With these funds I will purchase a class audio system called RedCat Access.The classroom audio system is something I have observed firsthand in a colleague's classroom. This item will allow students to hear me more clearly as I move around the room to teach, no matter where they are sitting. If students have to struggle to hear information they are more likely to become less engaged. I would be able to utilize this item throughout the entire day during lessons or simple announcements when working in groups. However, I feel that the most important aspect of this system is how it allows all students to be heard equally when talking to their peers.

It is said that a student learns more when they are able to be the teacher, but how disappointing it is when those you are teaching cannot learn all the wonderful information you are sharing. My students do numerous projects throughout the year that they have to present to the class. During math three random students have to teach the class how they solved the given math problem. Twice a week students have to write a story on a topic they choose and present it to the class. In addition we do project presentations throughout the year and Star Student presentations. This item will help in all academic areas because it will allow students to have a louder voice and no longer hear "I can't hear you" or "speak louder".

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