Download - Budget Simulation Project
Budget Simulation ProjectApril M. Rogers
ITEC 7132Fall 2007
Prioritized List of Items Requested:1) Classroom Performance System2) Camcorders for student use3) Scanners (one for student use in the
media center and one for teachers in the teacher work room)
1st Priority:Classroom Performance SystemTeachers indicated a need for a Classroom
Performance System (CPS) in surveyEnhances instruction by allowing all students
to participate Provides immediate feedback for students and
teachersQuizzes could be done using a CPS decreasing
the amount of paperwork for teachersLess paper work gives teachers more time to
plan effective lessons
2nd Priority:Camcorders (digital)Teachers, students, and media specialist
indicated a need for more camcordersTeachers allowing students to create videos
for some performance assessmentsStudents like making the videos.Students prefer watching student-made
videos over typical PowerPoint presentationsVideos can also be incorporated into
PowerPoint presentations
3rd Priority:ScannersSome 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 RFVender: Camcor.comFeatures:
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: 943.00State Contract Availability: no specific
contract
CPS IR (Infrared)Vendor: eInstructionFeatures:
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: $1995.00State Contract Availability: no specific
contract
CPS RF (Radio Frequency)Vendor: eInstructionFeatures:
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: 2995.00State Contract Availability: no specific
contract
H-ITT Classroom Response SystemVendor: Hyper-Interactive Teaching TechnologyFeatures:
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-PackItem # CP-3000-32 $ 1395.00
State Contract Availability: no specific contract
Price Comparisons for Classroom Response SystemsItem Name and Vendor Price
Interwrite PRS RF by Interwrite Vendor: Camcor.com
943.00
CPS IR (Infrared) by eInstruction 1995.00
CPS RF (Radio Frequency) by eInstruction 2995.00
H-ITT Classroom Response System by H-ITT 1395.00
Panasonic VDR-D310Vendor:
amazon.comPrice: $449.00State 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-SC320Vendor: amazon.
comPrice: $409.00State 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: 3.0 - 30 mm LCD Monitor: 2.7-inch TFT
Canon ZR 800Vendor:
amazon.comPrice: $207.00State 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 2.6-91mm, f/2.0 - 5.0 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: 2.6-91mm LCD Pixels: 112,000 pixels Maximum Aperture: F 2.0 - 5.0 8 shooting modes Batteries Included
Price Comparisons for CamcordersVendor Panasonic
VDR-D310 Price
Panasonic PV-SC320
Price
Canon ZR 800 Price
Amazon.com 449.00 409.00 207.00
Buydig.com 439.00 379.00 214.00
Circuit City 549.00 449.99 N/A
Best Buy 615.00 N/A 249.00
Epson Perfection V100 Photo ScannerVendor:
Amazon.comPrice: $94.80State Contract
Availability: no specific contract
Features:3200 x 9600 dpi48-bit color depthSlim designRestore photosSimple buttonsUSB 2.0
Canon CanoScan 600FScannerVendor:
Amazon.comPrice: 133.99State Contract
Availability: no specific contract
Features:4800 x 9600 dpi48-bit color depthScan multiple
imagesRetouching
technologySimple buttonsUSB 2.0
Price Comparisons for ScannersVendor Epson Perfection
V100 Photo Price Canon CanoScan
600FPrice
Amazon.com 94.80 133.99
Circuit City 99.00 139.99
Best Buy 99.74 154.84
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 800310
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
www.consumersearch.com
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 SelectionCamcor.com was the least expensive vendor
for the InterWrite SystemAmazon.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 AnalysisVendor Item Quantity Price
Camcor.com Interwrite PRS RF by Interwrite
2 class sets(contains 32 clickers and 1 receiver each)
943.00943.00+ 33.44(shipping cost)
1919.44
Amazon.com Canon ZR 800 6 camcorders 207.00 (x6) = 1242.00
Amazon.com Canon CanoScan 600F
2 scanners 267.98
TOTAL: 3429.42