Bridging the Digital Divide: iPad Carts for Our Students
Help me give my students new device carts to charge their iPads and laptops in an organized manner, and improve how devices are accessed.
$4,774 goal
This project expired on July 23, 2025.
This project expired on July 23, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Our students are eager to learn and explore with technology, and iPads have become essential tools in our classroom. However, managing and charging these devices has become a significant challenge, hindering valuable learning time. This project aims to bring iPad carts into our classroom to create an organized and efficient system for storing, charging, and accessing our technology.
My primary goal is to create a more efficient and effective learning environment for my students.
By securing iPad carts, I aim to:
Increase instructional time by minimizing technology-related disruptions.
Ensure consistent and equitable access to technology for all students.
Improve the overall flow and functionality of our classroom.
Provide a safe storage solution for expensive technology.
These iPad carts will significantly improve our students' learning experience by:
Maximizing learning time: Eliminating the time spent searching for charged iPads and untangling cords will allow us to focus on instruction and activities.
Ensuring consistent access: Students will have reliable access to fully charged devices, enabling seamless integration of technology into lessons.
Promoting organization and responsibility: The carts will provide a designated space for iPads, teaching students to be responsible for their devices and maintaining an organized learning environment.
Improving classroom efficiency: Streamlining the charging and storage process will free up valuable time for both students and teachers.
My students are a diverse and enthusiastic group of learners who are passionate about using technology to enhance their education. They are creative problem solvers who are eager to embrace new challenges and explore innovative learning methods. They are collaborative and supportive, always willing to help each other succeed. They are the digital learners of tomorrow, and with your support, we can provide them with the organized and efficient learning environment they deserve.
More than half 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
450 students impacted
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