"I teach a 4th and 5th grade special education classroom at a low-income school where 99% of the students are eligible for free lunch. Resources are often non-existent and teachers often supply many of the classroom resources. Additionally, the students in my special education class have classificati...
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"I teach a 4th and 5th grade special education classroom at a low-income school where 99% of the students are eligible for free lunch. Resources are often non-existent and teachers often supply many of the classroom resources. Additionally, the students in my special education class have classifications that run the spectrum of autism, learning disabilities and emotional disabilities. To accommodate the broad spectrum of learners, I rely heavily on technology in the classroom to allow all students access points to the material.
We are currently working on a class blog and website during writing. I also use a classroom response system (purchased personally) to engage students in a variety of subjects. Our next project is going to be to create an online library of book discussions, math topic reviews and grammar lessons, all planned, executed and explained by the students. I have currently been using my personal laptop to pilot the project and we have had great success thus far! Going forward, we will need 2 classroom laptops that come equipped with a camera and microphone, so students can record their discussions and lesson reviews before posting them to our online library. This library will also act as an always-accessible study guide rooted in our classroom curriculum, written by and for our students! Your help will ensure my students have access to resources that can really create an invaluable experience for them!
My students need 2 Dell Mini Laptops with webcam and voice recorder.
The cost of this proposal is $1,099, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment  ."
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Ms. H. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Nov 8, 2009
Dear Dave, Sarah, Tara, Bob, justine & fumio, Jim, Debbie, Karin, Elizabeth, Ms. Arner, Serina, Liz, Marian and Kristin,
I cannot tell you how ecstatic I am that our project
was funded by your support and donations! It's truly a tremendous commentary on
your commitment to education that so many people can come together in support
of a classroom's vision.
The resources you have funded for our classroom will engage
students on a completely new level. The laptops will be setup as a center that
students can access across ALL SUBJECTS! Using the webcam and additional
software, students will create a "review" of the lesson taught that
day. This will allow them to internalize the material, as they have to fully
understand it to explain it. They will then post this review to a class web
page, organized by subject, date and topic. If a student needs extra help on
what we learned in class at home, they can simply access this webpage and there
will be a virtual library of reviews, explained by the students themselves. The
implications and impact this will have on the students' learning and love of
learning is going to be life long.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your contribution to
making this happen. I cannot wait to tell my students that you made this
project possible!
With gratitude,
Ms. H.
Photos coming soon!
Region:
New York (City)
Where is the classroom located?
Submitted:
Sep 29, 2009
| Expires:
Mar 06, 2010
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Jennifer L. (volunteer)
on Oct 2, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested technology and posted this project.
Scott C. (associate)
on Oct 3, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Special Needs education."
Bob
from N.Lindenhurst, NY
gave
on Oct 5, 2009
"On behalf of the students of E34, Thank you!! This will go a long way in getting kids excited about learning!"
The teacher Ms. H.
on Oct 5, 2009
"I gave to this project because as a former NYC Teaching Fellow, I know how limited available resources are, and I'm a believer in using technology to educate students."
Elizabeth
from Brooklyn, NY
gave
on Nov 1, 2009
"I gave to this project because I believe every classroom teacher deserves to have the resources needed to teach their students."
Tara
from Brooklyn, NY
gave
on Nov 1, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Special Needs education."
Karin
from New York
gave
on Nov 1, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Special Needs education."
Ms. Arner
from New York
gave
on Nov 1, 2009
"I gave to this project because it is important that the students have access to resources that will further their education."
Debbie
from New York
gave
on Nov 1, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in New York (City)."
Marian
from New York
gave
on Nov 2, 2009
"It truly is a beautiful thing to see so many people come together in support of providing engaging resources for children and instilling a love of learning. Thank you all!!"
The teacher Ms. H.
on Nov 2, 2009
"I gave to this project because believe all kids deserve a quality education and their teachers deserve the tools and support they need to provide it."
Kristin
from New Mexico
gave
on Nov 2, 2009
"I gave to this project because Barbara Hubert is the best and kids needs computers!"
Jim
from New York
gave
on Nov 2, 2009
"because we believe in all of you to succeed"
justine & fumio
from New York
gave
on Nov 2, 2009
"I gave to this project because Barbara Hubert is an awesome, caring, and motivated teacher who wants her students to learn!"
Liz
from New York
gave
on Nov 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because Oscar is going to keep his 'stache"
Dave
from New York
gave
in support of Oscar Rodriguez's Mustache
on Nov 6, 2009
"I gave to this project because my lip is itchy."
Dave
from New York
gave
in support of Dave Olsen's Mustache
on Nov 6, 2009
"I gave to this project because I believe in education as a practice in liberation. "
Serina
from Brooklyn, NY
gave
in support of Katrina Cass's Mustache
on Nov 6, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Nov 8, 2009
The teacher Ms. H.
on Nov 8, 2009
Purchased the technology for Ms. H.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Nov 9, 2009
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