“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
-Albert Einstein (One of our greatest known minds-- though believed to have struggled with dyslexia, much like my students)
Most of my students are of average or above-average intelligence.
However, most of them struggle with various learning disabilities, most commonly in reading (which unfortunately generalizes to all subjects). Nevertheless, they are hard-working and dedicated, and determined to become employable citizens.
Many of my students have experienced discouraging academic situations. With reading delays, dyslexia, and lack of skill and fluency, they have lagged behind and most have lost any desire to read unless forced. This, of course, requires assistance, because the foundational literacy skills have not been set in place. Many students will not ask for assistance, because of embarrassment or shame. Others just don't want to read and fail!
My Project
Our class has recently been blessed with four Kindle Fires, thanks to the generosity of donors on Donors Choose! Seeing the excitement that has been instilled and the desire to read ignited is priceless.
My students use Kindle Fires to utilize Immersion Reading, a combination of Kindle book text and Audible audio narration that highlights while the text is read. Not only does this make fluent, modeled reading accessible independently, but it also allows the students to develop literacy with reinforcement of seeing the text with the audio.
The thought of all of my students being able to access this technology daily rather than rotating through "turns" for independent reading and reinforcement completely changes the accommodation table. This type of technology is exactly what my students need to keep up with the exponentially increasing standards of education.
This project would promote independent learning in a variety of settings.
The resources available with technology are incredible, and the research documenting literacy improvement gives a great hope for the academic and post-graduate success in employability. Developing the skills to advocate for self needs and accommodations are one of the critical components to the education of students with disabilities, and I hope to empower them in their independence and capabilities.
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
Fire HD 7, 7" HD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB - Includes Special Offers, Black
• Amazon
$99.00
5
$495.00
Fire HD 7, 7" HD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB - Includes Special Offers, Black
• Amazon
$99.00
5
$495.00
Fire HD 7, 7" HD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB - Includes Special Offers, Black
• Amazon
$99.00
5
$495.00
roocase Kindle Fire HD 7 2014 Case, new Kindle Fire HD 7 Dual View Folio Case with Sleep / Wake Smart Cover with Multi-Viewing Stand for All-New 2014 Fire HD 7 Tablet (4th Generation), Blue
• Amazon
$14.98
15
$224.70
[5-PACK] Mr Shield For Amazon Fire HD 7 (2014 Version 4th Generation) Anti-glare [Matte] Screen Protector with Lifetime Replacement Warranty
• Amazon
$9.95
3
$29.85
Materials cost
$1,739.55
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$26.09
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,795.64
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$316.88
Total project goal
$2,112.52
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$2,112.52
2 Donors
-$2,112.52
Donations toward project cost
-$1,795.64
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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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 Mrs. Albritton and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
