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Ms. Hoffman from Elm Mott TX is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tech Adventures: Tablets & Makey Makey for STEM Excellence

Help me give my students more access to technology and creativity in the classroom by providing them with tablets to use with programs like Mergecube, Sphero, and Makey Makey.

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These resources promote hands-on, interactive learning experiences, allowing my students to directly engage with concepts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Makey Makey kits encourage creativity and innovation by enabling students to invent and prototype interactive projects, creating a mindset of experimentation and problem-solving.

Tablets provide access to digital tools and educational apps that will enhance my students' digital literacy skills, preparing them for a technology-driven world. Through collaborative activities using these resources, my students can work together, share ideas, and collaborate on projects, developing essential teamwork and communication skills. Tablets can also support personalized learning by offering adaptive educational software and resources tailored to individual student needs and learning styles. My students can apply their STEM knowledge to real-world scenarios through projects created with Makey Makey kits, bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical applications. The use of innovative technology like Makey Makey kits and tablets can motivate and engage my students, making learning more enjoyable and meaningful.

Overall, these resources provide a rich learning environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and digital skills essential for success in the 21st century.

Ms. Hoffman
Never Before Funded Grades 6-8

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon - Fire 7 (2022) 7 tablet with Wi-Fi 16 GB - Black • Best Buy Education $55.79 10 $557.90
Makey Makey STEM Kit from Joylabz, Educational Science Kits, 1000s of Engineering and Computer Coding Activities, Hands-on Technology Learning Fun, Engineering Kits for Kids, STEM Kits • Amazon Business $49.90 4 $199.60
LEGO Classic Large Brick Box - 10698 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46

Materials cost

$824.96

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$867.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$153.06

Total project goal

$1,020.39

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 $1,020.39

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