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  • Jefferson Virtual High School
  • New Orleans, LA
  • More than half of 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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These Chromebooks will offer my middle school students a variety of ways to learn history that will increase their success in the classroom, as well as teach them important research and communication skills that they will carry with them into the future. Middle school students love technology. They are excited when they get the opportunity to go to the computer lab or see the laptop carts come into the classroom. Unfortunately, this technology is extremely expensive, limiting the students' access to these resources. By donating to my project you will be allowing my students to work with a partner or in small groups to research topics we are discussing to gain a deeper understanding of the material. They will also be able to design presentations in Google Docs to present to the class. These presentations will also enhance their communication skills as they build self confidence speaking in front of their peers. When students visually and orally present what they researched they increase their retention of the material and also offer a different approach for their classmates. It will also allow for differentiation of content for students with special needs. For example, students can have the computer read assignments and passages to them. Students with learning disabilities can take notes on the Chromebook and use programs to enhance the page size, in addition to the benefits listed above.

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These Chromebooks will offer my middle school students a variety of ways to learn history that will increase their success in the classroom, as well as teach them important research and communication skills that they will carry with them into the future. Middle school students love technology. They are excited when they get the opportunity to go to the computer lab or see the laptop carts come into the classroom. Unfortunately, this technology is extremely expensive, limiting the students' access to these resources. By donating to my project you will be allowing my students to work with a partner or in small groups to research topics we are discussing to gain a deeper understanding of the material. They will also be able to design presentations in Google Docs to present to the class. These presentations will also enhance their communication skills as they build self confidence speaking in front of their peers. When students visually and orally present what they researched they increase their retention of the material and also offer a different approach for their classmates. It will also allow for differentiation of content for students with special needs. For example, students can have the computer read assignments and passages to them. Students with learning disabilities can take notes on the Chromebook and use programs to enhance the page size, in addition to the benefits listed above.

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