No Labels

Let's face it, there are many children that have obstacles that impede their learning and adults are often quick to categorize these children. The kids are more aware of these labels than we may think. The IT curriculum provides ALL students an opportunity to learn in an environment where there are no labels. I have just started my fifth year teaching Imangine Tomorrow classes and over the years I have had students with many learning differences. When I see my students on the computer I do not see a child who has ADHD or autism. I do not see a child who does not speak English or a child who does not speak at all. I see children who are using technology as a tool for communication. When my students are on the computer all of the labels they have been given disappear and they all become detectives on a mission. Because the IT curriculum scaffolds to each child's ability level, EVERY child leaves my classroom feeling successful and I know for 30 minutes the pressures they may sometimes feel have been forgotten and they leave happy and very proud of what they have accomplished.