Breaking Language Barriers Through Technology and Creative Expression
Help me give my students the tools they need to overcome barriers and build literacy skills through translator pens and podcasting equipment, empowering them to engage in hands-on activities that connect reading, writing, and speaking to real-world applications.
I strive to provide students with tools that help them overcome language and reading challenges while engaging deeply with their lessons. Many of my students are emergent bilinguals who need additional support to build their reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence. With your support, I can provide translator pens and podcasting equipment to create an innovative, hands-on activity that transforms how my students learn and express themselves.
This project merges technology with literacy development.
Translator pens will give students real-time access to definitions and translations of unfamiliar words, allowing them to read more independently. These devices will boost their comprehension skills and make challenging texts more accessible. Using this foundation, students will collaborate on creating a classroom podcast series, applying their improved reading skills to scriptwriting, role-playing as hosts and interviewers, and producing their episodes.
Podcasting offers project-based interactive learning that connects literacy skills to real-world applications. Students will explore themes from our readings, such as cultural identity and resilience, while drafting and recording their stories. They will role-play as content creators, enhancing their speaking, listening, and collaboration skills. The translator pens will ensure that language barriers do not hinder participation, enabling all students to engage fully in the project.
By combining translation tools with podcasting, this project creates an inclusive, empowering learning environment. Students will develop critical literacy skills, confidence in their voices, and a deeper connection to the curriculum. The podcasts will be shared with the school community, giving students a real-world platform to celebrate their achievements and perspectives.
My students are emergent bilinguals and low readers who show incredible resilience and a desire to learn despite facing language and literacy challenges. Their determination to succeed, coupled with their curiosity and creativity, makes them truly special and deserving of innovative opportunities to shine.
More than three‑quarters 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
Pen Scanner, Text to Speech Device for Dyslexia, OCR Digital Highlighter Reader Pen, Exam Reading Pen, Bluetooth Langage Translator, No Monthly Fee
• Amazon Business
$55.99
5
$279.95
Pyle 800W Portable Bluetooth PA Speaker - 8’’ Subwoofer, LED Battery Indicator Lights w/ Built-in Rechargeable Battery, MP3/USB/SD Card Reader, and UHF Wireless Microphone - Pyle PSBT85A,Black
• Amazon Business
$84.99
1
$84.99
Podcast Equipment Bundle for 2, Audio Interface with Voice Changer Studio Microphone,Audio Mixer Perfect for PC,Phone,Laptop,Recording,Streaming,Gaming
• Amazon Business
$79.99
1
$79.99
16GB Digital Voice Recorder Voice Activated Recorder with Playback 3072KBPS Upgraded Portable Tape Recorder for Lectures Meetings Interviews, Audio Recorder Dictaphone MP3 USB Password
• Amazon Business
$15.99
5
$79.95
Marantz Professional MPM-4000U USB Podcasting Microphone With Built-in Mixer and
• Music & Arts
$79.00
1
$79.00
4 Book Bundle: Graphic Novels #1 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback book set) - American Born Chinese, Mexikid, Frizzy, When Stars Are Scattered
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$60.00
1
$60.00
Konohan 32 Pack Headphones Bulk Classroom Headphones Student Headphones Class Set Headphones for Kids Wire Headphones Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Children Adult(Light Blue, Orange, Blue, Black)
• Amazon Business
$39.79
1
$39.79
Podcasting - The Little Book of Podcasting: 7 Simple Steps to Starting a Successful Podcast
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Listen to Your Heart
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Podcast Planner: The Little Guided Planner to a Successful Podcast
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$731.64
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.97
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$772.61
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$136.34
Total project goal
$908.95
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$908.95
6 Donors
-$454.47
Donations toward project cost
-$386.30
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$68.17
match offer
-$454.48
Match offer toward project cost
-$386.31
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Kathy Clark and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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