This document describes the computer systems and peripheral equipment recommended for use in Norman Public Schools.

What Equipment Does the DCC Support?

Click here to see what equipment the NPS District Computer Center supports, allows, does not support, and does not allow.

I am interested in purchasing a new...

(click on one of the options listed below) Intelligent Classroom Coming to every NPS classroom: Interactive Whiteboard Interactive Slates Student Response System Projector Laptop Computer Computer Cart Audio Speakers Document Camera Software Computer System - desktop & notebook computers; software & licenses Network Printer - includes printer cable info Wireless Device - wireless access point (AP), bridge, etc. IP Phone - Voice over IP (VoIP) telephone Warehouse Technology Products - includes network patch cables & small 8-port switch Surge Protector - protect your investment from electrical surges Digital Camera - links to sites with lots of good info Interactive Displays - includes interactive whiteboards and LCD displays Scanner - includes OCR links Digital Video Projector Digital Camera File Server or Network-Attached Storage (NAS) - let's discuss some options

After I know what I want... Where can I buy it?

Click here here to see a list of technology-related vendors.

For Informational Purposes Only: The products and technologies linked below are not all supported or recommended for use in our district but they offer interesting insights into products and trends that could impact the future of technology in education.

Inexpensive and/or UltraMobile Notebook & Tablet Computers:

• XO by One Laptop Per Child (OLPC)
• Classmate PC by Intel
• 2go PC by CTL
• Eee PC by Asus
• Aspire One netbook and handhelds by Acer
• CloudBook by Everex
• Easynote XS by Packard Bell
• Q1 by Samsung
• 810, 800, and 770 Internet Tablets by Nokia
• StudentMate by One2OneMate
• Nova 5000 by Fourier Systems
• Side Arm 2 by Nova Mobility Systems
• Neo and Dana by AlphaSmart
• TeacherMate by Innovations For Learning
• RazorBook 400 by 3K Computers
• Mini 1000 by HP
• Inspiron 9 by Dell

Data Display / Response / Interaction / Collection:

• SMART Products by SMART Technologies
  • SMART Board interactive whiteboards
  • SMART Document Camera
  • AirLiner wireless slate
  • Sympodium interactive pen displays
  • Senteo interactive response system
  • SynchronEyes classroom management software
• Interwrite Board, Cricket, Pad, Panel, PRS by eInstruction
• CPS IR, CPS RF, CPS Chalkboard by eInstruction
• Nova 5000 and other Data Loggers by Fourier Systems
• Spark by Pasco (science)
• LabQuest by Vernier (science)
• iNDiGO by LearningSoft (response)
• Stowaway by iGo (Bluetooth keyboard for PDAs, SmartPhones, Tablets)

• More

Open Source:

• How the Open Source Movement Has Changed Education: 10 Success Stories
• K-12 Open Technologies
• SchoolForge.net
• OpenCourseWare Consortium
• MIT OpenCourseWare

Purchasing Questions:	Technical Questions:
Shannon Benda Purchasing Secretary 405-447-6553 Fax: 405-573-3555 131 S. Flood, Norman, OK 73069 sbenda@norman.k12.ok.us	Bob Mackey Tech Support Specialist 405-366-5822 Fax: 405-366-5805 1133 W. Main, Norman, OK 73069 rmackey@norman.k12.ok.us	Kelly Stout Tech Support Specialist 405-366-5822 Fax: 405-366-5805 1133 W. Main, Norman, OK 73069 kellys@norman.k12.ok.us
Kim Bauer Director of Purchasing 405-447-6555 Fax: 405-573-3555 131 S. Flood, Norman, OK 73069 kbauer@norman.k12.ok.us	Lyndon Berglan Network Manager 405-366-5803 Fax: 405-366-5805 1133 W. Main, Norman, OK 73069 lberglan@norman.k12.ok.us	Bonnie Selzer Tech Support Manager 405-573-3522 Fax: 405-366-5805 1133 W. Main, Norman, OK 73069 bselzer@norman.k12.ok.us