2-Project+Description+(30+pts)

As stated in the NH ARRA RFP's Project Description (worth 30 pts):

Describe what your district will do with the funds if received, matching the digital tools to the instructional purpose, and aligning to the application description of a 21st century classroom environment. Include specific research citations to support your project description. Be sure that your project is focused on creating a 1:1 scenario with some combination of digital tools for use by students, and that each participating teacher will be provided a dedicated laptop. Districts should write proposals which envision a combination of 1:1 and greater-than-1-to1 ratios using existing resources plus the new tools purchased by the grant. This will allow all projects in this statewide effort to be evaluated based on a control and experimental situation for an appropriate period of time, after which time the school is free to reconfigure the location of the tools.

For example: A school purchases enough tools to add to their existing digital resources to create 1:1 classrooms in a 3rd and a 4th grade classroom, while outfitting their other 3rd and 4th grade classrooms with enough tools to create a 5:1 ratio of students per tools.

**A clear description of the activities to be undertaken should include:**

 * Goals** - Clear articulation of measurable proposal goals linked to local Tech Plan.

outcomes of the project clearly articulated. Identify the teachers and classrooms, grade levels, intended purchases, and instructional focus.
 * Scope of Work** – Specific list of the work to be performed and the products and

tools are intended to support project goals.
 * Digital Tools** – Identify which digital tools will be the focus of this project and how the

specific NH curriculum standards and ICT Literacy program standards. Include which standards and which grade levels will be involved in project activities.
 * NH Standards** – Describe how this proposal supports student achievement by addressing

include how you identified the needs. Identify the teachers and classrooms, grade levels, and current technology available.
 * Needs Assessment** – Describe the needs that led you to develop this proposal and

other steps that will be taken to transform your school and district with this project.
 * Transformative Strategies** – Describe any policy changes, leadership strategies, and