Past projects 2
Spanish Language Creativity Through Technology
Funded Dec 13, 2018We appreciate your generosity so much! Our classroom is much more complete with our new technology. I originally had two very specific projects in mind for which this technology would be useful but found that students are much more innovative and connected to technology, so they are even more useful on a daily basis. My students are using the computers and printer for a variety of things I hadn't anticipated. Some students rely on the printer to print their homework from their phones, while others use a computer and printer to do so. I also have students use the technology for research, not just for the investigating topics we are working on but also for printing graphics for projects and attaching .gifs to their presentations. I even had students who created projects using online software and websites I hadn't previously seen.
I was surprised that some students were so fascinated by the touch screen laptop. They sometimes line up just to use that one instead of the others. I find that the ease with which the printer connects to their personal devices is also exciting and incredibly useful for students. I am proud that I made the right decision in my choice of products (with a little help from some select upperclassmen).
In particular, I am happy to see the relief on some students' faces who don't have their own access to technology at home or a smartphone. When we have activities in class which require students to participate through such devices, there are now 3 available computers to anyone who needs one. It is truly helpful in making the classroom activities flow.
We are so grateful for everything! I don't now how we would do some of the things we've already accomplished without this classroom technology. Your donation is a wonderful gift to our students and we thank you, again.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Shern
¡Conecta Con La Tecnología!
Funded Sep 2, 2015Students are incredibly excited to use our new HP touchscreen laptop. Although most in this generation are more familiar with technology than I am, many don't use their computers to their fullest capacity. Students are discovering new ways to use their technology both in class and to support their learning outside of the classroom because of the things they are learning with and through our new HP. Students support one another through one-on-one and group tutoring sessions using online resources, and access our online textbook and supplemental ancillaries using the laptop.
It is so refreshing to see students be able to use a tool independently, as well. It's design has encouraged them to delve deeper into their online research either in the target language, Spanish, or about the places where it is spoken. Students are even using it to present their information on the Smartboard by connecting it to the new laptop. Its uses are unlimited!
We are grateful for your donation and will use this tool for many classes to come.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Shern