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Ms. Herman from Chicago, IL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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E-Books, Databases, and Encyclopedias, Oh My!

Help me give my students Chromebooks and iPads so they access information and books in their school library!

  • $9,048 goal

This project expired on March 7, 2020.

This project expired on March 7, 2020.

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Ms. Herman G.B. Swift Elementary Specialty School
Chicago, IL Grades 3-5

My Students

My students range in age from four to twelve and attend an urban PK-8 elementary school. Students in our school visit the library once a week and they love to check out books. My students love learning new things and sharing what they have learned with others. This is why they need computers! My students need technology to boost their access to information from on-line sources and e-books. This information can also come in other languages beyond English.

Our students come from more than 50 different countries and speak just as many languages.

Many of those students have come to the US in the last couple of years from places such as Syria, Nigeria, and Nepal. My students come from a variety of backgrounds with many different levels of exposure to computers. My school is one of the most diverse schools in our city.

My Project

My students are curious and thoughtful learners. I can't wait to show them the wealth of information that they can access using Chromebooks and iPads. We will be able to use on-line databases and the encyclopedia which are provided by my district, but we need the devices. Students will also be able to use our library catalog to find out what books are in their school library.

Students are going to be most excited about exploring e-books.

We have many e-books in various languages in our school and district collections, but my students need to be explicitly shown how to use these technologies so they can replicate the experience at home. More and more students have access to some type of technology at home that could be used to get to these sites. The students are going to love these devices as it is going to bring more books and information to them and their families.

As I am a veteran teacher, I have many other technologies that I would like to share with my students. These tools such as Dash/Dot Robots, Makey Makeys, and Osmos need iPads and Chromebooks to run. There are so many cool projects we will do with the new iPads and Chromebooks, such as creating their own book reviews in their native language. We are so excited to bring our library to the 21st Century with technology.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

650 students impacted
Ms. Herman G.B. Swift Elementary Specialty School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

650 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iPad (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 32GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $329.99 10 $3,299.90
HP Chromebook 11A G6 - Education Edition - 11.6' & Google Chrome Education License • Best Buy Education $231.00 10 $2,310.00
LocknCharge Carrier 20 Cart • Best Buy Education $1,427.00 1 $1,427.00
OtterBox - Defender Series Case for Apple� iPad, Apple� iPad 5th Gen - Black • Best Buy Education $51.01 10 $510.10

Materials cost

$7,547.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$113.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$7,690.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,357.09

Total project goal

$9,047.29

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