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Ms. Ellis from Rochester, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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DocCam...No Strings Attached

Help me give my students a portable, Wifi enabled document camera to use around the room.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ellis's classroom raised $429

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students come from a city that a local newspaper article once reported as having "the poorest children in New York and the most intense metro segregation in the state." It also reported that our district is probably the worst school district in the state, mainly based on reported test scores. Those statements, however, are not representative of the motivation and ability that my students have.

I primarily work with students with disabilities who are working toward graduating high school with a high school Regents Diploma.

The goal is that every student will leave high school with some college credits. Many students begin taking college-level courses through our local community college during their junior year. Even though my students come from a district with a reported graduation rate of around fifty percent year after year, they still strive to be the best that they can be and graduate with college credits.

My Project

I have watched other teachers use document cameras and I am amazed at how simple, yet helpful they are. I am a special education math teacher and I travel between rooms throughout the day. I need something that is portable.

The best part about this particular document camera is that it is WiFi enabled, which means even students can use it at their desk to easily project their work to the board.

Document cameras are so helpful for math, especially when doing hands-on activities or lessons on things like constructions. Constructions require a compass and straight edge and it's nearly impossible to demonstrate these constructions with a laptop and a board. The students need to be able to see the specific movements that they need to make. Sure, I can put a video up on the board and ask them to copy it, but it is more authentic to watch their actual teacher do the example.

If we have to go virtual, this document camera can be used at home. There are so many benefits to a document camera and it is an amazing tool to keep on hand in the classroom!

Ms. Ellis Rochester Early College International High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

350 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
IPEVO VZ-X Wireless 8MP Document Camera, 3 Modes of Connectivity — Wi-Fi, HDMI, and USB, Compatible with Web Conferencing Software in USB Mode, Works Wirelessly with iOS, tvOS, and Android • Amazon Business $329.00 1 $329.00

Materials cost

$329.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$363.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.22

Total project goal

$428.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $428.16

2 Donors

-$214.08

Donations toward project cost

-$181.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.11

match offer

-$214.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$181.97

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.11

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 $0.00

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