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  • Linda Vista Elem Steam Magnet
  • San Diego, CA
  • 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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Having a camera will allow all my students an opportunity to show their creative side. It will allow my shy students to shine in the limelight. My students will be able to work collaboratively with each other on many projects. Having a camcorder will also allow students to record their learning, share it with their classmates, and most importantly, their families. According to my students, here are the top 5 reasons they would love to have a camcorder in the classroom: 1. They can interview other students and staff. 2. They would love to make videos. 3. They would incorporate it in their presentations. 4. They would love to see themselves on the big screen. And 5. It'll be a fun way to learn!

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Having a camera will allow all my students an opportunity to show their creative side. It will allow my shy students to shine in the limelight. My students will be able to work collaboratively with each other on many projects. Having a camcorder will also allow students to record their learning, share it with their classmates, and most importantly, their families. According to my students, here are the top 5 reasons they would love to have a camcorder in the classroom: 1. They can interview other students and staff. 2. They would love to make videos. 3. They would incorporate it in their presentations. 4. They would love to see themselves on the big screen. And 5. It'll be a fun way to learn!

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