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.
This project will help students in an ICT classroom in a low income community. The goal is to provide students with colorful resources through the use of a printer and ink. Colors can make learning materials more engaging and appealing, encouraging children to explore and interact with them.
Using colors in educational materials can improve memory retention and recall.
Associating information with specific colors can help children remember concepts more effectively, making learning more efficient and enjoyable. This is a great aid for my students with disabilities and learning differences. Students can use the Apple Pencil to annotate and highlight text in digital textbooks, PDFs, or other educational materials. This helps them identify key information, make connections, and engage more deeply with the content. The Apple Pencil can be particularly beneficial for students with disabilities. Its precise control and pressure sensitivity make it easier for students with fine motor impairments to write, draw, or navigate digital interfaces. Additionally, features like text-to-speech and speech-to-text can further enhance accessibility for students with visual or auditory impairments.
In our classroom, we want to use Alexa to access information on a wide range of topics, including definitions, historical facts and mathematical equations. This is a very beneficial option that we will use with students who require text-to-speech as an accommodation. Alexa offers accessibility features that can benefit students with disabilities. For example, students with visual impairments can use voice commands to access information and interact with educational content, while students with physical disabilities can use Alexa to access resources hands-free. We can use Alexa to streamline classroom management tasks, such as taking attendance, setting timers, playing educational music or audio cues, and delivering announcements or reminders to students. This can help us create a more efficient and organized learning environment.
Brother - MFC-J5855DW INKvestment Tank All-in-One Inkjet Printer with up to 1-Year of Ink In-box - White/Gray
• Best Buy Education
$310.47
1
$310.47
Echo Show 15 | Full HD 15.6" smart display with Alexa and Fire TV built in | Remote included
• Amazon Business
$274.39
1
$274.39
Apple - Pencil (2nd Generation) - White
• Best Buy Education
$129.00
1
$129.00
Brother - LC406 3PK 3-Pack INKvestment Tank Ink Cartridges - Cyan/Magenta/Yellow
• Best Buy Education
$62.38
2
$124.76
Apple Pencil - stylus for tablet - USB-C
• Best Buy Education
$79.00
1
$79.00
Brother LC406 Black Standard Yield Ink Cartridge (LC406BKS)
• Quill.com
$35.09
2
$70.18
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Green 500/Ream (14781)
• Staples
$23.31
1
$23.31
200 Pcs Colored A4 Paper, Craft Origami Paper DIY Printer Paper Copy Paper Folding Paper Stationery Paper 10 Assorted Colors Paper for DIY Handmade Kids Art Craft Activities, 11 x 8.2"
• Amazon Business
$15.98
1
$15.98
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Pink 500/Ream (14779)
• Staples
$13.36
1
$13.36
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Blue 500/Ream (14786)
• Staples
$12.25
1
$12.25
Materials cost
$1,052.70
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$15.79
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,098.49
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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 Ms. Perez and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
