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Mr. Yardley from Enterprise, UT is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Interacting with Creativity

Help me give my students an iPad to enable more interactive and engaging instruction.

  • $609 goal

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My Project

Every day is an odyssey of exploration and discovery within our special education classroom's walls. Yet, navigating this journey can be especially challenging for some of our students. Traditional learning methods, while valuable, sometimes struggle to ignite the unique potential within each child fully. This is where assistive technology, like iPads, becomes a transformative tool, bridging the gap between limitations and limitless possibilities.

Equipping our classroom with iPads is about empowering our students with a platform that caters to their diverse needs and learning styles.

Imagine a child with dyslexia, now able to access audiobooks alongside written text, their world of literature coming alive with the magic of narrated stories. Or picture a student with fine motor challenges effortlessly interacting with educational apps designed for touch input, their confidence soaring as they conquer once cumbersome tasks. iPads become windows to a world of personalized learning, where barriers melt away, and each child's unique path to success is illuminated.

The benefits of iPads extend far beyond academics. These versatile devices open doors to communication and social interaction. Students with limited verbal skills can utilize augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps to express themselves, their voices finally finding their place in the chorus of our classroom. Socialization, often a hurdle for our special needs students, is facilitated through collaborative games and activities on shared iPads, fostering teamwork and building bridges of friendship. The classroom transforms into a vibrant hub of connection where every child finds their place and thrives.

Investing in iPads for our special education classroom is not merely an expenditure; it's an investment in the future. It's about nurturing the potential within each child, equipping them with the tools they need to excel in academics and navigate the complexities of social interaction.

Mr. Yardley Enterprise Elementary School Grades 3-5

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More than a third 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.2-Inch iPad (9th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 256GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $479.99 1 $479.99

Materials cost

$479.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$517.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.27

Total project goal

$608.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $608.46

2 Donors

-$339.00

Donations toward project cost

-$327.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$222.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$189.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$46.59

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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