Cost+Grid

Cost Grid--not part of the final report, but an addendum. This is a copy of the Product Cost Grid on Blackboard ** Teacher Technology Staff Development for Anne Arundel County **
 * ** Each of the 3 courses can have up to 20 students= 60 students for pilot program **

**__ Product Cost Grid __**

$1,500.00 || Spybot Search and Destroy, Ad-Aware, XoftSpy || #Depends on Course Enrollment || Free download from websites || Free || Total: $6,000 ||
 * **Product** || **Quantity** || **Summary** || **Cost** ||
 * **Licensing** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * CMS-Blackboard || 1 || Accessible to all members of AA County || Free ||
 * Blackboard Online Training Series Package || 1 || Materials for Licensing an annual subscription to Blackboard || $2,500 per year ||
 * Microsoft® Office Single License/Software Assurance Pack Academic OPEN || 20 per course if necessary || Microsoft Office Pack necessary for course content || $5,580.00 ||
 * **Web Server Hosting** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * School Server || 1 || AA County already has wireless installed in its schools. || Free ||
 * Home Server || # Depends on course enrollment || It is assumed that individuals taking the course have Internet at home || Free ||
 * **Technical Support** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Free Support on Blackboard Site || 1 || Students can log onto the blackboard home site for support and questions || Free ||
 * IT Support within school system || 1 || These individuals will complete this work within the range of their usual school responsibilities and do not need extra compensation || Free ||
 * **Training** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Training Courses for Online Teachers || 3 || 3 Instructors will be trained for each of the online courses to earn Web Instructor’s Certification || $500.00 x3=
 * Training for System Administrator || 1 || Blackboard Learn Server Administrator Certification || $2,500.00 ||
 * **Hardware and Software** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Computer/Laptop must have following components: Pentium or better, Windows Program, 128 MB Ram, 2 GB or larger hard drive, Color video display, sound card with speakers, Broadband or DSL, Anti-Virus Software || # Depends on course enrollment || Assumed that all students taking the course have functional computers/laptops with these capabilities || Free ||
 * Web Browser: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Netscape || # Depends on course enrollment || Web Browsers can be downloaded for free off of websites || Free ||
 * Browser Plug-Ins: Java, QuickTime, Macromedia Flash, Shockwave, Real Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader || # Depends on course enrollment || Browser Plug-Ins can be downloaded for free off of websites || Free ||
 * Utility Software: Necessary to uncompress ZIP files || # Depends on Course enrollment || **WinZip 15.5 Pro Edition, Multi-User License **All Standard WinZip Features PLUS data backup and advanced image management capabilities || $33.00 (50-99 computers) ||
 * Spyware Remover: Necessary for security protection
 * Notebook Software || #Depends on Course Enrollment || Free download from websites || Free ||
 * **Internet Service Provider** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Faculty/Student Access || # Depends on course enrollment || Assuming that faculty/students have access to an internet service provider at home/school/ or other location || Free ||
 * **Compensation for faculty development of courses** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Instructional Designer to Package Course || 1 || SMART courses are being created based upon already existing courses || $3,000 per course=$9,000 ||
 * Compensation for Completing Course || 20 students per course || Students will be compensation on completion of each SMART course || $100 per course x 3= $300 per student
 * **Per Student Technology Fees** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Special Technology Required for certain modules ||  || Some modules may include special technology (podcasts, webcasts or other specialized features) which may require a fee || $5,000 ||
 * **Other Costs** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Consumables/Production Materials ||  || Advertisements, program contracts, paper evaluations, information packets, and other materials || $1,000 ||
 * Unplanned costs and future growth ||  || Unplanned things may come up that require a cost. If the program is successful, additional costs may be needed for expansion. || $5,000 ||
 * Total cost:** $ 38,113