The participating schools include Monarch Park
In many cases, access to technology depends on students’ ability to bring their own devices to school. Providing calculators to students in need will help them be successful and reduce distractions from phones. Sharp’s EL243SBcalculators will support numeracy programs in Grade 3 and above and EL501XBWH and ELW516XGBSL scientific calculator models will support high school students as they learn complex functions in Grade 9 and throughout their high school careers. Sharp has donated almost 2,000 calculators to the schools.
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“We’re very excited to be a part of this pilot program. Our hope is to create an equitable learning environment so technology can be equally accessed and used to support student learning and success,” said
During the pandemic, students have been asked to minimize what they bring to school and to reduce the number of items they share for safety reasons. “By having that resource in their classroom, students no longer have to worry about bringing their own or sharing with others,” added Michailidis.
The donation of a Sharp AQUOS Board® collaboration display will provide students at
In other schools, professional displays will be used to share announcements and student accomplishments and improve access to information for the student body. For mathematics departments, teachers will use the displays to share locations of extra help for students in need and math challenges/solved problems of the week.
Sharp has also donated air purifiers for use in classrooms without windows.
“We’re delighted to launch our ‘Sharp@School’ pilot program to help students and teachers in our community, providing access to tools and equipment that will enhance education,” said
To learn more about the Sharp@School initiative and specific donation details, visit https://sharpsimplybetterliving.ca/2020/11/23/inaugural-sharpschool-program-helps-five-ontario-schools-improve-access-to-technology/
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“A high-resolution, interactive, multi-touch display board will make it easier to communicate complex concepts to students. It also allows students to communicate their ideas or share their work with the class. During the hybrid teaching model after the COVID-19 closure, it will allow some students to participate in lessons remotely while at home."
“The Sharp professional display will become our very own digital display case. Health and Safety reminders relating to YCDSB and York Region Public Health COVID-19 pandemic protocols, local school initiatives, samples of student work and updated monthly news are some of the ways in which the Sharp display will be used by the school community. The school may also communicate its anti-bullying initiatives and announce our monthly Virtue Awards which celebrate the success of students who demonstrate great character. Staff and administration will use it to highlight school board updates and other school-related news. The vision is to create slideshows highlighting all the exciting things that are happening at our school to keep school staff, students and visitors up-to-date.”
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