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Mr. Alvarado from Pharr TX is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Connecting Communities Through Digital Instruction: Bridging the Knowledge Divide

Help me give my students a powerful and versatile tool for efficient lesson planning, digital instruction, and seamless integration of multimedia resources, enhancing their learning experiences with a MacBook Pro.

  • This project is not currently eligible for funding.
  • $3,856 goal

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Celebrate 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

A MacBook Pro will be a game-changer in enhancing my students' learning experiences in multiple ways. Its screen-sharing capabilities will enable me to display content more effectively, making lessons interactive and engaging. Students can see real-time demonstrations, fostering better comprehension.

The MacBook Pro's robust processing power and software options will greatly simplify lesson planning and content development.

Its efficiency will save valuable time that can be redirected towards more personalized and effective teaching strategies.

Furthermore, incorporating daily activities and engagement applications like Gimkit, Blooket, Quizizz, and Nearpod becomes seamless with a MacBook Pro. These applications promote active participation, competition, and instant feedback, making learning enjoyable and effective.

Overall, a MacBook Pro will not only streamline my teaching but also create a dynamic and interactive learning environment for my students. It's a tool that empowers educators to adapt to evolving educational technology, ensuring that students receive the best possible education in today's digital age.

My goal in having a MacBook Pro for my students is to enhance their learning experiences by leveraging its capabilities for dynamic, interactive lessons, efficient content development, and seamless integration of engagement applications, ultimately fostering a more engaging and effective educational environment.

What makes my students special with a MacBook Pro is their opportunity to harness advanced technology for personalized, engaging learning experiences. Their enthusiasm for digital tools, coupled with their adaptability and creativity, enables them to maximize the benefits of this powerful tool for education.

Mr. Alvarado
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - M3 Max chip - 36GB Memory - 30-core GPU - 1TB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Black • Best Buy Education $3,199.00 1 $3,199.00

Materials cost

$3,199.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$47.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,276.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$578.29

Total project goal

$3,855.27

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