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My students learn best with interactive and thought-provoking experiences to develop their scientific thinking. These experiences involve both hands-on lab activities as well as digital platforms for background research, data analysis, and review challenges. I coordinate many activities through Google Classroom, but without computers in my actual classroom it is difficult to use this platform effectively. Many students have smart phones that allow some quality digital work, but relying on personal student devices doesn't allow for the most robust digital work and also perpetuates technological inequities by setting apart students who do not have smart phones of their own. While I never make having a smart phone a class requirement and I always allow for sharing devices, I'm mindful that students are not getting equal access to class material and experiences in this scenario. Additionally, smart phones are awkward or impossible to use for many scientific assignments - written discussions of topics, spreadsheet data summaries, statistical analysis, and graphical presentations. My classroom is structured with students working in up to 8 collaborative groups, so this project provides at least one Chromebook per group. This project will also allow more frequent and natural computer work than possible when library computer time needs to be scheduled weeks in advance. Additionally, the Chromebooks can be used for shorter digital activities by students who may not have a smartphone, ensuring equal access and accountability for ALL students. I can't wait to implement classroom Chromebooks and transform my teaching and my students' learning!

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My students learn best with interactive and thought-provoking experiences to develop their scientific thinking. These experiences involve both hands-on lab activities as well as digital platforms for background research, data analysis, and review challenges. I coordinate many activities through Google Classroom, but without computers in my actual classroom it is difficult to use this platform effectively. Many students have smart phones that allow some quality digital work, but relying on personal student devices doesn't allow for the most robust digital work and also perpetuates technological inequities by setting apart students who do not have smart phones of their own. While I never make having a smart phone a class requirement and I always allow for sharing devices, I'm mindful that students are not getting equal access to class material and experiences in this scenario. Additionally, smart phones are awkward or impossible to use for many scientific assignments - written discussions of topics, spreadsheet data summaries, statistical analysis, and graphical presentations. My classroom is structured with students working in up to 8 collaborative groups, so this project provides at least one Chromebook per group. This project will also allow more frequent and natural computer work than possible when library computer time needs to be scheduled weeks in advance. Additionally, the Chromebooks can be used for shorter digital activities by students who may not have a smartphone, ensuring equal access and accountability for ALL students. I can't wait to implement classroom Chromebooks and transform my teaching and my students' learning!

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