My students need iPads to allow them to participate in hands-on, technology based activities that will help them become engaged in small group sessions.
As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. During my 1st year teaching last year, I got to see how despite these overwhelming challenges they can overcome the odds and become problem solvers. In order for students to tackle tough problems and persevere I have adapted teaching and methods to teach concepts different ways to where each student can be successful.
My students are more than a child in the chair they are our future and are full of perseverance, creativity and strength.
When I thought about being a teacher, I wanted to be a person who could change and inspire lives. I never imagined how much my students would change my life as well. Being a teacher has its challenges and some days are harder than others, but knowing you are making an impact on students' lives both academically and emotionally is why teaching is more than just a job. You are a role model, you are a counselor, you are a shoulder to lean on, and even on your worst day on the job---you are some kid's best hope.
My Project
I teach 7th grade math and am looking to incorporate technology into my classroom. As a teacher, you see all different types of learners in your classroom and it's important to let kids have the opportunity to explore, create, and participate in hands-on activities. Technology and use of technology in our society is increasing at a rapid rate and is a vital part of how we interact, learn, and share information. I would love to be able to incorporate use of technology in my classroom for my students in order to engage them in learning and allow them to explore or create different types of math tasks in small groups. Student engagement is an important key for the success of student's learning and technology is a way to draw student's in and allow them to be able to take learning into their own hands. As a middle school teacher, I have seen how technology is a huge draw to my students ( you understand if you have ever tried to take away a 13 year old's cell phone ) and would benefit them to have this learning opportunity. The math program we are using this year as a school has a lot of activities where the students can perform discovery activities online instead of just on paper. By having 5 iPads for my classroom, I would be able to let students discover and participate in these hands on activities during small group rotations/stations. I would love to be able to have that option to incorporate that into my lessons and watch my kids grow in their learning ability and creativity.
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
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Materials cost
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3rd party payment processing fee
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Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,369.44
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$241.67
Total project goal
$1,611.11
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,611.11
15 Donors
-$1,557.93
Donations toward project cost
-$1,326.94
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$230.99
match offer
-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$42.50
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