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Ms. Gravanti from Framingham, MA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Gravanti's classroom raised $1,977

Teeny Techies: Learning Through Technology

My students need 5 iPad minis with cases to better support their learning in both literacy and math instruction.

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Ms. Gravanti King Elementary School
Framingham, MA Grades PreK-2

My Students

“We need to embrace technology to make learning more engaging. Because when students are engaged and they are interested, that's where learning takes place.” The author of the quote is unknown, but I bet any educator in today's schools could say that - I know I have!

My students are curious, engaged, and excited leaners.

They crave new learning and I want them to keep that sense of motivation and excitement alive! My school is a new STEAM school - the first and only elementary STEAM school in our district. Part of STEAM includes Technology and being a new school, we are slowly building up our technological resources. Currently, my grade level shares a class set of Chromebooks. The children are SO excited when it is our day to use them and I want to keep that excitement going. When children are excited and motivated to learn, their learning takes off like a rocket ship!

My Project

These iPad Minis will be used throughout the day. The best part of educational technology is that it allows me to differentiate instruction - to meet each individual child right where he or she is. Currently, in both Math and Literacy blocks, I schedule in time for centers, a time when children get to practice skills in small groups or partnerships. I cannot wait for the day I get to tell my students we now have an iPad Center! I can just imagine their faces lighting up!! In both Math and Literacy time, I plan on using the iPad Minis during centers - a time when children get to interact, explore, and work on skills in small groups. Additionally, I will use the iPads for small literacy intervention groups to help identify and target specific skills children need to work on to become successful readers.

Many of my students do not have access to this type of educational technology in their homes.

By donating to this project, you are giving these children a unique - but imperative - learning opportunity. We are aiming to teach these children 21st century skills. However, without access to 21st century technology, these children will be a step behind. Not only will these iPads provide fun and excitement, they will provide the key to unlocking motivation - the most important ingredient to learning.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

88 students impacted 17 donors
Ms. Gravanti King Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Framingham, MA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

88 students impacted 17donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi - tablet - 16 GB - 7.9' • Best Buy Education $299.99 2 $599.98
Apple iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi - tablet - 16 GB - 7.9' • Best Buy Education $269.99 3 $809.97
OtterBox Defender Series iPad Mini 1 2 3 Protective Case - Pro Pack - protective cover for tablet • Best Buy Education $43.13 5 $215.65

Materials cost

$1,625.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,679.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$296.47

Total project goal

$1,976.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,976.45

13 Donors

-$1,559.39

Donations toward project cost

-$1,344.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$215.16

match offer

-$395.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$335.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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