Grant Recipient Tiffany Cacy Shares her iCan Attitude

Pre-K Teacher Extraordinaire Tiffany Cacy

Teacher: Tiffany Cacy
School: Sequoyah Pre-K
Grant: iCan with iPad
Amount Received: $5,693.00

Tiffany Cacy's own words from the grant application express her vision, research, and enthusiasm:

More schools are using smart-tablets to integrate learning.  Students are able to use these tools to take a more in depth look at their units of study.  Touch-screen tablets are perfect for young students, students with disabilities, or learning difficulties.  Apple has sold over 8 million iPads to educational institutions worldwide. Dozens of preschool and kindergarten teachers are adding iPads to their classroom of pencils and paints in an effort to hook young learners with the newest technology craze at the same time — or even before — their parents adopt it.

There are endless opportunities with an iPad. Here is a sample of a unit of study: Students will be able to research a topic on the Native American involvement in the First Thanksgiving, take virtual tour of a village or early settlement site, record a video interview, and give a presentation.  Students will be allowed to research personal interests, with teacher guidance. Plus, there are apps for just about anything.

By granting this request, students will have the opportunity to use cutting edge technology, while providing them with a device that has endless opportunities to grow and learn through touch and play.  All students will become confident students, thus insuring them as life-long learners.  This will turn every child into “iCan” kid.

After receiving the grant and putting it into action, Cacy shared this photo.  She says that the iPads "allows students an opportunity to interact with technology, enrich education, and feel ownership of their learning."

"Measuring success is easy in Pre-K, just look at the joy on their face!"

Will you help teachers like Tiffany Cacy make a difference?  Every dollar matters.

Tahlequah Public Schools Foundation does not replace state funds for education. Its goal is to nourish excellence and provide a wider range of educational opportunities for our students. With your help, we can help fund more grants that turn more kids into "iCan kids."

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