My students need Microsoft Surface Pro type cover, pen, and stand case to enhance their learning experience through interactive technology.
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My Students
My students are the most amazing individuals with the potential of being great! My 3rd and 5th graders live in a low socioeconomic environment and attend a Title I school with almost 75% receiving free or reduced priced breakfast and lunch. Many of them struggle with the basic needs of having such things as clean clothing, food, and stable shelter.
My students are exposed to living in violent neighborhoods on a daily-basis.
Guns, drugs, gang activity, prostitution, robberies, and homicides are prevalent throughout their neighborhoods. Many of them come to school with things other than school on their mind. The disconnect between home and school is enormous. They lack the ability to adequately use computer technology from limited computer access. The key to changing their lives is continued use of modern day technology.
My Project
I am requesting a Microsoft Surface Pro type cover, pen, and stand case. This technology will allow my students to be actively engaged in lessons by giving them a hands-on approach to the latest technology while learning. This Microsoft Surface Pro accessories will help facilitate student learning by meeting a variety of their learning modalities such as: visual, auditory and kinesthetic. This advanced technology will give my students access to the most advance ways to meet state standards requirements. In addition the Microsoft type cover and pen will give my students a variety of ways to use their fine motor skills to operate the tablet. The Microsoft pen will provide them with a creative way to write and solve word problems. It is also an excellent drawing and sketching tool. The stand case will protect the Microsoft Surface Pro and prolong the life of the tablet.
My students will be more successful by using this Microsoft Surface Pro accessories, not only will the digital pen enhance writing on the screen, it will be used similar to a mouse.
Furthermore, these accessories will give students more hands-on opportunities to enhance learning.
I feel like many of my Special Education students are at a disadvantage because they have difficulty using technology because computers of this type are limited. This touchscreen device would give them better access to promote academic growth and overall achievement on mandated testing. This tablet would be used in my classroom to help drive instructions for all students.
Half of 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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