Ideal+Learning+Environment+-+Budget+&+Narrative

= Classroom Budget and Justification =

Introduction
What is your ideal learning environment and what do you need to make it work? If you want to change learning environments, someone is going to ask what you need and how much it costs!

TASK
In this assignment you will create a budget and narrative to justify what you want and need with research.

Process

 * 1) **OVERALL Use Excel or a Spreadsheet Program**: List the items need for the ideal learning environment (think of the physical structure, but also include hardware, software etc). While making your list, create a two-column table to justify your budgeted items. The supplies listed on one side and justification statement in the second column (when applicable supported with theory or research).
 * 2) Find out the cost of each
 * 3) In Excel or a spreadsheet program create a budget (see example [|here])
 * List the items you want
 * List the price per item
 * List the number you want
 * Have a **Formula** that multiplies the totals of each item
 * Have a Totals at the end (a sum formula)
 * 1) Create a Chart (Sample Chart)
 * 2) Create Narrative (Sample Narrative)