Technology for an after-school program Stephanie Crean

Technology for an after-school program

Stephanie Crean

Justification

• To provide data collection systems by acquiring an Apple mobile lab because there is a lack of access to data collection technology

The Program

• Dallas Baptist After School Program

The Technology

• Apple Mobile Lab

Local Administration• Saki Milton is currently the director

of after school programs for Dallas Baptist Church.

• The church brings in a very diverse group of students who have no other place to go after school. Under Saki’s guidance, the church is able to provide mentoring, tutoring, and extended learning to local students.

Admin ResponsibilitiesCoordinating

volunteersCoordinating

food/refreshmentsParticipating as

volunteer, tutor, and mentor

Collecting resources from local educators

Coordinating field trips to local events

Target Population

• African American 68%

• Caucasian 19%

• Hispanic 10%

• Other 3%

Scope

• available to any students in the area surrounding Dallas Baptist Church.

• Current attendees includes– 60 students, approximately 42 of which

belong to the church.

• Dallas Baptist is also involved in numerous outreach programs, which enables the program to reach hundreds of other students.

Year OnePurchase new

technologyTrain volunteer staff

on technologyChurch will host 12

“lab days”, in which local students will be invited to explore a new concept with data collection technology

Year TwoPerform yearly

maintenance on technology

Train new staffRepeat 12 “lab

days”Select one

elementary school to visit with technology

Year Three

• Continue all of the programs listed in year two

• Add one additional elementary school

• Sanity Check

Equipment Costs

Year One

• Apple Mobile Lab– $18,263

• Includes– 8 ibooks– Hp laser printer– 40 sensors

• Security for lab – $200

• Includes– Locks to

accompany existing security

Year Two

• Maintenance (Includes replacement or repair of any missing/broken equipment)

• Included in price (3 year protection)

Year Three

• Maintenance (Includes replacement or repair of any missing/broken equipment)

• Included in price (3 year protection)

Budget

• Year One– 18,263

• Year Two– $0

• Year Three– $0

• Matching Funds– -$2000

Total

• $16,263

Performance Measures

• To provide data collection systems by acquiring an Apple mobile lab because there is a lack of access to data collection technology