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Ms. Romero from El Paso, TX is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing ESL Instruction Through iPad Integration and Translator Apps

Help me give my students an equal opportunity to master the language and thrive amongst their peers.

  • $586 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 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

Using an iPad in the ESL classroom enhances teaching by making lessons more interactive, flexible, and personalized. With access to educational apps, videos, and digital tools, teachers can present language in engaging and visual ways that support student understanding. The iPad also allows for quick adaptation of materials to suit different learning levels, enabling differentiated instruction and real-time feedback.

This technology keeps students motivated and actively involved, making language learning more effective and enjoyable.

In addition, translator apps offer vital support for English language learners by bridging communication gaps and reducing language barriers. These tools provide immediate translations of words, phrases, or instructions, helping students better understand the content and participate with confidence. Translator apps are especially helpful for newcomers, allowing them to follow lessons more easily and reducing the stress of learning in an unfamiliar language. Together, iPads and translator apps create a more inclusive, responsive, and supportive ESL learning environment.

Ms. Romero Harmony School Innov - El Paso - 6-12 Grades 6-8

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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

Never Before Funded 30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Silver • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Apple Pencil - stylus for tablet - USB-C • Best Buy Education $79.00 1 $79.00
CHESONA for iPad 10th Generation Case with Keyboard, 7 Color Backlight, Multi-Touch Trackpad, Flip Stand Case with Pencil Holder, 2 Wireless Channels for iPad (A16) 11th/10th Gen (2025/2022), Black • Amazon Business $33.14 1 $33.14

Materials cost

$461.14

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$498.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.89

Total project goal

$585.95

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