students can collaborate on it
Same function as any Smart board

20. Mimioboard Interactive Whiteboard (cont.)
Cost
$1066 per board
Reviews
Nothing but positive reviews about Mimio
Teachers love how interactive it is
It has an easy set up and instructions for teachers to follow
Students can easily use it

21. Surface 2 Info Subject area/Grade level
Pros
Cons
Touchscreen capable so students can use more interactive technologies similar to that of the iPad but has more software capabilities
Smaller screen than the Surface Pro 3
There does not need to be a keyboard because there is an onscreen keyboard
Runs on Windows 8 which might be confusing with those who are not familiar with it
Cheaper than Surface Pro 3
Can take notes
Info
This technology is a 2-in-1 type of computer in which students can have a tablet and attach a keyboard to make it a laptop
Cheaper than Surface Pro 3
Subject area/Grade level
All subjects/ Kindergarten through 12th grade
How teachers use it in practice
Use in class to take notes
Connect to any type of prjectors

22. Surface 2 (cont.) Cost Without Bundle With Bundle $406.10 per tablet
$653.00
Comes with
Attachable keyboard
Carrying case
Software protection
And of course the Surface 2

23. Cost Analysis: Scenario 1
Cost of Mimio= $26,650
$ x25=$26,650
Cost of Surface 2 (w/o Bundle)=$373,686.50
$406.10x625=$253,812.50
Warranty: $99x625=$61,875
Extra computer for teacher and 3 class computers: $57,999
Cost of Wifi (provider, Gateway)
AT&T U-Verse: $ per year
Gateway: $100x25= $2,500
Power strips
$3.98x25= $99.50

24. Cost Analysis: Scenario 2
Cost of Mimio= $26,650
$ x25=$26,650
Cost of Surface 2 (with Bundle)=$466,124
$653x625=$408,125
Extra computer for teacher and 3 class computers: $57,999
Cost of Wifi (provider, Gateway)
AT&T U-Verse: $ per year
Gateway: $100x25= $2,500
Power strips
$3.98x25= $99.50

25. Works Cites Alma: http://www.getalma.com/
Curriki:
Desktop Computer:
ATT U-Verse:
Wireless Gateway:
Mimio:
Information for Studysync:
Review and Case Study of Mimio:

26. Works Cited Links: Review for Elmo
Information for Elmo
Review for Alma:
Review for Curriki:  
Information for Alma:
Cost of Power strips:
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