Help me give my students a second monitor so that I can see them all participate during distance learning.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Alcaraz's classroom raised $298
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
Our school is located a few miles away from a large metropolitan city. My students' families are working class and usually, both parents work. The families in our community are very involved and want the best for the children and trust the teachers at our school wholeheartedly.
My students are enthusiastic learners who truly enjoy working in groups, using technology, and being creative.
Eighty percent of my students are English language learners and although they might struggle with academic language and correct grammar usage, they are still very inquisitive and persistent in finding answers.
My Project
Distance learning has really opened my eyes to how much each of my students really deserve to be seen, in every sense of the word. In the classroom, quiet students blend in really easily and I can easily miss their facial expressions, which can definitely tell me how they are feeling. The benefit of distance learning is that I have the opportunity to really hone in on their facial expressions, which can give me clues as to whether they are understanding the lesson or not.
Having two screens during distance learning will help me monitor all of my students while simultaneously sharing my screen, and allow me to reach all of my students, not just the ones who constantly participate.
Being able to see all of their faces will help me determine who feels uncomfortable, who is not quite understanding and even those who feel invisible. Two screens can definitely help me improve my ability to monitor each of my students and not just a select few while I'm teaching.
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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