Teaching computers is a lot of fun, especially for 140 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. I currently teach in a computer lab setting. This year's Teachers Choice money went down from $250 to $150. By the time I purchased paper, chalk, portfolios, and a printer, the money was gone!
What good is a printer without any ink? The obstacle that my students are facing is that we do not have ink for our printer. My students look forward to computer class, being that many families cannot afford a computer in their homes. I try my absolute hardest to keep up with the needs of my 140 students. I want to make sure that each and every individual is experiencing the knowledge and insight that they need for the future. Technology is a crucial part of our lives, and sooner or later it is going to take over a great amount of our daily lives, as if it doesn't already.
I am a huge fan of printing students projects, and hanging them up on display for all to see. I also keep a portfolio on each student, which holds their projects. My students are allowed to take their portfolio home with them on the last day of school. During parent-teacher conferences, I show my students' parents their work. It puts a smile on the parents' faces, and gives my students a sense of achievement.
YOU can be a part of our next assignment. It would be greatly appreciated, and you will meet the needs of 140 students. Thank you!
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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