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Goal

My classroom goal is to have each of my student actively engaged when I am teaching. One way to achieve this is with the on-line program Nearpod. This program allows me to present information to all the students simultaneously and each student can respond, which creates a totally engaging classroom for all students. This program allows me to differentiate instruction for each student and give me immediate feedback on his or her understanding.  

What will be done with my students

As I am the technology instructor I plan on utilizing lessons developed by Common Sense Media specifically for Nearpod across all grade levels in the area of Digital Safety. These lessons integrate the use of polls, quizzes, collaboration, and open ended discussion questions. As students submit their responses, I will have a quick understanding of the students’ understanding. These lessons can be followed up with a technology project to demonstrate their learning.
In addition, Nearpod can be utilized to check for understanding on other topics covered in class, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher or Coding. I would also use this tool to introduce research topics that are to be utilized in technology class. These topics would align with each grade levels core curriculum in the area of science and social studies.
 

Benefits to my students

As a statement from Claire Hirschhorn, Technology Integrator, Yavneh Academy, Paramus, NJ., " I like using digital citizenship lessons that I got from Nearpod. They allow my students to be fully engaged in a topic that is normally dry and uninteresting."

In the past I have utilized the digital citizenship lessons and the students were actively engaged, I would like to be able to continue to utilize this tool and expand is usage into other areas in my classroom.
 

Budget Narrative

The proposed grant would buy a one year license for my classroom to the on-line program Nearpod. 

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