My students need a cell phone charging station to help them stay focused on classwork and become responsible citizens of a digital world.
$203 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! 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.
We are a low-income school at which nearly every student is a part of our free/reduced lunch program. As a special education teacher, each of my students has a disability that not only brings diverse strengths to my classroom, but that also highlights the challenges they face on a day to day basis.
My students are a colorful Rubiks Cube of joyful, complex thinkers who are hungry for new challenges--but they are easily distracted by their cell phones during class.
My Project
I'm a firm believer that technology in a classroom is a game changer. As a middle school teacher, I am constantly pushing myself to learn, adopt, and integrate fresh technology resources into my lessons as often as possible. My tech-tastic teaching style is effective at engaging learners, but it is no match for the addictive nature of cell phones. No lesson, no matter how brilliant, can capture a student's attention while he is receiving endless notifications from Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter.
I want to support my students in becoming responsible citizens of a digital world.
I'd like to be very clear about this project: I in no way want to take technology out of my students' hands. Instead, I want them to focus on using technology as a tool for learning, rather than as a way to waste time. If I can encourage my students to put their cell phones in a safe place during my class and use their Chromebooks instead, I know I can reach more of them and improve their overall achievement. Thus, the cell phone recharging station idea was born.
Here's the plan. I will use the chargers and cords requested to create a student charging station. Upon entering my classroom, students will have the option of "surrendering" their cell phones to our charging station. If they choose to make this decision, they will receive an extra credit point (and will naturally be more engaged in the classroom as a result!). The incentive of being able to charge phones during class will encourage many to participate. As soon as class is over, they can unplug, take their cell phones with them, and be on their way.
[2 Pack] Poweradd 6-Outlet 6 USB Ports Power Strip Extension Lead with Surge Protector 1625W/13A, 6ft Heavy Cord for Smartphones, Tablets, Desk Lamps, Computers, Other AC and DC devices
• Amazon Business
$35.99
1
$35.99
BindMaster 20 Feet Extension Cord/Wire, 3 Prong Grounded, 3 outlets, Angeled Flat Plug , White
• Amazon Business
$16.98
2
$33.96
Scotch Indoor Mounting Tape, 1-Inch x 125-Inches, 1-Roll (314P)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
3
$23.97
[2 Pack] USB Cable, Retractable 4 in 1 Multifunctional Universal USB Charger Cable for iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, SE/ 5 / 5S / 5C, 4S 4,iPad Mini, Galaxy S4,S5,S6 (Black&Orange)
• Amazon Business
$10.99
2
$21.98
Kids Artwork Frame - 11x14 Inch Black Picture Frame - Made to Display Pictures 8x10 with Mat or 11x14 Without Mat - Plexiglas Front for Additional Protection
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
Cable Management Sleeve - Expandable Computer Cord Organizer System - 19.5" Flexible Desk Wire Cover with Zipper & Buckle - Perfect Protector for Audio, Visual, Networking Electronics - 4 Pack
• Amazon Business
$10.89
1
$10.89
Materials cost
$139.74
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.10
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$171.84
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$30.32
Total project goal
$202.16
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$202.16
4 Donors
-$193.34
Donations toward project cost
-$171.84
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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