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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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