Recommendation Report
Subject: Classroom Learning Environment
Hello Mr. XXX,
I am providing a recommendation report regarding the problem of the poor classroom learning environment that I have faced on campus. It has come to my attention that there are omissions in the educational process organization. For that reason, I see a need to find a way to improve the situation. Since I am concerned about the quality of education I acquire, I am asking you to draw your attention to the points discussed below.
Analysis
I have encountered a row of inconveniences in the class environment organization on campus. These inconveniences have a negative impact on my academic performance and my health. Moreover, I am not the only student who has experienced such difficulties. Other students from the course have expressed similar concerns regarding the constitutes of our classroom environment. Below, I will address each point independently.
- Insufficient supply of computers / slow work of some computers. This problem is the key issue of classroom learning environment organization on campus. Since there are not enough computers for all the students in the group, those who have to wait to operate a computer, fall behind in academic performance and mastery of the material. In addition, their academic skills remain inadequate to the requirements of the educational schedule. The slow work of some of the computers is another problem. These computers are outdated and thus, they do not meet the requirements of the current educational process due to the inability to support a row of programs and applications. The slow work of computers is also associated with insufficient software. For instance, some computers are furnished with old versions of programs characterized by slow data processing. Also, some computers have no software for working with brochures, posters, and other common types of academic projects.
- Busy printing machine. As a result of this inconvenience, it is difficult to meet the deadlines set by tutors and print out class reading materials at the right time. Students compete to use the printing machine, which creates tension among them. Thus, another issue occurs, which is deteriorating relationships between students. Furthermore, when others are busy doing something important in class, I spend precious time queuing to use the printing machine.
- Insufficient supply of chairs. Due to this shortcoming, banal human comfort is impossible. Some students have to use chairs that are inappropriate for academic settings. Moreover, chairs do not meet students’ expectations at such variables as height conformity and orthopedic requirement compliance. On this account, I have a problem with my back. Needless to mention, the problem is getting worse because I spend a lot of time in class. Other students have similar concerns. I would not want to end up with undermined health after my studies at college. In addition, the country needs not only highly qualified but healthy specialists. Therefore, such a trivial point as sufficient chair supply is vital for the effective learning process.
Recommendation
To solve the above-mentioned issues, the following steps are recommended:
- The purchase of an adequate amount of contemporary computers and upgrade of those outdated. An estimated number of new computers to be obtained is five. An estimated number of available computers needing modernization is six. The sum to be allocated for obtaining five new computers and updating six currently available at class that needs modernization is $3000 (Price machine, 2014).
- The college IT administrator should monitor classroom computers to identify any possible omissions in the software supply and remove them. For instance, I have found that some computers do not have the latest version of Microsoft software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation. All those omissions have to be liquidated. Otherwise, even modern machines do not meet contemporary requirements.
- The purchase of a sufficient amount of printing machines. The sum to be allocated for obtaining two printing machines is $658 (Copier print ink toner equipment, 2014).
- The purchase of a sufficient number of new chairs. The sum to be allocated for obtaining ten new chairs that correspond to the standards elaborated by the healthcare institutions for educational environments is $3300 (HON, 2014).
Univocally, the prices offered by the sellers at their trading sites are not final. It is known that vendors are ready to offer discounts to wholesale customers. As the needs of the college are quite sizable, we may negotiate to have better bargain conditions. Therefore, the college may have an economy of at least ten percent on this purchase, which will be equal to approximately $700.
Implementation
The implementation of the recommendation provided above is connected with the four important actions – adopting the decision to apply the recommendation, negotiating with suppliers regarding the total price and discount they may provide, allocation of financial funds, and final installation of the purchased equipment to facilitate a classroom learning environment.
With regards to the adoption of decisions concerning improving the classroom learning environment, such a decision should be made on the earliest date since the situation needs an urgent response. Our college has achieved excellence in educational strategies and methods. However, the management still necessitates improvement.
Next, within the frames of the given recommendation implementation, it is necessary to connect suppliers to specify the information regarding prices. Since the planned procurement is wholesale, the equipment sellers may want to provide a discount to ensure future collaboration. This detail should be taken into account to economize the college funds.
Further, as the total amount of purchase is known, the bookkeeping office will need to allocate the sums to buy the needed equipment. At this point, the work should be done urgently because suppliers will need payments to ensure the promised discount.
Finally, the acquired computers, parts for computers, and printing machines have to be transported to the classroom and installed as well as chairs should be placed in the classroom. Besides, it is essential to make sure that the appliances operate well and have no defects. Lastly, you will need to verify that the obtained goods make their contribution to the facilitation of the classroom learning environment.
Decision Making
The importance of putting these recommendations into practice can be hardly underestimated. Our college is striving to provide high-quality education and create an efficient learning environment for all the students. To meet the requirements of the current situation in international education, the college management has to provide good equipment supply on campus. Without a sufficient amount of modern computers as well as without a sufficient amount of printing machines and chairs in all classrooms, exalted educational goals can not be turned into reality. As such, a positive decision concerning the recommendation provided in this letter needs to be adopted.
Respectfully, [Customer Inserts His/her Name].
References
Copier print ink toner equipment leasing business for sale. (2014). Web.
HON perpetual nesting chair. (2014). Web.
Price machine. (2014). Web.