February - WE WROTE A GRANT

This has been an exciting and a busy month! The sixth grade team has submitted a proposal for a $42,500.00 grant for the sixth graders to have a "one to one" ratio of iPod Touches! We find out tomorrow if we got it (I'm pretty certain we have!). This will be a great endeavour for our kiddos especially since many of them lack the tools at home for accessing missed assignments or missed class lessons (students can access screencasts or webinars!). As with many other school districts accessibility to computer labs or mobile carts hinder the teacher's ability to actively integrate technology into our student's "products." We might use technology within our direct teach or shared learning but budget constraints prevent student utilization and implementation. So! Hopefully the iPod Touches will help us with that situation. I know Mansfield ISD has implemented iPod Touches in their PK and up classrooms (http://www.mansfieldisd.org/index.htm). I will keep you posted on our progress!