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Mrs. Ruelas from Honolulu, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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See Me, Play Me!

Help me give my students a classroom projector with the added accessories of a speaker, presentation clicker, and document camera.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ruelas's classroom raised $747

This project is fully funded

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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

Using a projector, speaker, presentation clicker, and document camera in a classroom can significantly enhance student learning and support both academic and social-emotional growth through:

Academic Enhancement

Projector:

Visual Engagement: A projector allows teachers to display multimedia content, making lessons engaging through videos, images, and presentations.

Collaborative Learning: Students can collaborate on projects and present their findings to the class, enhancing teamwork and a shared learning experience.

Speaker:

Auditory Learning: Enhances audio components of lessons, allowing students to engage with different types of content, such as music or speeches.

Accessibility: Supports students with hearing impairments or learning disabilities by ensuring all students can hear clearly during presentations.

Presentation Clicker:

Student Empowerment: Allows students to take control of their presentations, boosting their confidence and speaking skills.

Interactive Lessons: Facilitates smooth transitions during presentations, helping maintain the flow of lessons and keeping students engaged.

Document Camera:

Real-Time Demonstrations: This enables teachers to showcase student work and processes in real-time, making learning more interactive.

Visual Learning: Helps visual learners by displaying diagrams and notes, ensuring everyone can follow along.

Social-Emotional Growth

Collaboration and Communication:

Group projects using these tools foster teamwork, helping students develop social skills and learn to communicate effectively with peers.

Confidence Building:

Presenting in front of peers using technologies can help students build confidence in their speaking and presentation skills.

Inclusivity:

Using a variety of formats accommodates all styles and abilities, creating a more inclusive environment where all students feel valued.

Feedback and Reflection:

Tools like document cameras allow for immediate feedback on student work, encouraging a growth mindset and providing opportunities for reflection and improvement.

Overall Impact

Integrating tools into the classroom enhances academic engagement by allowing students to feel confident and capable of expressing themselves. This education approach fosters intellectual and emotional growth, preparing students for future challenges.

Mrs. Ruelas Kalani High School Grades 9-12 Honolulu, HI View local requests

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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EX3280 3LCD XGA Projector with Built-in Speaker - White • Best Buy Education $449.99 1 $449.99
PAKOTOO 8MP USB Document Camera for Teachers and Classroom for A3 A4 Size with Dual Mic, 3-Level LED Light, Up and Down, Left and Right Image Inversion, for Distance Teaching & Learning • Amazon Business $53.61 1 $53.61
Computer Speakers, Bluetooth Soundbar, HiFi Stereo, 3.5mm Aux-in Connection, USB Powered Speakers for Desktop Monitor, PC, Laptop, Tablets • Amazon Business $47.39 1 $47.39
SSPONT Presentation Clicker With Laser for Powerpoint, Wireless Presentation Remote, <5mW 3a Laser for Presenter, Slide Advancer Clicker For PPT/Keynote/Google Slides/Classroom/Mac/Windows/Linux(JH08) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98

Materials cost

$570.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$634.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.00

Total project goal

$746.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $746.65

1 Donor

-$746.65

Donations toward project cost

-$634.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.00

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