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Goal

The purpose of this project is to provide fourth-grade students with access to Chromebooks to enhance their creative writing and digital publishing skills. Currently, our classroom lacks sufficient technology resources to fully integrate digital writing tools that foster creativity, collaboration, and modern literacy skills. This project addresses the need for equitable access to technology, allowing all students to develop essential 21st-century skills such as typing, editing, publishing, and sharing their work digitally. By incorporating Chromebooks, students will be able to engage more deeply in writing processes and express themselves creatively in ways that traditional paper-based methods cannot support.
he project aims to improve students’ writing proficiency and digital literacy by integrating technology into the creative writing process. The learning goal is for students to develop their narrative, descriptive, and expository writing skills through drafting, revising, and publishing their work using Chromebook tools. Additionally, students will gain confidence in using digital platforms to collaborate and share their writing with peers, teachers, and family, promoting communication skills and a sense of accomplishment. Ultimately, this project supports academic outcomes aligned with state writing standards and prepares students for future academic and technological demands. 

 

Category

Electronics - Personal computers/tablets/iPads, headphones, charging cables, computer mice, etc. 

 

What will be done with my students

This project will equip our fourth-grade classroom with Chromebooks to be used during creative writing lessons and publishing activities. Students will engage in a variety of writing exercises, including brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing stories and essays using digital word processing tools. The Chromebooks will enable students to access interactive writing programs, collaborate on group projects through shared documents, and explore multimedia elements such as adding images or voice recordings to their work. Additionally, students will learn how to publish their final pieces digitally, creating class blogs, e-books, or newsletters that can be shared with parents and the school community. Regular writing workshops and peer review sessions will be incorporated to enhance writing skills and digital collaboration.
For the classroom, the project will modernize teaching methods, making writing instruction more interactive and tailored to individual student progress. At the school level, this initiative supports district goals for integrating technology across curricula and preparing students with essential digital literacy skills for future academic success. 

 

Benefits to my students

The project will help students become more proficient writers and more comfortable with essential digital literacy skills.
Pre- and post-writing assessments to track improvements in writing skills, such as organization, vocabulary, grammar, and creativity.
Digital portfolios of student work, showing growth over time and providing evidence of completed writing and publishing projects.

 

 

Budget Narrative

These devices will significantly enhance writing instruction, increase engagement, and build digital literacy skills among students. 

 

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