Enhancing Access with a Document Camera

School:: Educational Pathways Academy
Subject:: Mathematics
Teacher:: Lisa Panzarella
Students Impacted:: 58
Grade:: K-12
Date:: August 21, 2024

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

In memory of Harlan Dam - $200.00

Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 50

Before receiving the Classroom Grant, I primarily projected math pages onto the board or used a whiteboard at my desk for instruction. However, these methods had limitations—they did not clearly display fractions or allow for sufficient zooming in and out. For students with learning disabilities, engaging multiple modalities is essential. Having math problems and manipulatives fully and clearly projected ensures they have full access to my instruction. I recognized that enhanced technology would address these challenges and create a more effective learning environment tailored to my students' needs.

With the grant award, I purchased a document camera, which has become an indispensable teaching tool. I use it daily with every class I teach.

This technology has significantly improved my ability to deliver instruction by providing students with real-time access to step-by-step problem-solving. As I model equations, we work through them together, ensuring a seamless experience without delays between my explanations and the visual tools students rely on. This immediate alignment between instruction and demonstration enhances comprehension, allowing students to follow along more effectively and build confidence in their math skills.

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Original Grant Overview

Goal

At Educational Pathways Academy, we work with students who have language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Our students learn differently, and it is our goal to provide as many learning modalities as possible so that students can engage in the learning process.

My goal is to ensure that students in my math class can see problems and manipulatives fully and clearly, so that the have full access to my teaching.

What will be done with my students

I am seeking funding for a Document Camera, which will become a vital part of classroom instruction on a daily basis for my students. During the lesson, students will see a projected image of a problem or concept, and I will model the solution or method of addressing the subject matter. Students will have a clear visual experience of the process in real time, creating a seamless classroom experience. Providing this kind of access allows me to maximize the time I have with my students.

Benefits to my students

Language based learning disabilities impact all aspects of a student's school day. As a teacher of students who learn differently, I am always exploring ways to remove barriers, distractions, and outdated approaches that cause frustration or waste time. With this Document Camera, students will experience the best possible access to the instruction I am providing. This tool benefits my students because they are able to visualize the process of navigating a math problem clearly and in real time. Gaining skills in math is just one part of helping our students make academic gains and discover their true abilities through thoughtful learning accommodations.

Budget Narrative

I am requesting funding for one Document Camera Projector. This tool will be used for daily instruction in all of my math classes.

Items

#	Item	Cost
1	Ohio Cam Document Camera Projector	$200.00
	Total:	$200.00

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Enhancing Access with a Document Camera

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