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Standard Digital Camera Lab, $2799.00, 0.00% raised
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Single Unit Why I need this:
My special education students are mainly visual learners. Being able to take pictures and then write about them is a good tool to help them learn. I would have my students write digital stories from the images that they take. Having our own cameras would eliminate copyright issues for students using pictures from the web. For math class, I could have the students take pictures of geometric shapes around campus and then create a visual presentation to share this material with their classmates. Having a digital camera lab would give my special education students on campus a technical advantage that can be transferred to real life skills. They would learn how to import photographs, manipulate them, add copy to create a story.
Quantity: 1 Price: $2799.00
A mobile crate filled with your digital dreams! Get 15 digital cameras and all the accessories you need in one protective, easy to transport case! Perfect for elementary classrooms.
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 Marty Smith has added and Standard Digital Camera Lab to their wishlist Jan 03, 2018
 Marty Smith has added the lesson plan Date Night Math Nov 13, 2010
 Marty Smith has added and Speech/Language Bundle to their wishlist Sep 18, 2010

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Classroom Set of Dell Chromebooks with Secure Charging Cart, 24 Chromebooks with cart
Google Chrome Management Console Software
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Ocean Beach Elementary School
Hometown:
San Diego
Class Information:
Room Number: 2
Students per Class: 20
Class Description:
My students come from a diverse social economic background and have learning disabilities. I've had some who have been homeless to some whose parents have to work two jobs to make ends meet. Our entire school has free lunch and free breakfast. My students struggle to achieve academically and maybe even feel bad about themselves and their learning. Theywant to learn, but sometimes have trouble paying attention. Othershave autism and have trouble sitting in a seat for an hour. My students are excited to be in my class because they know how much I care about them and how much I know they can learn in my classroom. My students just need some extra help to achieve and learn how to learn. Their parents are great overall, doing their best to raise them. But it is hard to work all day at physically demanding jobs and then have the energy and patience to deal with a highly demanding child. I want to do all I can so these students can be successful in school. I want my classroom environment to be one where they can have a safe place that encourages learning.
Position:
Resource Teacher
Needs:
Currently, we need computers. My students have a computer in their general education class but there is difficulty trying to bring it for a pull out writing support class. They forget their login. We have to wait for their computers to boot up. Before I can blink, my time with them is up and we hardly got any writing done. I use google docs for writing and give them assistive technology through google read-write. Teachers in the classroom want them to use word because they are more confident with that software. Help!
My Philosophy:
All students can learn. Some just need specific help and advice on how to succeed. Every day is a gift and every student brings a bit of joy each day.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I love learning and like to spread that around in the classroom.
College and Degrees:
BS - Engineering Science from Vanderbilt University MBA - Management Xavier University BA - Liberal Studies/Fine Art Minor Santa Clara University MA - Special Education Mild Moderate Santa Clara University
Activities:
Love - skiing, biking, hiking Love knitting, reading, quilting and cooking
Employment History:
I have worked as an industrial engineer for Procter and Gamble. I have taught college math and business at Champlain College. I have worked in the banking industry and in higher education at Santa Clara University.
Why Do I Teach?:
I have a passion to help students who have trouble learning to learn and gain confidence in the classroom. I enjoy working with the most difficult student and helping them learn academically and socially.
Percent of Students are:
     Special Needs: 100 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 100 %
Average number of students in class:: 12 students
Number of students I teach:: 25 students