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Mr. Schafer from San Rafael, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Elmo Document Camera Needed!

Help me give my students an Elmo document camera so they can better see lessons, share their work with the class, and engage more actively in learning through clear, real-time visuals that support understanding and collaboration.

  • $991 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

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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

I love how curious, hardworking, and eager to learn my students are. They come to class every day ready to explore new ideas and grow together as a community. An Elmo document camera would make a huge difference in how they learn by allowing me to model work clearly, share student examples in real time, and make lessons more interactive and visual. Whether it's solving math problems, reading together, or demonstrating step-by-step instructions, the Elmo will help all of my students stay engaged and better understand the material. It’s a tool that will support every kind of learner in our room, especially those who benefit from seeing things up close. With your help, we can make our classroom even more supportive, collaborative, and exciting!

Mr. Schafer Bahia Vista Elementary 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.

San Rafael, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elmo 1379 Model TT-12W STEM-CAM Visual Presenter, Document Camera with 192x Zoom (12x Optical + 16x Digital), 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor, 3.4 Megapixel, 30 Fps, HDMI in & Out, RGB, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi • Amazon Business $734.02 1 $734.02

Materials cost

$734.02

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$67.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$842.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.62

Total project goal

$990.81

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