Have you ever been in another country where they spoke another language and no one could understand you? This is how my students feel every day. Because of their disability of autism, they have trouble communicating their wants and needs. Having an iPad will help close this gap.
My particular class is in a 6:1:1 setting.
Meaning I have 6 kids, 1 teacher, and 1 para. They all have autism but vary in instruction as well as grades(K to 2). They are great students who are eager to learn despite their disabilities.
My Project
My students will use the tablet for group time as well as individual time. I use the communication application in all of my group lessons. I upload pictures of the vocabulary words onto soundboard and have students find them. What I like about this app so much is that it has a voice output option. This helps the students make the connection to the picture and the word. This will later translate into using a communication board. Besides that app, there are many other great programs on the tablet like working on handwriting skills, math skills, and motivating games. This will help change my classroom drastically.
Instead of using picture symbols, they can now use technology that will later translate into a communication device.
This is extremely important for these students. They need to have a voice to help express their wants and needs.
Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa, 7" Display, 8 GB, Black - with Special Offers
• Amazon Business
$47.49
2
$94.98
Bear Motion Silicone Case for All-New Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa - Anti Slip Shockproof Light Weight Kids Friendly Protective Case for Amazon Kindle Fire 7 (ONLY for 7th Generation 2017 Model) (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$10.48
1
$10.48
Bear Motion Case for All-New Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa - Anti Slip Shockproof Light Weight Kids Friendly Protective Case for Amazon Kindle Fire 7 2017 (ONLY for 7th Generation 2017 Model) (Red)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Materials cost
$114.45
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.72
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$146.17
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$25.79
Total project goal
$171.96
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$171.96
4 Donors
-$171.96
Donations toward project cost
-$146.17
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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