This assignment I had to make a budget for technology in the classroom. This will be useful for me in the future becasue now I know how hard it is to fit everything you want into a budget. I learned you sometimes have to compromise what you want for your students and just get what you need!

1. EquipmentCostLocationStandardComputer(Dell Inspiron 546s Desktop PC with 24” monitor)-Windows Vista Home Edition-8 GB memory storage-USB keyboard and wireless mouse included$798.00 eachNeed 4 for classroomTotal: $3192.00Wal-Mart WebsiteNETS-T Standard Ia: promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness. NCSOS Standard: Competency Goal 2.05 Recognize, discuss, and use word processing as a tool to enter/edit, print, and save assignments(Use computer to complete assignment. E.G. typing assignment in a word document)Printer(HP Officejet Pro 8000 Wireless Inkjet)-Automatic 2 sided printing-Wireless networking$179.99 eachNeed 2 for classroomTotal: $359.98OfficeMax WebsiteNETS-T Standard IIa: design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.NCSOS Standard: Competency Goal 2.01 Recognize, discuss and use the features/functions of computing devices(Using the printer to print information) Printer Ink(HP 45/23D Combo Pack)-Black ink and tri color ink-Ink can be refilled at OfficeMax store$72.98 eachNeed 2 for classroomTotal: $145.96OfficeMax WebsiteNETS-T Standard IIId: model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.NCSOS Standard: Competency Goal 2.01 Recognize, discuss and use the features/functions of computing devices(Use ink to print from printer)Printer Paper(Boise Aspen 30% Recycled Paper bundle of 5 reams)-2,500 sheets per 5 reams$19.99 eachNeed 6 bundles for classroomTotal: $119.94OfficeMax WebsiteNETS-T Standard IIId: model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.NCSOS Standard: Competency Goal 2.01 Recognize, discuss and use the features/functions of computing devices(Use paper to aid in printing from printer)Learning Software(Jumpstart Advanced 2nd grade)-Fun and interactive software to help with Math, Science, Reading, and Typing$19.99 eachNeed 4 for classroomTotal: $79.96Best Buy WebsiteNETS-T Standard IIC: customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.NCSOS Standard: Competency Goal Competency Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.(The students will use software to enhance learning via computer)Learning Software(Reader Rabbit Reading Learning System)-Enhances reading skills for elementary grade students$19.99 eachNeed 4 for classroomTotal: $79.96Best Buy WebsiteNETS-T Standard IIC: customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.NCSOS Standard: Competency Goal Competency Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.(The students will use software to enhance learning via computer) Total Spent: 3997.79 I believe that it is important for teacher to be a part of the decision making process in choosing technology for their classrooms because the teacher has the best overall idea of what they plan to do with their classroom and how it will help with the individual needs of their students. The teachers can pick and choose products that will best fit their teaching style and the learning styles of their students. For example, I want the ability to put the printers that the students use next to my desk so that I can view the pages printed from students. This is why I picked wireless printers. If I had wired printers this would not be possible. If teachers aren’t involved in the decision making process, the teacher would have to work around the technology instead of the other way around.