Seeing and Learning Through the World of Technology

Funded Jun 14, 2016

Dear Donors,

Thank you very much for the laptop which came just in time for this new school year. :)

I have been using an old laptop to provide computer-based instruction all these years. I can't tell you enough how visual support from the web or PowerPoint presentations helps my English language learners SEE the light! Now with this new laptop, I can make sure that everyone understands what is going on in the classroom without the technical problems of my old computer, so each student can connect his/her prior knowledge through visual presentations. I also use it every day to demonstrate different online lessons from reading, social studies, science, and so on. In addition, I have students who speak many different languages in my class, so I use "Google Translate" regularly in different languages to help them understand difficult concepts. It is wonderful to see the smile on their faces when they truly understand a new concept/lesson! It's overwhelming for them to move to a new country, to adjust to a new culture, to learn a new language, to make new friends, and to struggle to understand what is being taught in English in ALL content areas! My students love to learn, and with this new laptop I can better help them do just that! Thank you for helping MY STUDENTS "SEE and LEARN Through the World of Technology"!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Kao