As a reading interventionist, I can see the wonderful possibilities of two iPads in an ELA classroom.
According to research, these tablets appear to be an asset in the classroom across the nation.
I know having iPads would bring more interactivity to my ELA classroom. I am a veteran teacher who taught kindergarten for many years. My current school has about 550 students. I now teach reading to students to help lessen the gap for struggling readers. Our Pre K-5th grade school is one of the feeder schools in town. This is our first year using Common Core and in all honesty, we are all striving to move forward with our wonderful students.
My Project
We need an iPad mini 4 and case for our reading intervention classes. With the availability of so many productive technology tools and apps now at hand, educators are recognizing the reality of how those tools can assist us in lessening gaps with struggling students. An iPad is a wonderful tool to utilize that could help my students!
I believe through the use of this iPad and available ELA apps, I can find productive ways to help reduce reading gaps with my students.
Recognizing and addressing individual student levels are crucial parts of any classroom. Last year, in an attempt to help parents, our school set up an iPad website to help find skill apps at home. My plan would be to utilize apps from that site in centers with our classroom iPads (and accessories) to help reduce gaps. Another plan lies in combining technology resources for group lessons. With an Apple Dock VGA adapter, I can connect the iPad to my interactive whiteboard and projector. It would offer a different and yet meaningful experience to my students. As I research, I am finding wonderful possibilities of using iPads in my classroom. I could do enrichment lessons through art and writing apps, too.
I know a iPad would increase ways for me to reach my students using interactive apps in centers and during whole group activities.
Without a doubt, my students and I would be appreciative of your help in having our own classroom tablets. Would you please consider helping us?
Apple iPad Mini 4 32GB Gold MNY32LL/A
• Amazon Business
$368.95
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$368.95
Spigen Tough Armor iPad Mini 4 Case with Extreme Heavy Duty Protection and Air Cushion Techonology for Apple iPad Mini 4 2015 - Gunmetal
• Amazon Business
$18.99
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$18.99
Materials cost
$387.94
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$33.94
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.82
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$457.70
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$80.77
Total project goal
$538.47
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$538.47
4 Donors
-$271.50
Donations toward project cost
-$243.60
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$27.90
match offer
-$251.88
Match offer toward project cost
-$214.10
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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