ExpandinCloud Creative Learning Opportunities Using Devices
My students need a mini iPad and a protective case, so we will have a total of two for our 26 students to use for writer's workshop, reader's workshop and journaling.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gillow's classroom raised $450
This project is fully funded
My Students
Thanks to technology, our youngest learners have the ability to maximize their learning in ways we never thought were possible. They just need the right tools!
My first grade students are curious little learners.
Our school is a Kindergarten through 2nd grade building in a "village." I want to keep my students motivated, excited and happy to learn new things at school. The majority of my first graders come from very supportive, hard working families who make education a priority.
My Project
Using a mini iPad will allow my young learners to explore technology by publishing writer's workshop stories and poems. They will also be able to share their thinking about books they read with the students in our class, other classrooms and their parents. We will use online tools for publishing and creating graphic organizers. Eventually, I would like my first graders to do some blogging to reinforce (in writing and with pictures) their learning and the things we are doing together in the classroom. The mini iPad is a perfect (portable) tool for young students to take from place to place in the building to capture learning highlights. Our standards and the world we live in, encourage children to use technology as a learning tool. We have one mini iPad already (thanks to a Donors Choose funded project). Having a 2nd mini iPad will help my 26 curious little learners reach for the CLOUDS (creative learning opportunities using devices)!
Using another mini iPad in my classroom will allow students to share their thinking through positive and expressive communication.
I encourage my young learners to be the best students, learners, friends and school citizens they can be. I hope to use this technology to motivate them to be risk takers, foster their curiosity and become citizens who understand and use a variety of tools for learning and communicating.
Apple® iPad® mini Wi-Fi - tablet - iOS 6 - 16 GB - 7.9
• Best Buy for Business
$315.46
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$315.46
i-Blason ArmorBox Kido Series Light Weight Super Protection Convertible Stand Cover Case for Apple iPad mini & iPad mini with Retina Display (iPdMiniKido-Green)
• Amazon
$19.99
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$19.99
Materials cost
$335.45
Vendor shipping charges
$12.00
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.03
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$382.48
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$67.50
Total project goal
$449.98
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$449.98
6 Donors
-$277.48
Donations toward project cost
-$254.98
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$22.50
match offer
-$150.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$127.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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