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Ms. Heather Belino from Kihei, HI is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lend a Byte: Empower Science Students with Technology

Help me give my students access to quality education, including modern technology, and digital resources to fulfill their potential and shape a brighter future.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Heather Belino's classroom raised $2,571

This project is fully funded

My Project

Technology opens the doors to an immense digital library of educational resources. Teachers can access vast online materials, from e-books and virtual simulations in science to educational videos and interactive learning platforms which can increase their interest and curiosity. These resources offer up-to-date information and cater to diverse learning styles, enriching the learning experience of students.

As digital literacy becomes increasingly important, MacBooks offer a platform for students to develop these essential skills.

Using a MacBook would allow me as an educator to tailor lessons to individual student’s needs since it has an adaptive learning software and online assessment tools that help identify areas where students may need additional support, enabling a more personalized and effective learning experience.

Adaptive learning can also occur while using MacBook since this technology has fast streamlines allowing me as an educator to spend more time on personalized instruction, collaborative worksheets and accommodate various learning styles of my students.

Collaborative activities using this MacBook technology can foster teamwork and communication skills that are crucial in today's interconnected world. It will be seamless as it can show responses of my students in real-time and they can see my feedback in an instant without any lag. It has efficient hardware and software which are used to organize online tasks of my students, create schedules, and access resources quickly like virtual labs, simulations, and gamified learning experiences which will surely capture my students' attention, making science a more accessible subject and fun for them. Aside from that, it can help them prepare for their future career as it can develop interactive participation while engaging them in science concepts.

Your generous donation in this project can make a world of difference for my students, unlocking boundless opportunities for learning, creativity, and a brighter future. Thank you so much!

Ms. Heather Belino Lokelani Intermediate School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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

180 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - M2 Pro chip - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $1,999.00 1 $1,999.00
USB C Adapters for MacBook Pro/Air,Mac Dongle with 3 USB Port,USB C to HDMI, USB C to RJ45 Ethernet,MOKiN 9 in 1 100W Pd Charging, USB C to SD/TF Card Reader USB C Hub • Amazon Business $35.79 1 $35.79

Materials cost

$2,034.79

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$89.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$30.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,184.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$385.56

Total project goal

$2,570.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,570.40

3 Donors

-$1,174.08

Donations toward project cost

-$997.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$176.11

match offer

-$1,396.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$1,186.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$209.45

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$0.00

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