[Year 12 IT Apps] NSW EdDpt, Interactive Classrooms

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Fwd: (NSW EdDpt) Admin Email Memorandum

Number:  DN/08/00131
Issued:  28 April 2008

INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS

I am pleased to advise that agreements have now been finalised for the 
supply of Interactive Classroom Project equipment, with significant cost 
reductions achieved through the tendering process.

Connected Classrooms Program

For the dedicated Interactive Classrooms installation, the equipment to be 
provided by the Connected Classrooms Program is:


1.         Interactive Whiteboards

§    elite Panaboard UB-T780 hardboard (recommended)

§    Smartboard SB680 softboard (optional)


2.         Data Projectors


§    Ultra Short-Throw Projector - Sanyo PLC-XE50

§    Short Throw Projector - Epson EMP400W


DET recommends the use of the "ultra short-throw" projector as this device 
provides a more reliable and secure installation, as well mitigating any 
potential occupational health and safety concerns.


3.         Flat Screen Monitor

§    LG 42LG30 42-inch monitor



4.         Software

§    Promethean ActivStudio 3.


It is important to note that for schools to be able to share content
across the State it is technically necessary for the Department to
establish a single DET standard software application that can be used with
any brand interactive whiteboard. The software will be available for free
download and installation on any machine in DET. It will also be available
for home use by students and staff.


Discretionary Purchases by Schools

For schools wishing to purchase additional equipment to that provided by
the Connected Classrooms Program, the following DET priced options (ex
GST) are available:


1.         Interactive Whiteboards and software


      elite Panaboard UB -T780 hardboard
     $1415.00 per unit

      Smartboard SB680 softboard
     $1930.00 per unit

      Smartboard SB660 softboard (for schools seeking a board for smaller 
spaces e.g. teaching in a seminar room)
     $1700.00 per unit



2.         Data Projectors


      Ultra Short-Throw Projector - Sanyo PLC-XE50
     $2415.00 per unit

      Short Throw Projector - Epson EMP400W
     $1955.00 per unit

      Long throw projector  - Dell 1409S
     $1035.00 per unit



3.      Flat Screen Monitors


      LG 42LG30 42-inch monitor
     $1590 per kit



4.     Installation


      Board and Projector bundled installation

      (note that this is a "standard" installation charge - other 
installation charges apply when products or combinations of products are 
purchased) $960.00 per kit


ORDERING FOR DISCRETIONARY EXPENDITURE


1.         Equipment should only select from the options listed.


2.         Orders should only placed through the DET ICT Fleet Manager.


3.         The DET ICT Equipment Fleet Manager is to be contacted on,


Phone: 1800 654 310

Facsimile: 1800 808 385

Email: ICTfleetorders at det.nsw.edu.au



4.         The ICT Fleet Manager will coordinate purchasing and delivery
of equipment from the selected vendors and will asset tag and register of 
equipment.

5.         The ICT Fleet Manager will also arrange installation at 
negotiated contract prices.

6.         Equipment not acquired from the approved list and not purchased 
through the ICT Fleet Manager is not able to be supported by the DET IT 
Directorate.

Departmental support for content creation for interactive whiteboards,
such as the materials produced by the Centre for Learning Innovation and 
Curriculum K-12 Directorate, will use the DET standard Schools currently 
using alternative software will over time migrate to the ActivStudio 3 
software for lesson creation and sharing.

There is currently a wide range of teacher developed lesson material saved 
in SMART Notebook and Microsoft PowerPoint file formats. The Centre for 
Learning Innovation will provide a range of support to teachers for the
use of ActivStudio 3 teaching and learning.

Professional learning to support the Interactive Classroom Project is
being developed by regions and state directorates. Advice will be provided 
separately on its availability in the near future.

It would be appreciated if you could bring this memorandum to the
attention of any administrative staff under your auspices who are involved
in the procurement of this equipment.

PAUL HOPKINS

Chief Procurement Officer 
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Cheers Fitzy
Stephen Loosley
Victoria, Australia