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 Students
We are within the most diverse schools in California and in the country. I have students from cultures from every part of the world and speak different languages.
My student's enthusiasm for learning is wonderful.
The energy that they portrait is inspiring. Despite all the challenges that they face day to day, they are in class ready to learn and willing to work to improve their condition. They talk about learning English fast to be able to get into college and become successful professionals.
In some of my classes there is a big gap between the great variety of students. Many of them have to work in the afternoons or even nights. Aside of the language, culture, and activities; many of my students are underschooled, but this does not take away their enthusiasm for learning.
My Project
We are in an era when information is available everywhere we go. We are all in constant bombardment of data that may or may not be reliable and supported. This is why it is important to know how to use all this information effectively.
One of my goals as a science teacher is to guide my students through the process of analyzing and being critical of the information they receive everyday from different sources.
This a reason why I want my students to have access to tools that will open the door to that information, in this case the tablets. For example, one of the big discussion topics in the media is about climate change. Using the tablets, I can guide my students to analyze different articles and pieces of information that they find in order to evaluate their reliability. Once we find pieces of information that meet the academic standards, we can start a discussion using the evidence gathered, digital simulations, and other electronic tools to support the students claims. Finally, the students can practice their presentation abilities by constructing a slideshow that summarizes their claims, findings, and conclusions.
Learning to use the information in this way may allow my students to make better decisions in their adult life and defend their points of view using reliable information and strong arguments.
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
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