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Ms. Sharkey from Bronx NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Literacy with an iPad Pro

Help me give my students an iPad Pro to enable collaborative learning and personalized instruction in literacy.

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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

Funding an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Magic Keyboard for an ELA classroom is a transformative investment in education as it fosters creativity, critical thinking, and tech proficiency--crucial skills for the modern world. It also enhances the educational potential and aids in developing fine motor skills. Incorporating an iPad Pro into small group instruction and literacy centers revolutionizes the learning experience. During small group instruction, iPads can be used to personalize learning by tailoring content to individual students' needs. Within literacy centers, iPads become versatile learning hubs. Students can engage in e-book reading, accessing a vast library of texts at their fingertips. Interactive e-books can provide audio support, aiding struggling readers and enhancing comprehension. Writing exercises can be elevated through creative writing apps, enabling students to craft and share their stories with peers, promoting collaboration and creativity. The Apple Pencil enables a more tactile and precise writing experience. Students can annotate texts, sketch diagrams, and participate in interactive handwriting drills, promoting fine motor development. Furthermore, the Magic Keyboard offers a seamless transition from handwritten to digital input. It encourages proper typing techniques, enhancing students' speed and accuracy in producing written content. The tactile feedback of the keyboard supports muscle memory and fine motor control, essential for efficient typing skills in the digital age.

iPads provide a seamless blend of traditional literacy methods with innovative, interactive learning, making them valuable tools in advancing ELA education.

Ms. Sharkey
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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 12.9-Inch iPad Pro (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $1,099.00 1 $1,099.00
Apple - Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd 4th 5th and 6th Generation) - Black • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Apple - Pencil (2nd Generation) - White • Best Buy Education $129.00 1 $129.00

Materials cost

$1,577.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,630.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$287.76

Total project goal

$1,918.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,918.42

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 $1,918.42

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