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Mrs. Tucker from Duncan SC is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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BYOD- Bring Your Own Device

My students need 2 iPad minis with cases that they can take home for a flipped classroom.

  • $957 goal

This project expired on October 8, 2013.

This project expired on October 8, 2013.

My Students

Do you remember the days of pencils, paper, and worksheets? Those days are gone. In keeping up with today's standards, our district has adopted a "Bring your own device to school" policy. This is a great idea, but what about the student with no device. My students need devices!

My students are the sweetest children.

They are from a rural community. Many come from a one parent family and are trying their best for their children. We are a Title l school. We are very good at being resourceful. This year we are struggling with budget cuts and trying to adopt common core standards. As we ask students to bring their on electronic devices, this will put a strain on our parents to accommodate. Our district is providing every class with a lap top. I'd like to provide them the opportunity to take a device home.

My Project

With common core advancing on our state rapidly, technology is a key component in making students successful. I am trying the concept of a flipped classroom. This is where students view the lesson at home, and then I can spend class time practicing the skill. Many times students get home and forget the skill and cannot practice it, or worse; practice it wrong. With QR codes, I can give them feedback and the skill they need at home with just a click. By allowing students to take a device home, they all are on an even playing field. I am giving them equal opportunities by requesting two mini iPads and two covers to protect them. These mini iPads can easily be rotated among the students and taken home when needed.

This project is very important in today's standards.

Who doesn't have a phone, iPod, or,tablet? All students need access to technology. Even our textbooks are digital today. I feel all students need to have access to all forms of information. With technology, all sources are in one place. It won't just help one child, but future generations to come.

Mrs. Tucker
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple® iPad® mini Wi-Fi - tablet - iOS 6 - 16 GB - 7.9 • Best Buy for Business $329.99 1 $329.99
Apple® iPad® mini Wi-Fi - tablet - iOS 6 - 16 GB - 7.9 • Best Buy for Business $329.99 1 $329.99
Griffin Survivor Military-Duty - protective case for web tablet • Best Buy for Business $29.27 1 $29.27
Belkin Dot Cover with Stand - protective cover for web tablet • Best Buy for Business $20.98 1 $20.98

Materials cost

$710.23

Vendor shipping charges

$12.00

Sales tax

$50.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$812.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.46

Total project goal

$956.41

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