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Ms. Andrews from Los Angeles, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Interactive Learning Through Touch

My students need two iPod Touches to become actively involved during academics and to help monitor their own behavior.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Andrews's classroom raised $576

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

How many times have you walked into a classroom and saw the teacher directing lessons; opposed to students being engaged in self initiated activities connected through the use of technology? Is it true that modern technology captures curiosity, engagement, and produce a more productive environment?

I work with students who have mild to high functioning autism, ranging from second through fifth grade.

In working with this population, every student with Autism is different; you have to find out their likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses. There needs to be consistency and structured activities that are predictable. Providing an environment that contains visual supports allows the students to be aware of the expectations and routines throughout the day. Students with autism also tend to have difficulty with social and communication development, which may cause inappropriate behaviors or interactions among their peers and environment. Not being able to effectively express their concerns or deal with unexpected changes results in rising anxiety causing those students to stop functioning. My students attend a Title 1 public K-5 school where the students are mainstreamed within the general education classes for certain subjects throughout the day.

My Project

I am asking for two iPod Touches for my students as they become involved within the curriculum. In working with my students, I find that presentation of material is most important in meeting individual needs and levels. When teaching students with disabilities, the most challenging obstacle to deal with is limited attention span, which interferes with completion/participation/learning of tasks. I have found that the use of visuals, hands-on activities, and connecting high interest material into instruction contributes to success and cooperation. Incorporating technology(iPods)will address the modalities of my students, allowing them to be motivated, interested, and excited to learn. The use of the iPods can be used to reteach and practice skills presented within the classroom. Students will be able to become engaged in a huge variety of educational apps that not only reinforces subject matter but gives them a sense of self-initiation in their learning.

Students with Autism thrive and excel best visually and kinesthetically.

The use of iPod touches address these needs through the use of interactive apps, audio for voice recording, video to catch memorable moments and Internet to do research. This makes the curriculum accessible and more interesting to my students where they are more engaged and excited to be apart of their own learning.

Project tagged as

Los Angeles, CA
Grades 3-5
Students with Disabilities
Traditional School
Technology
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Andrews Brockton Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

7 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Apple iPod touch digital player - Apple iOS 5 • Best Buy $199.99 2 $399.98

Materials cost			$399.98
Vendor shipping charges			$12.00
Sales tax			$36.60
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.00
Fulfillment labor & materials			$35.00
Total project cost			$489.58
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$86.40
Total project goal			$575.98
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$575.98
9 Donors			-$192.99
Donations toward project cost			-$164.04
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$28.95
Matching donations from our partners			-$382.99
Match offers toward project cost			-$325.54
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$57.45
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Interactive Learning Through Touch

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Students

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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