Assignment VIIIB: RFP Presentation (Group Work)

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Christine DishingerChristine DishingerCynthia HackenbergCynthia Hackenberg

Kimberly LampKimberly LampJames Stewart James Stewart

RFP Presentation: RFP Presentation: Classroom Performance SystemClassroom Performance System

April 12, 2005April 12, 2005

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Contents:Contents:

RationaleRationale Target AudienceTarget Audience CPS SystemCPS System BenefitsBenefits RecommendationsRecommendations RequirementsRequirements CostsCosts

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Target AudienceTarget Audience

School BoardSchool Board

RFP: Classroom Performance SystemRFP: Classroom Performance System

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No Child Left Behind ActNo Child Left Behind Act

““With passage of With passage of No Child Left BehindNo Child Left Behind, Congress , Congress reauthorized the reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)Education Act (ESEA)--the principal federal law --the principal federal law affecting education from kindergarten through high affecting education from kindergarten through high school. In amending school. In amending ESEAESEA, the new law represents a , the new law represents a sweeping overhaul of federal efforts to support sweeping overhaul of federal efforts to support elementary and secondary education in the United elementary and secondary education in the United States. It is built on four common-sense pillars: States. It is built on four common-sense pillars: accountability for resultsaccountability for results; an emphasis on doing what ; an emphasis on doing what works based on scientific research; expanded parental works based on scientific research; expanded parental options; and expanded local control and flexibility.”options; and expanded local control and flexibility.”

- - (Archived Introduction: No Child Left Behind)(Archived Introduction: No Child Left Behind)


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Data DrivenData Driven

There is greater emphasis on schools to There is greater emphasis on schools to refer to and collect data on student refer to and collect data on student performance when making decisions on performance when making decisions on curriculum instruction.curriculum instruction.

– NCREL provides tools and resources to assist in NCREL provides tools and resources to assist in gathering data gathering data http://http://www.ncrel.org/datausewww.ncrel.org/datause//


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Classroom Performance SystemClassroom Performance System

Classroom Performance System (CPS) is a Classroom Performance System (CPS) is a tool from eInstruction that allow school tool from eInstruction that allow school districts to collect data on student academic districts to collect data on student academic performance.performance.


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Student benefits:Student benefits:

1.1. Able to answer test questions at their own Able to answer test questions at their own pace while keeping track of answers and pace while keeping track of answers and grades behind the scenes. Pass out a paper grades behind the scenes. Pass out a paper test and allow students to answer at their test and allow students to answer at their own pace. own pace.

2.2. Have the freedom of class participation as Have the freedom of class participation as the use of the voting device enables student the use of the voting device enables student privacy.privacy.

3.3. Participate in class as CPS provides a non-Participate in class as CPS provides a non-threatening environment. threatening environment.


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Teachers benefits:Teachers benefits:

1.1. Have immediate feedback on student Have immediate feedback on student comprehension through the use of various comprehension through the use of various charts charts

2.2. Be able to streamline grading. CPS results Be able to streamline grading. CPS results can be easily exported to Excel, Word, PDF, can be easily exported to Excel, Word, PDF, or the CPS Gradebook. or the CPS Gradebook.


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District benefits:District benefits:

1.1. Be able to use CPS to increase benchmark Be able to use CPS to increase benchmark test scores. CPS Online gives you immediate test scores. CPS Online gives you immediate results school- and district-wide - making results school- and district-wide - making CPS an ideal tool for benchmark testing.CPS an ideal tool for benchmark testing.

2.2. Be able to collect data from teachers in Be able to collect data from teachers in professional development.professional development.

3.3. Be able to collect data from the community Be able to collect data from the community on school-related issues.on school-related issues.


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Recommendations:Recommendations:

Equip each classroom for successful Equip each classroom for successful implementation of the CPS systemimplementation of the CPS system

Provide comprehensive staff trainingProvide comprehensive staff training


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Hardware RequirementsHardware Requirements

Purchase a CPS unit for each classroom Purchase a CPS unit for each classroom teacher.teacher.

– Kit Contents: Kit Contents: • Response pads (up to 1000 pads)Response pads (up to 1000 pads)• Receiver unit Receiver unit • Software site license Software site license • Software upgrades Software upgrades • Interface with ExamView test banks Interface with ExamView test banks • Technical support Technical support • Carrying caseCarrying case


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Additional RequirementsAdditional Requirements

Hardware:Hardware:– Desktop CPU – Minimum 2.5 GHz processor, Pentium 4, Desktop CPU – Minimum 2.5 GHz processor, Pentium 4,

512 MBRAM, 80 GHD, CD/DVD/RW, 17” LCD monitor512 MBRAM, 80 GHD, CD/DVD/RW, 17” LCD monitor– Smartboard Interactive Whiteboard Smartboard Interactive Whiteboard – Laser Printer Laser Printer

Software:Software:– Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System– Kid Pix 3 SoftwareKid Pix 3 Software– Microsoft Office XP Microsoft Office XP – Inspiration 7.6 Inspiration 7.6

Furniture/Wiring:Furniture/Wiring:– CPU Cart with built in surge protection and power CPU Cart with built in surge protection and power – Network wiring Network wiring – Adult Task Chair Adult Task Chair – Printer stand Printer stand


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TrainingTraining

It is recommended that all teachers receive It is recommended that all teachers receive training on how to use the CPS before using training on how to use the CPS before using it with students. Training will consist of:it with students. Training will consist of:

• Installation/Troubleshooting of IR device to computerInstallation/Troubleshooting of IR device to computer• Creating/Importing/Editing class listsCreating/Importing/Editing class lists• Importing State Standards & BenchmarksImporting State Standards & Benchmarks• Creating/Importing/Editing quiz questionsCreating/Importing/Editing quiz questions

– Importing graphicsImporting graphics• Setting up questions for quiz takingSetting up questions for quiz taking• Utilizing various chartsUtilizing various charts


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CPS Technical NotesCPS Technical Notes

Be sure to indicate numbering of the CPS voting devices (1-30, Be sure to indicate numbering of the CPS voting devices (1-30, 31-61, etc). Each device must have a different number to register 31-61, etc). Each device must have a different number to register with the IR receiver. If you are planning to use CPS with larger with the IR receiver. If you are planning to use CPS with larger groups, than it is recommended using the following numbering groups, than it is recommended using the following numbering scheme:scheme:

Class 1: 1-30Class 1: 1-30Class 2: 31-61Class 2: 31-61Class 3: 62-92Class 3: 62-92

Class 4: 93-123Class 4: 93-123It is recommended that no more than 100 IR devices be used at It is recommended that no more than 100 IR devices be used at once. There is a reduction in performance as each device has to once. There is a reduction in performance as each device has to register on one IR receiver. If you are planning to use CPS with register on one IR receiver. If you are planning to use CPS with numbers greater than 100, than it is advised to purchase the numbers greater than 100, than it is advised to purchase the RFRF CPS kit version.CPS kit version.


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CostsCosts


The following slides show bidder guidelines, The following slides show bidder guidelines, submission information as well as a buy one get submission information as well as a buy one get one free incentive.one free incentive.

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Bidder GuidelinesBidder Guidelines

Due Date: June 1, 2005.Due Date: June 1, 2005.Please send bids to:Please send bids to:Justin BrownJustin BrownAdministrative OfficesAdministrative Offices11 South Street11 South StreetSouthville, ST 00001Southville, ST [email protected]@southville.k12.st.us


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Information for SubmissionInformation for Submission Bids for the purpose of consideration will be accepted in written or electronic Bids for the purpose of consideration will be accepted in written or electronic

formform Each item must be clearly stated and a complete cost analysis for each item Each item must be clearly stated and a complete cost analysis for each item

must be included.must be included. Each item must include a justification as to its selection over other models or Each item must include a justification as to its selection over other models or

manufacturers.manufacturers. After initial review by the assistant superintendent, a bidder’s conference for the After initial review by the assistant superintendent, a bidder’s conference for the

purpose of answering questions and explanation of the bid will be offered to purpose of answering questions and explanation of the bid will be offered to participating vendors. At this time bidders will be offered an opportunity to tour participating vendors. At this time bidders will be offered an opportunity to tour the facilities.the facilities.

The final decision on the bids will be made by the board no later than the first The final decision on the bids will be made by the board no later than the first Board meeting in September, 2005.Board meeting in September, 2005.

Vendors will be given an opportunity to meet and have questions answered. Vendors will be given an opportunity to meet and have questions answered. They will also be given a tour of the facilities.They will also be given a tour of the facilities.

Written notice of acceptance or denial will be provided to all vendors submitting Written notice of acceptance or denial will be provided to all vendors submitting bids no later than two weeks after the first Board meeting in September, 2005.bids no later than two weeks after the first Board meeting in September, 2005.

NO BIDS WILL ACCEPTED AFTER MIDNIGHT ON JUNE 1, 2005NO BIDS WILL ACCEPTED AFTER MIDNIGHT ON JUNE 1, 2005


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Why Act Now?Why Act Now?

EduTek Midwest eInstruction – c/o EduTek Midwest •

1421 Woodlawn Suite B • Grand Rapids, MI 49506

– edutekmidwest.com • Phone (616) 942-1323 • Fax (877) 242-9266

Instruction & Assessment • Limited Offer– Purchase one or more 32 pad systems @ $3,995 each

and get an equivalent number of systems absolutely free! An exceptional value on the best interactive response pad for today’s classrooms.

(Link to eInstruction special (Link to eInstruction special BOGOBOGO offer) offer)


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ReferencesReferences ED.gov, (n.d.). Archived introduction: no child left behind. ED.gov, (n.d.). Archived introduction: no child left behind.

Retrieved Apr. 06, 2005, from No Child Left Behind - ED.gov Web Retrieved Apr. 06, 2005, from No Child Left Behind - ED.gov Web site: site: http://www.ed.gov/nclb/overview/intro/index.htmlhttp://www.ed.gov/nclb/overview/intro/index.html..

eInstruction, (n.d.). Retrieved Apr. 06, 2005, from eInstruction - eInstruction, (n.d.). Retrieved Apr. 06, 2005, from eInstruction - The Global Leader in Interactive Response Systems Web site: The Global Leader in Interactive Response Systems Web site: http://www.einstruction.com/http://www.einstruction.com/..

EduTekMidwest, (n.d.). Edutek midwest. Retrieved Apr. 06, 2005, EduTekMidwest, (n.d.). Edutek midwest. Retrieved Apr. 06, 2005, from EduTek Web site: from EduTek Web site: http://http://www.edutekmidwest.comwww.edutekmidwest.com//. .

NCREL - Learning Point Associates, (n.d.). Data use home. NCREL - Learning Point Associates, (n.d.). Data use home. Retrieved Apr. 06, 2005, from North Central Regional Educational Retrieved Apr. 06, 2005, from North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) Web site: Laboratory (NCREL) Web site: http://http://www.ncrel.org/datausewww.ncrel.org/datause//. .

Smart Technologies, (n.d.). Retrieved Apr. 9, 2005, from Smart Smart Technologies, (n.d.). Retrieved Apr. 9, 2005, from Smart Technologies Web site: Technologies Web site: http://http://www.smarttech.comwww.smarttech.com//..

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