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Mrs. McBride from Torrington CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Independence through Technology

Help me give my students the ability to work independently on projects using technology.

  • $716 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Every day in my school is an adventure. My students are full of life and have taught me that growth of any kind is good. We always cherish even the small victories because we all learn differently.

"Fair means everyone gets what they need, not everyone gets the same!" Working in special education this is especially true.

My students have struggled with learning in the traditional school setting. As a result of their disabilities, anxiety, or emotions, learning is an intense process.

My Project

This project will allow students to work on the computer for both academic and leisure activities independently in all classes. Headphones and a wireless mouse will give students the opportunity to focus on their Work as they progress through project based learning.

A great portion of the work our students complete is done using chrome books and other forms of technology.

Many students have asked for a wireless mouse to use with their chrome books because they are not as savvy with the touchpad of the Chromebook. Access to headphones and calculators also provide students the tools that they deem important when attempting academic tasks.

Mrs. McBride
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
10 Pack - Sony - ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones • Best Buy Education $140.00 2 $280.00
HP - 200 Wireless Optical Mouse - Black • Best Buy Education $8.23 20 $164.60
Texas Instruments TI-30Xa - scientific calculator • Best Buy Education $12.49 10 $124.90

Materials cost

$569.50

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$608.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.30

Total project goal

$715.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$715.34

4 Donors

-$576.79

Donations toward project cost

-$565.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$88.55

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$0.00

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