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Mrs. Bussiere from Turner, ME is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tablets Turn The Tables for Fluency

Help me give my students Acer tablets and a charging station that will allow them to listen to themselves read as a way to improve their reading skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bussiere's classroom raised $682

This project is fully funded

My Students

Who can’t forget those powerful memories of being read to as a child? It opened the door to so many adventures that you couldn’t wait to become an independent reader so you could open those doors on your own. My classroom in rural Maine has children who range in varying levels of reading, but no matter where they are as a reader each one of these children seeks that adventure.

One of the greatest pleasures for my students is hearing stories read aloud as the text comes alive.

They are an active group of third graders who don’t sit still for long, but a good story is one sure way to get their attention. The enthusiasm I witness as I read to them or they read to each other spreads throughout the room helping to build a community of readers. My goal is for them to have many opportunities to read while improving their fluency as well as comprehension.

My Project

Incorporating five Acer tablets into my classroom will enable students to read aloud from their guided reading books while recording themselves. This will allow students to listen to themselves read and assess their skills in areas such as accuracy and fluency.

Integrating technology will encourage independence while taking responsibility for their reading.

My students currently have limited access to technology in the classroom. We have shared laptop carts that students access once a week and students attend computer class once a week. My students are eager to explore digital resources, such as Epic Books for Kids and Book Creator. The availability of tablets in the classroom will allow for consistent interaction while providing a richer learning environment for all.

Mrs. Bussiere Turner Elementary School Grades 3-5 Turner, ME View local requests 18 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Acer ICONIA ONE 7 B1 790 K21X tablet Android 6 0 Marshmallow 16 GB • CDW-G $86.89 5 $434.45
Acer Iconia One 7 B1-790 Slim Shell Case,Mama Mouth Ultra Lightweight PU Leather Standing Cover for Acer Iconia One 7 B1-790 7.0-Inch Tablet [with auto Wake/Sleep Feature],Dark Blue • Amazon Business $10.69 5 $53.45
Simicore Smart Charging Station Dock & Organizer for Smartphones, Tablets & Other Gadgets - 6-Port Multiple USB Charger Station & Phone Docking Station with Charging Status Indicator (Space Gray) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$515.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$579.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.25

Total project goal

$681.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $681.67

5 Donors

-$591.02

Donations toward project cost

-$519.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.10

match offer

-$70.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$59.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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