Team+Classroom+Scenario


 * Team members**:
 * Keaira Riggins (software)
 * Olivia Turpening (software)
 * Elizabeth Barahona (hardware)
 * Kelsey Diaz (hardware)
 * Alyssa Nelson

**Profile**:
 * Team name: Group 2 - Elementary
 * Team Leader: Kelsey Diaz
 * Assignment: Team Classroom Scenario
 * Grade: 3rd
 * Final completion date: 10/06/2013

**Budget**: $6000 **Amount used**: $5989.62


 * SOFTWARE (Keaira Riggins) **

[|JumpStart Advanced 3rd Grade V2.0] $20

I JumpStart because it is a fun activity that the students can do, while at the same time, they are being challenged with all materials such as: Math Science, Language Arts. There are over 50 skills taught, including Art & Music.

[|Mastering Basic Skills Third Grade Book] Workbooks/CD-ROMS (30) $9 each

These workbooks have double the hands-on experience because it comes with a software that is parallel to the books. Students will be able to work on the activities on the computer, and also take the work home with them to look over. There is also other material included that will help children master the basic skills of the third grade level while having fun at the same time.


 * Total: $290.00**


 * SOFTWARE (Olivia Turpening) **

Pixie 4 $39.95 [] Microsoft Office $229.99 []
 * Total: $269.94**

I have chosen Pixie 4 as a software to be certain to purchase with our money for the students. Pixie is a great way for students to be engaged while learning. It is a creative program that allows students to share information through text, picture, and audio. This not only promotes creativity in students but also allows for more pleasure in learning and a certain sense of pride in work. It is also a push toward the future in digital learning and using this in the classroom and at home. This software is useful to students with different learning styles and ensures that students can be open and creative with their own ideas with the entire class.

In addition, I have chosen to use some money toward the newest Microsoft Office software. With Microsoft Office, the options are limitless as there are so many different components wrapped into one in this software. The powerpoint function allows for students to share information in an organized and fun way. Using the excel function allows students to create charts and graphs and to organize numbers and information in a simple manner. This software is also a large help to the teachers as well. Teachers can use functions of Microsoft Office for their grade books or for classroom handouts and more. This software has so much to offer that I believe it is the most important software a classroom could have.


 * HARDWARE (Elizabeth Barahona) **

[|IdeaTab A2107]$139

I have chosen the IdeaTab because it’s a great tool for kids to read and play learning games. Kids love technology and a tablet is a way of catching their attention. Instead of having a bookcase that collects dust providing them with a tablet that can store thousands of e-books will only help them perfect their literacy.

[|QOMO QWBKB100-Combo] $2,754.25 An interactive whiteboard is an amazing piece of hardware because it keeps kids interested and engaged. Kids can play interactive educational games or it can help kids that need visual education. Quizzes and lessons can become interactive, the possibilities are endless.


 * Total: 2893.25 **


 * HARDWARE (Kelsey Diaz) **

HP - Refurbished Pavilion 23" All-In-One Computer - 6GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive, 5 for $473.99 each

Seeing as to how the students have 5 outdated computers available, I saw it fit to contribute part of the budget to brand new computers so the students can effectively browse the appropriate content for class and use the software purchased as well. Also, considering that we are in the digital era for students, it is important to be keeping up with the newer technologies.

Hamilton Electronics - Ha2 Schoolmate Personal Mono - Stereo Headphone, 10 for $8.45 each

We all know with the different programs elementary students use, there will be sound incorporated. Common sense only tells you how things would go if we didn't supply the students with headphones, and 10 would be preferred so not as many share the same one and in case one or a few get damaged.

HP - Deskjet Inkjet Printer - Color - 4800 x 1200 dpi Print - Plain Paper Print - Desktop, 1 for $44.99

Seeing as to how students have begun writing, we will be incorporating short papers and essays in class not only to enhance grammar, but to also enhance the students usage of computers when it comes to typing and the use of Microsoft Word. The printer is necessary for printing out what the students complete in order to grade and do group work such as having students go over each other's papers.

Talk Point™, Set of 5. Ideal for simple activity instructions, daily reminders, word or sound practice and more!, 1 set of 5 for $36.99 each

A little useful gadget, this will come in handy when the class has different stations for group activities. Instead of explaining each table and activity, each little Talk Point can have the instructions when the students go from station to station.


 * Total: $2536.43**