Past projects 2
Student-Centered Seating
Funded May 1, 2019Over the last several months, my students have been more focused on the learning and participation in the classroom. They have recognized the difference in sitting with a desk that has a bouncy band or balanced disc compared to one without either one of those items.
My students have become aware of how those items have made learning more enjoyable to the point of rotating students in seats to accommodate them having access to the bouncy bands or balance disc. They have used words comfortable, relaxed, agreeable, and calm to describe our current seating arrangement.
Having the flexible seating options has given them the possibility/opportunity to stay focused on the assignment whether it is a test, group work, or individual work. When we are doing activities requiring the lab tables/metal stools for seating several students will go get a balance disc for that time period. In addition the kindle fire protective covers are definitely handy. Your generous donation to flexible seating has empowered students to embrace their learning.
With Deepest appreciation
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With gratitude,
Mrs. Holochwost
This classroom project was brought to life by The Rebuild Texas Fund and 5 other donors.Search for Science
Funded Oct 13, 2018We have utilized the Kindle Fires in various activities. One of them using a review site called Kahoot where students can test their knowledge of content beforehand or after the content has been taught. Using the data from each question answered, I as a teacher can assess where there are learning gaps or use it as a re-teachable moment. We also did some species adaptation research where the students were able to access various characteristics which allow an organism to survive it its' current environment. They were able to find images of different animals and choose one to change adaptations into new adaptations. It was amazing to hear students comment about the characteristics each creature had and the purpose for each one. We also used the Kindle Fires to analyze different components of various biomes around the world.
My students enjoy being able to visualize clear and bright pictures of items we research. They enjoy the ease of using the Kindle Fires, but most of all the mobility of being able to work individually and still being able to get up to ask me questions instead of being stationary.
Several of my students have been able to access resources for class assignments while in class and questions that arise while completing them can be answered instead of having to wait. I have noticed it has been very beneficial for several students who do not have alternative electronic devices available to them.
Thank you again for your generosity.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Holochwost
This classroom project was brought to life by The Rebuild Texas Fund and 5 other donors.