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Ms. Magnotta from Bronx, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Technology Comes Alive in Pre-K

My students need a child friendly computer center.

  • $4,137 goal

This project expired on December 15, 2008.

This project expired on December 15, 2008.

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Ms. Magnotta PS 121 Throop
Bronx, NY Grades PreK-2

How great would it be for children to be able to use a computer in the classroom? I teach Pre-K to 18 wonderful children. Most of them come from low income families and don't have the opportunity to use a computer.

Children like to learn in many different ways. One way they learn is through technology. I have a computer in my room, however it is a very old computer that is not child friendly. One of my children ask me,"Why can't I use the computer. I replied because it doesn't work for child friendly activities it only writes papers. Then he said, "Why don't you get one." I replied, "They cost a lot of money and the school can't get one." He said, "I have a dollar in my backpack I'll give it to you. I was so touched and said, "That's very nice but you keep the dollar for something you really want. He said, "But I really want a computer." I told him hold onto the dollar and I would try my very best to see what I could do to get one. He smiled and walked away.

We need one classroom computer. Children 4 and 5 years of age are developmentally ready to explore computers, and most early childhood educators see the computer center as a valuable activity center for learning. Timing is crucial. Children need plenty of time to experiment and explore. Young children are comfortable clicking various options to see what is going to happen next. Providing children with minimal help teaches them they can operate the computer successfully. In addition, by observing what children are doing, the teacher can ask probing questions or propose problems to enhance and expand children's computer experiences. Research has shown that 4- and 5-year-old children who use computers with supporting activities that reinforce the major objectives of the programs have significantly greater developmental gains in intelligence, nonverbal skills, structural knowledge, long-term memory, manual dexterity, verbal skills, problem solving, and abstraction.

You will make is possible for my students to achieve higher levels of thinking and improve so many aspects of learning. I want to thank you for reading this proposal. Your time and your consideration is greatly appreciated.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

36 students impacted
Ms. Magnotta PS 121 Throop Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bronx, NY 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

36 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Young Explorer Computer Center • Kaplan Early Learning Company $2,999.95 1 $2,999.95

Materials cost

$2,999.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $300.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$75.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$3,392.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$744.59

Total project goal

$4,136.59

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