Unfortunately in a large urban district such as the one I work in, not all students are given what they need to succeed. The students who will most benefit from this project are my students with special needs. My class has 9 students identified with disabilities. Three of my students are classified as students with autism and one is legally blind.
All students should be given the same learning opportunities as their general education peers.
Unfortunately the process to get the right technology for each student is cumbersome and timely.
This year the district is making a push towards personalized learning in which a part of it is the use of technology in the classroom. The computers that were purchased for this endeavor are not accessible by many of the students with special needs.
My students can't see the computer keyboard or the cursor or are unable to operate a computer independently. My students with Autism require many breaks and rewards in their day as well as a right to access the curriculum and programs like their general education peers. Everyone of these exceptional students deserves to be given the same learning opportunities as their peers.
My Project
The use of computers in my classroom and specific district chosen computer programs are mandatory in both ELA and Math. Students are using Imagine Learning and Dreambox as a part of an emphasis on Blended Learning. Students are actively engaged in these programs up to 45 minutes a day.
All my students with special needs will be able to access the same computer programs their peers are using on the iPad.
My students with autism will use communication apps to help communicate their needs and wants. My more difficult behavior students with disabilities will use the iPad as a reward for being an active learner in our classroom community.
Apple iPad Air 2, 64 GB, Space Gray, Newest Version (Certified Refurbished)
• Amazon Business
$339.99
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$339.99
HDE iPad Air 2 Bumper Case for Kids Shockproof Hard Cover Handle Stand with Built in Screen Protector for Apple iPad Air 2 (Purple Pink)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
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$17.99
Materials cost
$357.98
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.37
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$393.35
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$69.41
Total project goal
$462.76
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$462.76
8 Donors
-$337.76
Donations toward project cost
-$287.10
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$50.66
match offer
-$125.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$106.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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