Computer Lab Seating Chart

In creating a seating chart, Microsoft Word allowed me to easily show the different details of the room by using shapes.  The Insert Shapes option creates good images to show the tables, desks, doors, etc.

One limitation of using Word was that it can be rather difficult to get things to line up the way I want them.  It takes a lot of time to put all the little shapes in and also text boxes to say who is sitting where.

Dream Computer Assignment

If I were able to choose a “Dream Computer” and the accessories for my classroom, I would purchase the following things:

·         

•       15-inch MacBook Pro—This would be essential for creating presentations, keeping track of grades, planning lesson plans, using it in lessons, and so on.  Macs also have a record of being very resistant to viruses, as well as being very fast.  Therefore, this computer would last a long time and would require minimal repairs and work.
•         eBeam Engage Interactive Whiteboard—This is the best way to project things onto the board for the entire class to see.  The device attaches to the side of the board, and projects from there.  Not only will it “project” on the board, but it also turns the whiteboard into a touch screen.  Therefore, the teacher or the students can be at the board and still control what is being projected.  You also do not have to worry about people walking in front of a projector and people not being able to see, since the images are projected from the side of the screen.
• ·         Epson WorkForce 630 All-in-One Wireless Printer—This printer is the best option for a printer.  It is compatible with a Mac, and it is a 3 in 1 printer, copier, and scanner.  The classroom needs this to scan work, pictures, etc, make copies of worksheets, or print worksheets, pictures, and other things.
• ·         COOLPIX L24 Digital Camera—A camera is necessary to capture images of what we are doing in class, field trips, and pictures for educational purposes.  This can also be used for students to do projects, such as taking pictures of different geometric shapes in the school.
•            Turning Point Response Card IR Clickers—These will be used to take attendance, as well as assess understanding for subjects without singling out students who do not understand.  This way the teacher will know if they need to revisit a subject or go further in explaining the material.  These also are made  to work with PowerPoint, so there will not be any third party software that needs to be downloaded.

Item	Price (Total)	Quantity
15-inch MacBook Pro	$1799	1
eBeam Engage—Interactive Whiteboard	$1299.95	1
Epson WorkForce 630 All-in-One Wireless Printer	$149.95	1
COOLPIX L24 Digital Camera	$1079.55	9
Turning Point Response Card IR Clickers	$695	24

·