Do you love using a computer? Do you have a time limit on how long you can use your computer? How would you like to have to wait for days for your turn to use one and then only get to use it for a short time?
My twenty second graders love using technology and I am trying very hard to get them the latest technology to use right in our own classroom.
Our school is among the largest elementary schools in the state. We are lucky to have two computer labs, but with over 600 students and we have to scheduled half hour blocks in our lab each week. Often, these two blocks do not provide enough time for some of my students to finish their projects.
My Project
I am requesting a laptop and slip case for our classroom to be used by my students throughout the day. We have wireless access in my classroom, so the students would be able to use the laptop to listen and read along with the books on bookflix.com. There are so many wonderful literacy websites on the Internet that they could use to become more confident readers. We feature different children's book authors in our classroom each month. The students would be able to visit the authors' websites and even send letters to them. They could use janbrett.com to create ecards to send to their pen pals in Australia. Struggling readers could use Starfall.com and ReadingAtoZ to practice their reading skills.
The laptop could be used in other subjects, too. We currently use Everyday Math and have lists of websites that go along with every chapter. The laptop will be used for reinforcing skills or for enrichment. The students would also be able to use it to create artwork and multimedia projects.
Obviously, I love computers and my students do too.
They write to their friends in Australia each week. They use KidPix to create illustrations for all kinds of projects. I would like my students to have immediate access to a computer throughout the day. We currently have two netbooks, but I have twenty students who want to use them. My students and I would be so very grateful if you would consider helping us get a laptop for our classroom!
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