Help me give my students a better way to organize their "stuff" when their desks are too small.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Pat's classroom raised $379
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My Students
If you hand a kid a gadget he or she has never seen before, it is likely that he or she will fearlessly and successfully figure out what to do with it in short order without the slightest thought to reading instructions or seeking help.
Kids are growing up with all the wonderful devices and applications that stymie their elders.
Yet these same kids (my students) are likely to give little thought to the most effective or safest ways to use technology.
It is not enough for youngsters to be masters of their sophisticated cell phones, social networking sites, and gaming devices. Yet these are the three primary areas where my students concentrate their interest and use.
Most of my students come into class professing a great deal of confidence using office applications, particularly word processing. However, they have not been shown how computers and technology are now an integral part of our lives and can be a wonderful tool for creativity and expression: not just for productivity and consumption.
And sometimes, they need to see that Tech is not always the answer. Simpler is better.
My Project
Staying organized is important for any student to be successful. However, many struggle to stay organized. In fact, a recent survey highlights that a lack of organization is the leading barrier to student success.
Organizational skills for students apply to any age.
It’s never too late to practice organization in the classroom.
When your work area is messy, it’s hard to focus.
I like to teach my students the importance of organizational skills; to keep their workspace and compartments, such as their desks, backpacks, lockers, or cubbies, clean and organized.
Whether you’re teaching elementary school students or college students, organizational skills are necessary for students of any age in order to be successful. With the right organizational skills, students can achieve their educational goals.
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