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Goal

The visual arts are an effective discipline to build and utilize critical thinking skills. The deep conceptual and interpretational thought processes needed for the planning and creation of an
artwork are valuable in the promotion of strategic and creative thought processes.The goal for this grant is to increase student motivation, participation, creativity and production-all of which are neccessary skills for thinking critically. All of these goals are achievable by providing students with the ability to listen to music while they work. This grant would fund 20 wireless silent disco headphones and a transmitter that would allow the teacher to preset three music channels. This gives the teacher the ability to ensure that the music the students are listening to is appropriate for their grade and the project they are working on.  

What will be done with my students

Students will be given an option to listen to music while they focused on individual work time. Students can easily access one of the headphones. They will then have the option of listening to three channels, preset by the teacher. Although, the bulk of the time, the headphones would be utilized for music while working, that is not their only function. The teacher may set the channel to three different videos that the students can listen to and take notes. I would also like to record student/class art talks and then play them for the other classes to listen to. These headphones would give our students multiple opportunities.
 

Benefits to my students

It is a proven fact that music activates just about all of the brain
According to Harvard Health, "The parts of the brain involved in emotion are not only activated during emotional music, they are also synchronized. Music also activates a variety of memory regions. And, interestingly, music activates the motor system." By allowing our students access to all parts of their brain, we are sparking more participation, production and creativity. In addition, the device itself lends themselves easily to motivation, as students typically love the idea of being able to listen to music while working. These headphones provide students an opportunity to tap into all of their brain power while ensuring the music choices are appropriate. 

Budget Narrative

Two sets of 10pcs Bundle Wireless Silent Disco LED Flashing Light Headphones with 1 Transmitter 500m Distance. Both sets are $489.00 on Amazon Prime.  

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