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Mrs. Lurry from Abbeville LA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Possibilities Of An iPad In An ELA Classroom

My students need 1 iPad, 1 iPad cover, 1 stylus pen and 1 adapter to connect to our projector for classroom centers and whole group activities.

  • $764 goal

This project expired on February 12, 2014.

This project expired on February 12, 2014.

My Students

As a teacher, I can see the wonderful possibilities of an iPad in an ELA Classroom. According to research, these tablets appear to be an asset in the classroom across the nation. As an ELA teacher, I know having an iPad, accessories and adapter would bring more interactivity to my ELA classroom.

I am a veteran teacher who has been a 4th grade teacher for many years.

My current school has about 550 students. I teach two fourth grade ELA (English Language Arts) sections. Our Pre K-5th grade school is one of the feeder schools in town. This is our 1st year using Common Core and in all honesty, we are all striving to move forward with our wonderful students.

My Project

I am requesting 1 iPad, 1 iPad cover, 1 stylus pen and 1 adapter to connect to our projector for classroom centers and whole group activities. Recognizing and addressing individual student levels are crucial parts of any classroom. I believe through the use of an iPad and available ELA apps, I can find productive ways to help reduce reading gaps with my students. Last year in an attempt to help parents, our school set up an iPad website to help find skill apps at home. My plan would be to utilize apps from that site in centers with our classroom iPad (and accessories) to help reduce gaps. My 2nd plan of action would lie in combining technology resources for group lessons. With an Apple Dock VGA adapter, I can connect the iPad to my interactive whiteboard and projector. It would offer a different yet meaningful experience to my 4th grade students. As I research, I am finding wonderful possibilities of using one in my classroom.

I know with a classroom iPad, it would increase ways for me to reach my students using interactive apps in centers and during whole group activities.

My 4th graders and I would be appreciative of your help in having our own classroom tablet. Would you please consider helping us?

Mrs. Lurry
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5
  • Meaux Elementary School
  • Abbeville, LA
    • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 53 students.

    Never Before Funded

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple® iPad® with Retina display Wi-Fi - 4th generation - tablet - iOS 6 - 16 GB - 9.7' • Best Buy for Business $499.99 1 $499.99
Apple Dock Connector to VGA Adapter (MC552ZM/B) • Amazon $25.63 1 $25.63
Fintie 360 Degree Rotating Stand Smart Cover PU Leather Case for Apple iPad 4th Generation Retina Display / the new iPad 3 / iPad 2 (Wake/sleep Function) - Purple • Amazon $15.99 1 $15.99
Sty-HD 9 pcs Rainbow of Colors Capacitive Stylus/Styli Touch Screen Cellphone Tablet Pen for iPhone 4 4s 3 3Gs iPod Touch iPad 2 Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy, BlackBerry Playbook AMM0101US, Barnes and Noble Nook Color, Droid Bionic • Amazon $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$550.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $48.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$649.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.54

Total project goal

$763.58

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