Help me give my students glue sticks and pencils for their daily science projects! As well as a MacBook Air for their teacher to be able to do interactive presentations, graphs, and models for their work.
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
In the contemporary classroom environment, the integration of traditional tools with modern technology is pivotal in fostering an effective and engaging learning experience. Among the indispensable materials that contribute to this class are pencils, gluesticks, and the Apple Mac Pro. I began the school year with a class set of pencils and glue sticks but now that we're halfway through the year my supplies are very limited. I've had my current laptop for about 8 years and it has come to the end of its life as its battery life is very minimal as well as half the screen that is visible.
Pencils stand as essential instruments of expression and exploration within the classroom.
Students can articulate their thoughts visually, especially in science! They sketch, draw diagrams, and annotate. It also gives them a sense of autonomy and creativity as they can refine, reshape, or erase ideas; therefore fostering a growth mindset. As a teacher, it is my goal to emphasize this intellectual exploration. Having glue sticks epitomizes the essence of hands-on learning and collaborative endeavors within the classroom. These resources are great when doing hands-on projects that I implement weekly for my students.
For the new year, I made it a goal to give my students immersive learning experiences and lessons by using what surrounds them, technology! The Apple Mac Pro emerges as a transformative catalyst that amplifies the education experience through the seamless integration of technology into pedagogy. As a powerhouse of computational prowess, the Mac Pro empowers educators and to harness the boundless potential of digital resources, and multimedia content. The Mac Pro serves as a tool in and out of the classroom that gives me the flexibility to constantly find tools and resources to expand my student's learning.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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