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

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Enhancing Visual Learning on iPads

Help me give my students visual and educational support by using iPads so they can enrich their learning experience and engage in new ways to learn through technology.

  • $1,240 goal

This project expired on August 4, 2025.

This project expired on August 4, 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 am a special education teacher. My students are part of a self-contained 8:1:1 autism school program. They have an innate love for learning; however, many have severe speech, language, and cognitive delays. They are nonverbal, and it’s difficult for them to learn socially acceptable cues and behaviors. My students don't learn traditionally; they benefit from teacher-made materials, including adapted books and picture symbols.

Creating a classroom community that fosters innovative learning that is responsive to individual needs is essential.

Meaningful writing and language activities go hand and hand to provide opportunities to learn.

My students require visual/auditory cues combined with teacher modeling to process language. They can learn; however, they learn differently and need visual support to help them reach their potential.

My vision for using iPads is multi-dimensional. I feel that the visual technology that iPads provide will improve communication and the social needs of my students. As a teacher, adapting new techniques to learning and thinking outside the box is imperative!

I have observed that the use of iPads has been very positive for my students. They remain on task independently for a longer time and retain the information they have learned. Most of all, my students experience a sense of accomplishment when using the iPad as a preferred and effective learning device. Unfortunately, our iPads are becoming obsolete and cannot be updated to the newest and appropriate technology and programs.

Additionally, I will use real images with expanded vocabulary on the iPads and incorporate them into daily differentiated lessons. I will also download photographs to work on relevant social stories geared to individual situations, which will improve socially acceptable cues and behaviors.

Ms. Leah Dworkis PS993 @ PS208 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

8 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 256GB - Pink • Best Buy Education $449.00 2 $898.00
Scotch Thermal Laminator, Extra Wide 13 Inch Input, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302Z) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
CCMAO Case for iPad (A16) 11th/10th Generation(2025/2022), iPad 10th Case with Kickstand & Pencil Holder, Heavy Duty Shockproof Hybrid Three Layer Protective Cover for Girls Women,Klein Blue+Black • Amazon Business $21.84 1 $21.84
TiMOVO Case for iPad (A16) 11th Generation 11 Inch 2025, iPad 10th Generation Case 2022 with Screen Protector, Heavy Duty Shockproof Rugged Protective Cover, Light Yellow • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Anker USB C to USB C Cable, Type C 60W Fast Charging Cable (6FT, 2Pack) for iPhone 16 Series, iPad Mini 6 and More (USB 2.0, Red) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$1,008.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,053.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$185.99

Total project goal

$1,239.93

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