Stephanie Musser
Grant Report
Mr. Riberedy
EPI0003 Fall Semester 2006

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Computer 1

$1,389.93
(with $90.93 $1,299.00
Free Shipping

http://store.apple.com
Macintosh computers are less expensive to use in the long run. While initial purchase price and repair parts can be more expensive than other personal computers, the long life of a Mac and reduced training costs make it the total cost winner in the long run. The software being purchased is compatible with apple computers. Students will be able to take advantage of the technology tools that have direct applications to their Art Education. Students will be able to utilize imaging techniques for their individual works and print them or help create a classroom web site.
Brand: APPLE
Processor Speed: 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor (1)
Hard Drive Size: 160GB Serial ATA hard drive
Ram: 512MB memory (single SO-DIMM)

Additional Features: 17-inch widescreen LCD, 1440x900 resolution, 8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD±RW, CD-RW), ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB GDDR3 memory, Bluetooth 2.0, Apple Remote

Computer 2

 $1,389.93
(with $90.93 $1,299.00
Free Shipping
 http://store.apple.com
 Macintosh computers are less expensive to use in the long run. While initial purchase price and repair parts can be more expensive than other personal computers, the long life of a Mac and reduced training costs make it the total cost winner in the long run. The software being purchased is compatible with apple computers.  Students will be able to take advantage of the technology tools that have direct applications to their Art Education. Students will be able to utilize imaging techniques for their individual works and print them or help create a classroom web site.
Brand: APPLE
Processor Speed: 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor (1)
Hard Drive Size: 160GB Serial ATA hard drive
Ram: 512MB memory (single SO-DIMM)
Additional Features: 17-inch widescreen LCD, 1440x900 resolution, 8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD±RW, CD-RW), ATI Radeon X1600 graphics with 128MB GDDR3 memory, Bluetooth 2.0, Apple Remote

Software 1

 $42.75 with tax
http://store.apple.com

Mac OS X compatibility. In the lower grades (K-6), the award for best painting, drawing, and creativity software - eSchool News Reader's Choice Winner.

http://www.mackiev.com/kp_reviews.html

 This software will be used to teach students about digital art and graphic design concepts. Students can also create animation with sound for web and for school projects.
Title: Kid Pix Deluxe 3X
Subject: Graphic Design / Art Software
Software 2

$13.90
($9.95 with air shipping $3.95
)

http://www.smartkidssoftware.com/ndhmi7.htm
 Curious George Paint & Print Studio has over a thousand stamps, dozens of canvases and backgrounds with colorful, easy-to-use interface. Perfect for children ages 3 to 8. There is no other software comparable to this.  Children can create their own stories, books, pictures, games, puzzles and more - all with the look of the original Curious George storybooks by Margret and H.A. Rey.
Title: Curious George Paint & Print Studio
Type of program: Elementary paint program
Additional Technology 1

$59.88 in store


$64.07with tax

http://www.walmart.com/
Digital camera easy enough for young students to use and durable enough to withstand playground abuse. Includes a 1.3" color LCD preview screen so kids can instantly see their pictures. Plus dual-handle grips make it easy for kids to handle. A perfect way for students to get creative by taking, viewing and even printing their own digital pictures.
Description: Kid-Tough™ Digital Camera by Fisher Price, Blue
Additional Technology 2
  $96.30 with tax
http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=967664&cm_mmc=TLShopping-_-Nextag-_-Computers%20%2F%20Printers-_-Epson%20Stylus%20CX3810%20Photo%20Printer%2FScanner%2FCopier
Epson is reputable and the price is reasonable.
 Every day, you're aware of the amazing things children create. The trick is to document them. A scanner helps with the documentation.
Description: Epson® Stylus CX3810 Photo Printer/Scanner/Copier
Total Spent: $2996.88