Second Life for Donations: Local Schoolchildren Benefit from Tech Donation

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In a heartwarming gesture, schoolchildren in the town recently received a delightful surprise – a donation from the TotalEnergies site in Carling. Recognizing the power of quality education, TotalEnergies donated 15 laptops and 2 desktops to the local Joseph Ley and Pierre Philipps schools.

A Valuable Resource for Students

Sound No. 1 – TotalEnergies donates 15 laptops to schoolchildren at L’Hôpital

It’s a true win-win situation for all involved.

The computers, while no longer meeting the group’s stringent security standards, are fully functional and provide a significant boost to the learning environment. “Give rather than throw away,” said Corinne Loigerot, director of the TotalEnergies site, emphasizing their commitment to sustainable practices.

One of the major axes of the TotalEnergies foundation is precisely education, training for the integration of young people, so we are right in this area with this handover of computers.

The acceptance of this generous donation was enthusiastic

“Budgets cannot be extended these days,” said Emmanuel Schuler, the town’s mayor, “and it’s true that it’s a godsend for us. I am very happy for the children.”

A Robust Resource in the Classroom

The new tools quickly made their way into classrooms, and generations benefited right away.

CM2 teacher Salima Huff and her students had the privilege of being among the first to experience the new technology. For their inaugural computer lesson, Leila and Louanne excitedly explored the basics of word processing, laughing as they experimented with changing font colors.

“We had to write our first and last names. We had to put the colors and the size together.”

Salima Huff pressed the importance of the computers as a learning tool, complementing traditional methods.

“For me, the interest is enormous! We will use it in the context of word processing, it allows us to write, to use collaborative walls, the ‘padlet’. Children will be able to express themselves,” said Salima Huff explaining how the computers open the door to allow children to express themselves. “There will really be continuity between class and home.”

The timing of this donation couldn’t have been better, with an allophone student set to join the school in a few weeks.

Salima Huff already envisions using the technology to support the student.

“This will allow me to do some off-the-wall activities for him. While I am with the rest of the class, I could offer her videos where she will be able to learn vocabulary.

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Not only will the computers enhance language learning, but CM2 students. “We are thinking of a project on school bullying,” said Ms. Salima Hu f.

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to integrate different types off computer activities. “They’ll help in learning

How did TotalEnergies, a company in Carling, contribute to improving the technological resources⁢ at Joseph Ley elementary school?

## Second Life for Tech: A Chat with a Local Teacher

**News Anchor:** Welcome back. Today we’re discussing a heartwarming⁤ story about technology ⁣finding a second life in​ our local schools. With me is Salima Huff, a CM2 teacher at Joseph Ley elementary school, who⁢ recently received a⁣ generous donation of laptops and desktops for her classroom.​ Welcome, Salima.

**Salima Huff:** Thank you for having me.

**News Anchor:** Can you tell us‌ a bit about the‍ donation and how it came⁢ about?

**Salima Huff:** Absolutely.⁣ TotalEnergies, a company based here in Carling, reached out to our ⁤school with a remarkable offer. They had some computers that were no longer meeting ​their security standards, but were perfectly functional. Instead of‌ discarding them, they decided to donate them to local schools.

**News ⁢Anchor:** That’s‌ amazing! What a fantastic example of corporate responsibility and giving​ back to the community.

**Salima Huff:** I couldn’t agree more.

**News Anchor:** How has this​ donation impacted⁣ your classroom?

**Salima Huff:** It’s been truly transformative. We were ⁤facing budget constraints, and new technology was simply out of reach. But these laptops and desktops have opened up a world ⁢of possibilities. My students can now access‍ online learning resources, collaborate on projects, and develop essential⁤ digital skills.

**News Anchor:** That’s wonderful to ⁢hear. Do you have any specific examples of⁤ how the computers have⁤ been used?

**Salima Huff:** Just yesterday, my students were using the laptops to research different cultures for our history project. They were able to access primary source materials, watch documentaries, ​and even ‌engage in virtual⁤ tours of museums around the world. It brought‌ learning to life in a way that was simply not possible before.

**News Anchor:** It sounds like this donation has had a profound⁣ impact on both your teaching and your students’ learning experiences.

**Salima Huff:** Absolutely. I’m incredibly grateful to TotalEnergies ⁢for their generosity. It’s a ‍true testament to the power of⁤ giving and how⁣ a simple act of kindness can make a world of difference.

**News Anchor:** ⁣Thank you ‌so much for sharing‌ your story⁣ with us, Salima. This​ is a truly inspiring example⁢ of how technology can ⁣be used to empower and enrich our communities.

**Salima Huff:** My pleasure.