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Mr. Ocana from Aurora, CO is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Incorporating Technology in the Classroom to Support Mental Health

Help me give my students an Apple Watch and EarPods to integrate this technology into my classroom routine, and be able to create a supportive environment that actively promotes mental well-being.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Incorporating an Apple Watch and EarPods into the classroom can be a creative and effective way to support my students' mental health. Here are some ways I intend to incorporate this technology:

1.

Mindfulness and Meditation:

• Apple Watch: Use mindfulness apps like "Breathe" or "Headspace" on the Apple Watch to guide students through short breathing exercises or meditations during class. Set reminders for students to take a mindful moment during the day.

• EarPods: Pair the EarPods with a meditation app to offer students a quiet and private space to engage in mindfulness activities.

2. Focus and Productivity:

• Apple Watch: Use the "Focus" mode to minimize distractions during study periods. The watch can also set timers for focused work sessions, incorporating techniques like Pomodoro (twenty-five minutes of work followed by a five-minute break).

• EarPods: Provide noise-canceling features for students who may need help concentrating.

3. Emotional Check-ins:

• Apple Watch: Implement regular emotional check-ins using journaling apps or mood tracking features on the watch. Students can record how they’re feeling throughout the day,

• EarPods: Offer guided journaling prompts or audio reflections that students can listen to through their EarPods, helping them to process their emotions in a structured way.

4. Stress Management:

• Apple Watch: Teach students to use the watch’s heart rate monitoring to identify when they’re stressed. They can then use guided breathing techniques to manage their stress levels.

• EarPods: Offer guided stress relief exercises or calming sounds through the EarPods, helping students to relax during particularly stressful times.

Incorporating these technologies can make a big difference in how my students manage their mental health, both inside and outside the classroom. By creating a supportive classroom environment that leverages these tools, I can help my students build resilience and maintain well-being throughout their school day.

Mr. Ocana Overland High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Aurora, CO View local requests

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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation (GPS) 44mm Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band - M/L - Midnight • Best Buy Education $279.00 1 $279.00
Beats Fit Pro - True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds - Apple H1 Headphone Chip, Compatible with Apple & Android, Class 1 Bluetooth, Built-in Microphone, 6 Hours of Listening Time - Beats Black • Amazon Business $199.00 1 $199.00

Materials cost

$478.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$515.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.91

Total project goal

$606.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $606.08

3 Donors

-$559.46

Donations toward project cost

-$480.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.75

match offer

-$40.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$34.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.08

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 $0.00

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