The Importance of Showing, Not Telling

Funded Nov 16, 2018

Thank you so much for funding my project entitled, "The Importance of Showing, Not Telling." The presence of a document camera in my classroom is an integral part of my students' learning process. My classes are ICT classes (Intergrated Co-Teaching), which means that forty percent of my student population is special education students. As a result, I find that many of my students typically require a lot more modeling than other students. This can be particularly tricky especially when completing writing assignments. The document camera allows me to show students revision and editing strategies in real time as they are navigating their way through the writing process.

My students love seeing their work up on the SMART board! It gives them more of a sense of ownership over the lesson, as they are seeing their own material on display, not just sample pieces that I provide. They also enjoy having the opportunity to work on a document that is being projected, as they think it is very amusing to see their hands up on the SMART board.

This technology has been particularly helpful to my stuggling students. Having something tangible that they can see as opposed to a hypothetical example, make it easier for them to understand the expectations of a writing piece. This gift has just made it so much easier to help guide my students through the writing process. My students and I are just so grateful for your kindness and generosity!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Rubinfeld