This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
Whole group instruction does not provide differentiation and individualized learning for my scholars, who range from emergent readers to fluent, chapter book readers. Small group instruction, with practice on technology usage, will maximize the learning for these scholars who are eager to learn.
My students hail from diverse backgrounds, from "military brats" to longshoremen offspring, to families who have lived in the neighborhood of our school community for decades.
Because of this, our school is considered a transient school with many students coming in and out, based on where their parents need to be. This causes inconsistency in their learning, and often the students suffer and lose out on the learning. Nevertheless, they are eager to work together and learn, absorb what's happening in the classroom, and yearn to belong. Providing these scholars with consistent small group instruction, with this technology component, will enhance their learning and maximize each learning minute individualized to each student's specific needs. They will benefit greatly with the usage of technology in the classroom environment on a daily basis.
My Project
I plan to use these LittleBits Gizmo and Gadget Kits to make robotics more accessible to our Title I students who do not get the opportunity to take after school enrichment classes. By having these currently nonexistent materials available and accessible to our scholars, they will be able to enhance their learning and apply what we learn in class in a more comprehensive way.
We are in the 21st century and many of our scholars still lack the exposure to 21st century materials, equipment, and skills that they will most likely need to be more competitive with their peers who may have the means to take these enrichment classes.
I know that the scholars will benefit and enjoy these hands-on materials that will also help them become better problem solvers, team workers, and engaged learners.
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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