This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My students are from a high poverty school district. Our school has a diverse student body. All of our students are African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans. Many of my students are faced with several challenges both in the classroom and at home. Despite all the obstacles that my students face, they are still eager to learn and grow academically.
My students are from a magnet school in Camden, New Jersey.
Our school is a comprehensive four-year high school that prepares students for college. Additionally, our school gives students medical exposure so they can gain invaluable work experience in the medical field. Most of my students are now eagerly preparing for college because we are the only school within our city that has 100% college acceptance rate. My students come from one of the highest poverty cities in the nation. I also teach two classes that's project based for students with autism.
My Project
Our schools are currently currently closed to all students and teachers. While this thought is obscene, it is true. My students are already experiencing so many changes in their lives due to the pandemic, I want my students to feel at ground in school. These Apple products will bring stability to my students' remote learning. I know I'm a teacher, but some days I'm just learning like my students. We are still trying to work through all the kinks so that we can deliver the best learning experience for our students while our school is still closed.
This iPad pro is more powerful and so versatile that I would be able to use it in any classroom setting.
I don't know what will happen for the rest of the school year, but I want to be prepared for all remote, hybrid, or all students back in a class setting. Currently, I am delivering classes to my students via zoom and google meets. Many of my students don't log on to our class because of tech or internet issues. I often have to pre-record my lessons so my students would have resources if they can't log into class due to technological difficulties. The iPad Pro and Apple pencil will allow me to write messages on the screen just like how I used to write on the board at school. An iPad will also bring more learning opportunities for me and my students.
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