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Technology to Find Our Place in the World

Help me give my students A MacBook Pro to explore the latest STEM activities and the creative process.
Mr. Melluso
William Maxwell Career Technical High School
Brooklyn, NY
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  • $3,726 still needed
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Past projects 11

  • Improving Our Sensory Awareness

    Funded Sep 19, 2024

    Many of our donors realize the simplicity of technology and how it helps make the use of information come to our minds easily. With my students, focusing is an issue due to cognitive difficulties or physical disabilities. The use of the new product will attempt to help students focus on information quicker and easier while reducing self motivated behaviors to complete class activities in a timely manner.

    Each student has their own abilities and we can hone in on making each student as independent as possible with the help of technology. It's important to continue to help and improve students who have difficulty with sensory processing. I'm glad to assist with your donation in making a difference when improving participating in class awareness.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Melluso

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and 2 other donors.
  • Virtual World and Urban Setting

    Funded Sep 29, 2022

    What an honor to receive several donations to complete this project. It's been such different type of school year with many goals to reach accomplishments to obtain. I'm hoping one day this year will be written in history that educators were able to teach their kids how to adjust when attempting to still accomplish a goal.

    As educators we must strive to give our students not only facts and information, but a moral education as well. Exposing students to as many technological aspects is critical to moral development and it needs to be taught and nurtured if we are to have a constructive and compassionate society. Students should be instructed at a young age about how we have opportunities but also how we can explore our unique talents as well as challenges.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Melluso

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Classroom Supporter.
  • Seamless Virtual Education

    Funded Jan 18, 2021

    I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart as well as from my students. They are going to be so thrilled and happy and I know they will want to dive right in and start using the new technology! Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and generosity!

    Not only have you added richness to my ability to educate students, but you have added interest to a most loved passion and that is to educate students. Not only will this benefit my students from this year but for many more students to come. You have unlocked doors for these special needs children by taking a much needed interest in them.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Melluso

  • The Keyboard of Touch

    Funded May 5, 2020

    We want to thank you so much for your generosity. I can't begin to tell you what it means to these kids to have information at their fingertips! They are hard-working, highly intelligent kids who sometimes just need a little boost, and you are all part of that for them. Again, thank you, and we will keep you updated after we get the tablets to show you what we've done! Our classroom is a better place because of your awesome contribution. Especially during this trying time where everyone has to adjust how they impact the classroom.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Melluso

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and one other donor.
  • Touch for a Journey

    Funded Dec 26, 2019

    Many of our donors realize the simplicity of technology and how it helps make the use of information come to our minds easily. With my students, accessing the technology is an issue due to cognitive difficulties or physical disabilities. The use of the new product helps students easily access information to complete classwork quicker and easier without getting tangled with unnecessary wires.

    The most exciting use of this product enables students to use their hands and freeing up other aspect of the computer. They can complete the work in a timely manner. The new functions of this iPad also make it quicker to access functions on the computer.

    Each student has their own abilities and we can hone in on making each student as independent as possible with the help of technology. It's important to continue to help updating our technology to give our students the best advantage when leaving schools. I'm glad to assist with your donation in making a difference when transitioning into the working world.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Melluso

    This classroom project was brought to life by Verizon and 5 other donors.
  • Ask a Question, Hear Your Voice

    Funded Feb 6, 2018

    Many of our donors realize the simplicity of technology and how it helps make the use of information come to our minds easily. With my students accessing the technology is an issue due to cognitive difficulties or physical disabilities. The use of the new product helps students easily access information to complete classwork quicker and easier without getting tangled with unnecessary wires.

    The most exciting use of this product enables students free their hands and using voice commands so they can find information in a timely manner. The new functions of these devices also make it quicker for auditory students to gather more information concretely.

    Each student has their own abilities and we can hone in on making each student as independent as possible with the help of technology. It's important to continue to help updating our technology to give our students the best advantage when leaving schools. I'm glad you assisted in making a difference.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Melluso

  • Echo for Your Goal

    Funded Nov 3, 2017

    Many of our donors realize the simplicity of technology and how it helps make the use of information come to our minds easily. With my students accessing the technology is an issue due to cognitive difficulties or physical disabilities. The use of the new product helps students easily access information to complete classwork quicker and easier without getting tangled with unnecessary wires.

    The most exciting use of this product enables students to use their hands and freeing up other aspect of the computer. They can complete the work in a timely manner.

    Each student has their own abilities and we can hone in on making each student as independent as possible with the help of technology. It's important to continue to help updating our technology to give our students the best advantage when leaving schools.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Melluso

    This classroom project was brought to life by Con Edison and 3 other donors.
  • Free Our Minds and Hands

    Funded Feb 17, 2017

    Many of our donors realize the simplicity of technology and how it helps make the use of information come to our minds easily. With my students accessing the technology is an issue due to cognitive difficulties or physical disabilities. The use of the new product helps students easily access information to complete classwork quicker and easier without getting tangled with unnecessary wires.

    The most exciting use of this product enables students to use their hands and freeing up other aspect of the computer. They can complete the work in a timely manner. The new functions of this mouse also make it quicker to access functions on the computer.

    Each student has their own abilities and we can hone in on making each student as independent as possible with the help of technology. It's important to continue to help updating our technology to give our students the best advantage when leaving schools. I'm glad to assist with your donation in making a difference when transitioning into the working world.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Melluso

  • Abilities for Disabilities

    Funded Jan 1, 2015

    I find nothing better in life than to thank you for your generosity. You have made such a large impact on my program with your donations. My students will appreciate your generosity of giving for years to come. There motor skills will be so much easier and simplified with this tablet with class activities. I often leave school thinking that all students with disabilities deserve the right equipment based on there situation to achieve success in life. I am very much appreciative of your donations to give my students the opportunity to achieve success outside and inside of school.

    Thank You again for your Generosity”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Melluso

The students that I work with have disabilities that range from Cerebral Palsy to Spina Bifida to being Autistic. They come from low socioeconomic areas where resources are not easily accessible. If you have seen the movie My Left Foot where an individual creates art using just his foot well these are some of my students. My students are eager to learn but are faced with obstacles and challenges that take technology or assistance from others to complete tasks. With the advent of laptops and using them within a classroom environment, my students will have easier access to information, research and overall independence within the classroom.

About my class

The students that I work with have disabilities that range from Cerebral Palsy to Spina Bifida to being Autistic. They come from low socioeconomic areas where resources are not easily accessible. If you have seen the movie My Left Foot where an individual creates art using just his foot well these are some of my students. My students are eager to learn but are faced with obstacles and challenges that take technology or assistance from others to complete tasks. With the advent of laptops and using them within a classroom environment, my students will have easier access to information, research and overall independence within the classroom.

About my class

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