Projector Needed: Ensure Engagement with Visual Media
My students need a projector in their classroom so that they can view content visually and use interactive media to ensure they are engaged and active learners.
Imagine you are a struggling reader with a limited attention span -- surrounded by 20 other similar students -- trying to learn new science concepts. Without being able to see real-world examples (through videos and pictures) and without having a model for note-taking, every day can feel daunting.
My students attend an urban, low-income high school in Philadelphia.
They all receive special education services and are grouped together in learning support classes. Given budget cuts and limited resources, my class sizes are as large as 21 students. My students want to feel successful in high school and take the same classes as their peers. Understanding content becomes challenging given that the typical student is on a 3rd grade reading level.
My Project
With a projector in the classroom, students will be able to stay focused more easily and access content in a visual, straight-forward, and interactive way. As my students are struggling readers and have various special needs, material can be daunting and overwhelming when presented all at once or when presented solely in writing. With a projector, student notes can be displayed and note-taking can be modeled. Students will be able to experience content in an interactive manner, via PowerPoint, videos, and on-line activities. In addition, material can be presented in multiple formats at once as the projector will allow blackboard space to be maximized. This allows students to see content verbally and visually at once. It also allows material to remain in one location for students who need more time to process or write notes, while other students can continue to progress with the material presented over the projector.
My classroom is used for 2 math classes, 2 English classes, and 2 science classes.
This means board space must be shared and there is limited time to prepare it. It is essential for my students with various special needs to have a structured lesson that can be accessed verbally and visually. With a projector in the classroom, students will be able to access content more easily and remain engaged and focused throughout class.
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
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