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Mr. Foster from Georgetown, KY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inquiry Learning Using the iPod Touch

My students need 2 iPod Touch devices for an exciting trip through Inquiry Learning across the Core Content!

  • $545 goal

This project expired on January 11, 2011.

This project expired on January 11, 2011.

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Mr. Foster Royal Spring Middle School
Georgetown, KY Grades 6-8

My Students

Technology in schools always seems to be a step (or two) behind the rest of the world. While the world has moved on to Blu-Ray, we still show VHS. This can change, and it should for the good of our students. We would love the opportunity to use iPod Touches to teach students more about the world.

Our students are among the best you will find in a middle school in Kentucky.

They are extremely kind and intelligent and are a diverse group for the area. Nearly one-quarter are special education students and about forty percent are on free or reduced lunch. Despite the challenges facing some of our students, they are among the highest performers in the state. Imagine their potential if they were able to use advanced tech tools in the classroom, like the iPod Touch... Oh, the places we could go!

My Project

We are requesting funding for two iPod Touches, part of a greater initiative for a class set of iPod Touches. The functions of the iPod Touch is nearly limitless. First, and most importantly, they are completely Internet-ready and can be used on any wireless network. They can replace traditional dictionaries and thesauruses, as well as add translators for our ESL students and gives students the ability to create classroom wiki and blog websites in class. They will also be able to e-mail classwork and quiz answers from their seat to the teacher, and listen and create podcasts and vodcasts. There are many applications that allow for access to thousands of books, maps, scientific theories, and mathematical functions. It truly is an incredible tool for modern students.

We believe that this will allow our students to experience inquiry-based learning across the curriculum and grant them classroom access to information shared around the world.

In short, they will enter the educational world of the 21st century. The iPod Touch is an incredibly versatile technology that can replace and enhance many classroom items; I believe it will be the most exciting and versatile learning tool they will ever use.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 135 students impacted
Mr. Foster Royal Spring Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Georgetown, KY View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

Never Before Funded 135 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
iPod touch 8GB • Woodwind & Brasswind $199.00 2 $398.00

Materials cost

$398.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$462.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.68

Total project goal

$544.53

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