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Dr. D. from North Scituate RI is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Lectern for Classroom Oral Presentations

Help me give my students a lectern to use while practicing their oral presentation skills.

  • 2 donors
  • $305 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

This lectern would be a valuable tool for practicing oral presentation skills in the classroom. Using a lectern can help improve posture and presence while speaking. Standing behind a lectern encourages a straight back and good body language, which are important aspects of effective communication. A lectern provides students with a designated space for notes or a script, helping them stay organized during the presentation. By providing a focal point for the student presenter, a lectern can help maintain the audience's attention. Standing behind a lectern can help boost the student's confidence, providing a sense of security and control during the presentation. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals who may feel nervous or anxious speaking in front of others. Using a lectern adds a sense of professionalism to the presentation, especially in formal or academic settings. It conveys a sense of authority and expertise, which can enhance the student's credibility with the audience.Overall, practicing with a lectern can help student speakers develop and refine their oral presentation skills by providing structure, support, and a sense of professionalism.

Dr. D.
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture 45.75H Floor Lectern Oak (MTM8830LECTOAK) • Staples $225.69 1 $225.69

Materials cost

$225.69

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$259.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.72

Total project goal

$304.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$304.80

1 Donor

-$152.40

Donations toward project cost

-$129.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.86

match offer

-$152.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$129.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.86

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$0.00

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