Albert Einstein quotes, "The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size." Therefore, my goal is to provide my diverse learners with meaningful projects and instructional resources to address the disabilities that impede their learning such as attention-deficit, dyslexia, social-emotional, and autism. Their past experiences of failure in school have outweighed their successes as they also deal with socioeconomic ills within their communities, making the burden to learn more difficult.
Nevertheless, in spite of their circumstances, my students are inquisitive, creative, hopeful and eager to come to school- their safe haven; therefore, they know that their teacher holds their minds dear to her heart and will continue to discover innovative ways to challenge them to think and learn!
Aligning each student to the appropriate instructional resources, my students can grasp concepts through a combination of visual stimuli and usage of hands-on materials as well as respond to intervention through interactive, arts-infused, project-based, hands-on learning activities. With time and investment in exploring how they learn, my students will leave my classroom with a newfound growth mindset!
My Project
My students are diverse learners who are in need of specialized services. I teach among four grade levels. Some of my students are brand new to the school setting as well as remote learning, while others are both eager and anxious to learn in a new environment - which relies on upgraded virtual equipment for connectivity purposes and teaching a classroom full of students.
The computer provided to teach online is a hand-held Chromebook; however, I am unable to view all of my students while co-teaching in a classroom of 25 plus students.
Also the device's technology does not have the features or programs to produce or showcase word documents, digital presentations, etc.
Therefore, I am requesting a desktop with a large screen and more computing capabilities along with a large monitor and led computer light. The desktop will allow me to develop and focus on the high-quality instruction delivered to my students, the led light will provide adequate lighting so that I will not appear as a silhouette or unclear to take away from my smile and facial expressions used to engage students. The desktop will allow me to see what I am presenting to my students without asking the students if they can see my screen. Given that the current screen is small, I am not able to monitor students as I would in the classroom. The large monitor will help me to "see" all of my students.
My goal is to replicate the "In person" classroom setting in which I am able to proficiently observe "In real time" how my students are learning, view their understanding of concepts and evaluate if there is a need for support. Thank you for your generosity!
Nearly all 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
Preedip All in One Desktop Computer,Intel Core i5-4310M(Up to 3.4GHz)&Windows 10 with 23.8-inch 1920x1080 FHD,4GB DDR3 256GB ROM AIO PC
• Amazon Business
$495.90
1
$495.90
Sceptre 27" Curved 75Hz LED Monitor Full HD 1080P HDMI DisplayPort VGA Speakers, Ultra Thin Metal Black, 1800R immersive Curvature, 2018 & AmazonBasics High-Speed 4K HDMI Cable, 6 Feet, 1-Pack
• Amazon Business
$169.91
1
$169.91
QIAYA Selfie Light Ring Lights LED Circle Light Cell Phone Laptop Camera Photography Video Lighting Clip On Rechargeable
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Materials cost
$683.80
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.26
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$724.06
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$127.78
Total project goal
$851.84
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$851.84
2 Donors
-$383.00
Donations toward project cost
-$383.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
Matching donations from our partners
-$401.25
Match offers toward project cost
-$341.06
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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