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

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iPads for Remote Learning and Individualized Instruction

Help me give my students iPads for remote online learning and individualized instructions.

  • $2,400 goal

This project expired on March 3, 2025.

This project expired on March 3, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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 Project

1. Individualized Learning: iPads offer apps that can be personalized to meet each student’s unique needs. This customization allows children to progress at their own pace and access content tailored to their abilities, which fosters confidence and independence.

2.

Improving Communication Skills: For children with limited verbal skills, iPads can facilitate communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) apps, like Proloquo2Go and TouchChat, allow them to express themselves using pictures, symbols, and text, making it easier to communicate with teachers and peers.

3. Enhancing Social Skills: iPad apps and interactive games can provide structured environments for students to practice social scenarios. For instance, they can learn turn-taking, greetings, and appropriate responses, which are often challenging for children with autism and social communication disorders.

4. Developing Fine Motor Skills: The touchscreen interface of an iPad helps students work on fine motor skills, such as tapping, swiping, and dragging. This can support the development of hand-eye coordination and precision in movement, which are beneficial for tasks both in and outside of school.

5. Sensory Engagement and Regulation: Many iPad activities are visually stimulating and include sound, which can be engaging for children with sensory needs. Additionally, sensory apps can help students self-regulate by providing calming experiences, such as interactive music, visuals, or breathing exercises.

6. Encouraging Focus and Attention: iPads allow for multi-sensory learning that can hold the attention of my students with attention difficulties. Visuals, audio cues, and interactive tasks keep them engaged and reinforce learning in ways that traditional methods may not achieve as effectively.

7. Increasing Motivation and Enjoyment: Learning through games and interactive apps can make education feel like play, making it more motivating. For children with special needs, the enjoyable format of iPad learning may lead to greater enthusiasm for school activities.

Ms. Majao PS 316 Elijah G Stroud Grades PreK-2

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 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 half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.2-Inch iPad (9th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $329.99 6 $1,979.94

Materials cost

$1,979.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,039.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$359.94

Total project goal

$2,399.58

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