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Mr. G. from NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Video Lab For English Language Learners

My project needs 2 TV/VCR/DVD players for a multimedia lab I am creating for my ESL class.

  • $869 goal

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I am an ESL teacher at Horizon Academy in New York City. We are a part of the New York City Public School system. All of my students are currently incarcerated on Rikers Island. We have had a great year so far. I have a large group of students, and they come to my classroom in the morning thirsty for whatever knowledge I can provide for them. My students are between the ages of 18-21. This school is probably the last chance they will have at a free public education. Many of my students never finished 6th grade. Many of them are reading at a 4th grade level or below. Every minute I have with these students counts. Our school has a wonderful video library, with hundreds of titles. Unfortunately, we only have two TVs for the entire school. My plan for this year is to install a video lab in my classroom, and house relevant videos in my class. Students will be able to use a workshop style class to select and watch videos while working on comprehension or reflection-writing dealing with the topic being watched. I would like two TV/VCR/DVD sets set up in my room, so that a group of students could use them with headphones, and work at their own pace, while others are engaged at other multimedia stations (audio and computer). Any contribution for this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for you help.

Mr. G.
Grades 9-12
  • East River Academy-Rikers
  • East Elmhurst, NY

    • This project will reach 100 students.

    6 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
20" TV/DVD/VCR TRI-PLAY • Best Buy $309.00 2 $618.00

Materials cost

$618.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $61.80

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$712.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$156.29

Total project goal

$868.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $868.29

4 Donors

-$837.65

Donations toward project cost

-$712.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$125.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.64

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