May22Update_DPS Tech Plan 2021 - 2024

Current Device Distribution and Refresh Cycles

Elementary

REPLACEMENT CYCLE

QUANTITY

DEVICE

PURPOSE

K - 2 Students

Chrome tablets

Developmentally appropriate, touch capacitive, ease of use. Work device (Windows based device) and Teaching device (Chromebook)

Every 5 years

1,050

Every 5 years

60

PK - 2 Teachers

Chromebooks

Replacement of aging Smart Boards

10 - 12 years

50

PK - 1 Classroom

Viewsonics

3 - 5 Students

Chromebooks From 3rd grade up, students usually have the physical capability of using a keyboard.

Every 5 years

1,125

Chromebook is simple and capable of handling most student usage needs

3 - 5 Teachers

Chromebooks Laptops

Teacher work device

Every 5 years

60

2 - 5 Classroom

Viewsonic Computer embedded projection device

Every 5 years

80

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