Empowering Student-Led Learning with an ELMO Projector
Help me give my students an ELMO document projector, which will allow us to project images onto a screen, enabling them to share their work and ideas with their peers while fostering collaboration and sharing.
$825 goal
This project expired on June 7, 2025.
This project expired on June 7, 2025.
Celebrating 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
As a dedicated teacher in a 4th-grade classroom, I am continually seeking ways to enhance the learning experience for my students. One tool that could significantly benefit our classroom is an ELMO document projector. We had one in our classroom, and it has recently stopped working.
This device will allow us to project images, documents, and even live demonstrations onto a screen, making lessons more interactive and engaging.
It helps cater to various learning styles, ensuring that visual learners can better grasp the material. I strongly believe in the value of student-led learning and have witnessed how it greatly benefits students by allowing them to share their work and ideas effectively with their peers. Additionally, it fosters a collaborative environment where students can share their work and ideas, promoting critical thinking and communication skills. Your support in providing this tool, along with essential pencils for writing practice, would be deeply appreciated.
Thank you for considering our request and for your generosity.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
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