Personalized assistive technology plan

In my class, there are students from five grades, with differing requirements. We only have atomic number 53 computer, shared by students who each need it for 6-7 hours a week. I would (a) increase the amount of time of visual learning keeping in mentality the surplus needfully of some students (b) alike to incorporate more(prenominal) interactional learning into curriculum field of study that should reduce the tedium of books and increase more interest and (c) with more computer time available per student, encourage them to uprise new skills through the PC.I would present my plan to the principle, and request the aid oh (Mike) my 4th grade colleague, to install and start the sundry(a) new programs. propensity list , justification and approximate budget, in the order I would like them 1. New Multi-user Pentium Dual-Core PC 1.6 GHz, 1.5 GB RAM, good graphics accelerator and depart card (estimated $ 700) and large 22 inch flat-panel monitor ( estimated $ 200). This should be employ primarily for multimedia programs for visual learning, short DVD movies on various educational themes, phonics, language learning, my teacher training programs, assistive software for special education. Mike needs to connect this to the internet as well conveyancing a few older files/software. I have to discuss it with the Principal.(Being multi-user in design, it will be much cheaper to create additional stations in future, by just adding extra monitors and keyboards. In the future, as domesticate work will become more and more computer based its a low cost investment for the future).2. Additional headset, special needs keyboard ( one child struggles on our current one), and multipoint electrical outlet as we have none spare at the moment estimated cost ($ 90) could open out of my own budget, but could try the School Budget too.3. Educational, assistive (Visual) and games software(a) Phonics software to cover all grades in my class- Phonics plus Five, seen the dem o, would economic aid at least half the children (spelling, grammar, reading, sounds etc). Package contains workbooks, which can be copied for denary use. Normal price $ 250, but can get large pedantic discount plus multiple licenses discount on top. Got to discuss with principal, as I need her permission on the educational policy scenery too.(b) MathWhizz online subscription ($ 39.99 per month or $ 360 per year) Maths is definitely the most boring caseful for most kids in my class, and improving maths grades is a priority. No open online resource for schools identified . For all other subjects, we are okay at present, but Math needs special attention. Got to discuss with principal.( c) Spanish language software Three children have requested this, as part of their adulterous plans, at a basic level only. ($ 25 only, will fabricate from class budget as it is not linked to core school curriculum).(d) Games I have asked all children to submit their choice of games as invete rate (every 3 months), and the top two titles I selected this time to cover geography and new puzzles. I have not agreed on online games for their addictive potential, and it is worth spending the $ 40 or so every 3 months. Principal agrees, though could pay from my class budget too.(e) Webcam and microphone not a priority, sometime later this year. More schools are linking up for online conferences. I will speak to Mike first about requirements before budgeting. I will update the plan in 6 months. Sd/- Nancy Choi February 15, 2008.