Put a Little Love In Your HeART: The first thing this Donors Choose accomplished is a catchy title that gives an overview of the request. This teacher utilized a common phrase and emphasized the last three letters of the word heart to get her point across. The fact that this Donors Choose page was created to continue integrating art in the classroom caught my attention immediately. However, as I read her explanation I was not completely sure what she was going to use the requested materials for. The descriptions should be brief, but they need to be clear. She wrote four short sentences about visual art and portfolios, but I wish it included how the materials she requested would help her accomplish her goals for her class. The picture she included of her kids is adorable, however, it would have been more effective to include a picture of her students participating in art, building their portfolios, or a picture of their artwork being displayed.
Let's get Jiggly with Tiggly!: The first thing I noticed about this Donors Choose page is the lack of editing in the section titled "My Students"; there are a few run-on sentences and sentences that could have been worded differently to make the point clearer. The way it is written was extremely distracting, so I don't think I gained an accurate representation of her students. The section titled "My Project" is more effective in describing the purpose. The teacher clearly explained what Tiggly is and how students learn from it. She describes Tiggly toys as a way to "expand digital apps into the real world and help children stretch their imagination and learning potential." I was at first confused by "expand digital apps into the real world" because it will only be utilized in the classroom, not in their "real world" or lives outside of the classroom. I think she was meaning to say that Tiggly toys and Tiggly apps help extend student learning, specifically with literacy, in the classroom in ways that are more engaging and interactive. The people reading Donors Choose pages do not want to search for the meaning or purpose of the request, so as an audience member I learned how necessary it is to include a clear description of the tools and HOW they will be used in the classroom to improve learning.
Osmo! Osmo! Let's Explore!: This teacher did an amazing job describing her students and their needs. She did not simply check the box that says "more than half of students come from low-income households", she described how it effects their learning. She explained that her students are learning in two languages and each student is at a different level/stage of learning. Knowing what Osmo is before I read this page, I could already see the endless implications for these bilingual students, such as utilizing Osmo in centers to differentiate based on levels and needs. Her description of her project was short and sweet. She listed each thing she was requesting, briefly described their purpose, and stated how she would use them across content areas. Requesting items that can be used in a variety of content areas grabbed my attention/interest even more. I would rather fund a project that is beneficial throughout a students entire day, than funding a project that can only be used 10-15 minutes a day. She also included an extremely cute picture of her class which makes it harder to resist.
Let's get Jiggly with Tiggly!: The first thing I noticed about this Donors Choose page is the lack of editing in the section titled "My Students"; there are a few run-on sentences and sentences that could have been worded differently to make the point clearer. The way it is written was extremely distracting, so I don't think I gained an accurate representation of her students. The section titled "My Project" is more effective in describing the purpose. The teacher clearly explained what Tiggly is and how students learn from it. She describes Tiggly toys as a way to "expand digital apps into the real world and help children stretch their imagination and learning potential." I was at first confused by "expand digital apps into the real world" because it will only be utilized in the classroom, not in their "real world" or lives outside of the classroom. I think she was meaning to say that Tiggly toys and Tiggly apps help extend student learning, specifically with literacy, in the classroom in ways that are more engaging and interactive. The people reading Donors Choose pages do not want to search for the meaning or purpose of the request, so as an audience member I learned how necessary it is to include a clear description of the tools and HOW they will be used in the classroom to improve learning.
Osmo! Osmo! Let's Explore!: This teacher did an amazing job describing her students and their needs. She did not simply check the box that says "more than half of students come from low-income households", she described how it effects their learning. She explained that her students are learning in two languages and each student is at a different level/stage of learning. Knowing what Osmo is before I read this page, I could already see the endless implications for these bilingual students, such as utilizing Osmo in centers to differentiate based on levels and needs. Her description of her project was short and sweet. She listed each thing she was requesting, briefly described their purpose, and stated how she would use them across content areas. Requesting items that can be used in a variety of content areas grabbed my attention/interest even more. I would rather fund a project that is beneficial throughout a students entire day, than funding a project that can only be used 10-15 minutes a day. She also included an extremely cute picture of her class which makes it harder to resist.