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Mr. Bancroft from Bellaire TX is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Need a Wireless Revolution!

My students need wireless speakers and a wireless projector adapter to help create an effective digital learning environment.

  • $411 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

As it stands now, about 20 feet of wires intertwine to connect my laptop, LCD projector, speakers, and document camera. These wires are chaining me and my technology to the front of the classroom, when I'd really like to be able to teach and access my technology from anywhere in the classroom.

My school is a magnet school in a large city in Texas.

We attract students from all over the city who must apply for admittance. Students are selected via a lottery system and often travel up to an hour each way on the bus to reach our school. Students attending the school are grateful, high-achieving, and motivated to learn. Having said that, many come from low socio-economic backgrounds and homes where their parents are not college graduates. The unique thing about our campus is that it is extremely diverse and represents a cross-section of demographics that does not exist in any neighborhood school. The culture of the school is truly exceptional because of this diversity. My students are excitable and open-minded--ready to tackle even the most challenging concepts. In fact, matching their energy is sometimes a feat in itself, however their enthusiasm is infectious and inspires me to work hard on their behalf.

My Project

Having wireless technology in the classroom will allow me to break free of being anchored to the front of the classroom. Unyoked, I will be able to more effectively monitor students, check for understanding, and adjust the flow of instruction. Currently, if I'm using a presentation tool on laptop, I have to waste time walking back and forth between the rows of desks and the computer. With a wireless projector adapter, I'd be able to carry my laptop with me and present material while monitoring students at the same time. As a teacher who utilizes technology almost on a daily basis, including video clips and music, the speaker set-up that came with the computer leaves much to be desired. Even students who sit nearest the speakers complain that dialogue is distorted and hard to hear while students in the back strain to hear anything at all. New speakers that I could place strategically around the room would alleviate this problem.

In our digital age, teachers are competing for students' attention.

In order to capture our audience, we strive to incorporate technology as a means to both deliver instruction and reinforce learning. Wireless technology in my classroom will mean more student engagement, and ultimately, greater results.

Mr. Bancroft
Grades 6-8
  • Pin Oak Middle School
  • Bellaire, TX
    • More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 150 students.

    7 donors have given to this project.

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nyrius ARIES Pro Digital Wireless HDMI Transmitter and Receiver System for Laptops, HD 1080p 3D Video (NPCS550) • Amazon $249.97 1 $249.97
Creative T12 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker System • Amazon $64.28 1 $64.28

Materials cost

$314.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$348.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.58

Total project goal

$410.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $410.54

5 Donors

-$250.54

Donations toward project cost

-$212.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.58

match offer

-$160.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$136.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.00

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 $0.00

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