In addition, students at Mathson reflect the population of the larger Alum Rock Union Elementary School District, in which about three-quarters of students speak a language other than English at home, and more than 80 percent participate in the district’s free- and reduced-lunch program.
“Working with zSpace in the classroom makes it easier to address each student’s needs,” said teacher Victor Guendulien. “They can work at their own pace, in their own language, and understand and explain concepts in their own words.”
With two or three students at each virtual reality desktop, students collaborate in teams and use critical thinking skills to solve complex challenges.
They can perform highly engaging tasks that are often impossible in the real world, like exploring a volcano or experimenting with zero gravity.
Principal Oscar Leon said he sees zSpace as one way his students can break down barriers. Technology and other STEM programs at his school are opening new doors for Hispanic and Latino students to move towards more study and careers in technology and science.
Gisellle Postrado, a resource teacher, can see both the fascination of the students as well as their growing confidence. “They think, ‘wow, I can really do this,” she said.
Material from a press release was used in this report.
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