Laptops in the classrooms
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The document proposes a grant to provide 1500 Dell Inspiron 15 laptops to classrooms at Arizona State University. It details the goal of placing 30 laptops in each classroom to increase note taking, access online resources, and student and faculty interaction. Features of the Dell Inspiron 15 laptops are described, including the 15.6" screen, Windows 7 operating system, Intel Core i3 processor, and other specifications. Reasons for providing laptops and potential benefits like online assignments and paper savings are outlined. The total proposed cost of $1.2 million is also summarized.
Laptops in the classrooms
- 1. Presented by Sheetal Savani Arizona State University
- 2. The Goal The Goal for this grant proposal is to give out 1500 laptops with 30 laptops in each classroom at Arizona State University. 8/15/2012 2
- 3. Introduction Laptops are being used by almost everyone for different purposes such as work, to complete project, for fun, and many more. As it is a powerful tool we have decided to distribute 1500 Dell Inspiron 15 laptops in the classroom for student use. The Dell Laptop was first introduced in 1989 by its founder Michael Dell. 8/15/2012 3
- 4. Features Size is 15.6 with high definition LED Display with Truelife Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit Intel Core i3-390M processor 4GB Memory 500GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive 8X CD/DVD Burner(Dual Layer Dell. Retrieved on August 13, 2012 from Dell.com DVD +/-R Drive Intel HD Graphics 8/15/2012 4
- 5. Reasons Increased note taking speed Easy to access many online resources Increase student and faculty interaction With the use of Google Doc student can do their homework anytime from anywhere Chances of forgetting homework would be none 8/15/2012 5
- 6. Benefits Teachers can make and grade their quizzes online No more scantrons required Submit their homework using email or Google Doc Able to make big projects without need of any paper Ecofuture. Retrieved on August 13, 2012 from Saves a lot of paper Go http://ecofuture.net/greenslogans/ green! 8/15/2012 6
- 7. Lecture Tool Lecture Tool teaching module, is an interactive student response system Student engaged in lecture and active participation Ask any questions using chat window anonymously without raising hands and get answers Participation of student in class and their performance increases Also, it will enhance the ability of instruction and learning for educators 8/15/2012 7
- 8. Total Cost $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 Total Cost (Dell) Total Cost (Other) $400,000 $200,000 $0 Dell Inspiron 15 Microsoft Office Adobe Photo Antivirus Software Miscellaneous (N5040) Software Student Shop Special Program Version 8/15/2012 8
- 9. References Inspiron 15 (N5040) Great Laptop for the Price | Dell . (n.d.). Dell Official Site - The Power To Do More | Dell. Retrieved August 12, 2012, from http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-15-intel-n5040/pd Dell Laptop History - Twenty Year History of Dell Laptops. (n.d.). Laptop Computer History: Detailed Look at Laptops Since the 1980s. Retrieved August 12, 2012, from http://www.laptop-computer- history.com/dell-laptop-history.html 8/15/2012 9
- 10. References Samson, P. (2010, May 20). University of Michigan News Service | How laptops can enhance learning in college classrooms. University of Michigan News Service. Retrieved August 12, 2012, from http://ns.umich.edu/new/releases/771 8/15/2012 10