Nearly all students from low鈥慽ncome households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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Technology is a great pathway to learning. It can show students a concept in a new light to make a deeper connection to a standard or concept. My favorite ways to use technology is through research (for Writing) and online test prep (for Math). We do not have computers or any form of technology for students to use and share in the classroom. Chromebooks are a great resource for students to access websites, right at the palm of their hands!
In the past, I have used websites (like our library database) to help students research a topic. For example, to prepare for Cultural Day, students researched a specific country in South America. They worked with a partner to learn about a specific region, taking notes physically or digitally. This all tied into one of our writing standards, Informational Writing. Students were excited to learn about a new country, organized their notes (from the database) and presented their findings to the class!
Another way I use technology is through weekly test prep. For example, Math can often be difficult and frustrating to students who are not given a hands-on or digital experience. Last year, I set aside time each week for students to use the websites FrontRow, TenMarks and Zearn. Students were given the time to go through each website, choosing which one they would like to use each week. FrontRow especially gave students the opportunity to feel successful at what they know, and progress to learning at their own level and pace!
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Technology is a great pathway to learning. It can show students a concept in a new light to make a deeper connection to a standard or concept. My favorite ways to use technology is through research (for Writing) and online test prep (for Math). We do not have computers or any form of technology for students to use and share in the classroom. Chromebooks are a great resource for students to access websites, right at the palm of their hands!
In the past, I have used websites (like our library database) to help students research a topic. For example, to prepare for Cultural Day, students researched a specific country in South America. They worked with a partner to learn about a specific region, taking notes physically or digitally. This all tied into one of our writing standards, Informational Writing. Students were excited to learn about a new country, organized their notes (from the database) and presented their findings to the class!
Another way I use technology is through weekly test prep. For example, Math can often be difficult and frustrating to students who are not given a hands-on or digital experience. Last year, I set aside time each week for students to use the websites FrontRow, TenMarks and Zearn. Students were given the time to go through each website, choosing which one they would like to use each week. FrontRow especially gave students the opportunity to feel successful at what they know, and progress to learning at their own level and pace!