I have created a project for my students this year. It is titled:
About my project:
"Bring in the
reinforcements!" Teachers will take all the help they can get to reinforce
skills being taught in the classroom everyday and to make learning fun and
meaningful! I've got a long way to go in one year to teach my students how to
read. I need all the help I can get!
I teach 25 amazing first graders in a
public school in Oklahoma. I teach at a Title 1 school where we have low
socioeconomic students. They are very eager to learn and jump at the
opportunity to use technology in the classroom. My students use hands-on activities
and tools any chance they can get. They learn so much better with something in
their hands. It makes their learning meaningful and long-lasting!
There are so many amazing apps out
there for the ipad. Many teachers themselves have created games and activities
that are fun and interactive for students. Putting an iPad in a child's hands
gives them an excitement for learning. The students don't even realize their
learning. All they know is that they are playing this really cool game that is
super fun! Not only can the student use the iPad as a tool for learning, I can
also use it for formal and informal ongoing assessments throughout the year.
Our state reading assessment can be given using a touch screen and can even
give me activities and ideas of things to do with each student to help increase
their reading levels and even chart their growth. It also gives me an
opportunity to use it not only for small group instruction but individual
instruction for struggling students. There are new apps available everyday that
can be used to make learning fun and interactive while reinforcing the skills
being taught on a daily basis.
Funding this project would give children something that
they use for the rest of their lives - knowledge! Giving children a strong grasp
of reading skills at a young age gives them a solid foundation for the rest of
their educational career. The hope is that with this solid foundation a child
will continue to grow and succeed even into college and career endeavors.
If you know someone else that might be interested in helping out please give them this site address or send me their information.
Anyone who donates from now until September 19 can use the promo code INSPIRE and their donation will be doubled (up to $100)! That pretty amazing!
(click below to see my project)
Thank you so much for your consideration!
