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Mrs. Alperstein from Rego Park, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Instant Student Feedback Through Classroom Response System

My project needs a VPad Classroom Kit.

  • $2,050 goal

This project expired on April 5, 2008.

This project expired on April 5, 2008.

Ours is a Title I 70% free lunch eligible school serving a largely immigrant population. We are fortunate to have wireless internet access and the use of laptops for student connectivity. In order to achieve learning standards and best serve our students, it is important to have measurable data so that both educators and students can assess needs. Now there's a way for students to provide feedback instantly using our laptops in a way that is measurable and useful, especially when it comes to individual student needs. Classroom Response System provides a technology where students, through the use of a "V-Pad" provide responses. For data acquisition, this amazing technology offers a solution. The V-pad is used when you have computers, PDAs, or a laptop that can provide students with immediate answers. A class with computers and internet access can use this tool to provide feedback. The V-pad in this system would be used to load the ability to respond through the computers. The responses are then gathered via an IP address. Should there be a preference for answers without use of the Internet (should the connectivity not be available on any given day), then response cards could be used. Both systems offer the best options for providing important data regarding student progress. The power of providing students with immediate feedback and student results is an opportunity to address learning needs without delay. Time constraints within any school day make this a powerful solution and an expedient when it comes to use of time. Content is fresh in the minds of students and teachers can work with students more efficiently. This technology allows more instructional time with less time spent grading papers. The motivation factor for student use is powerful and can bolster student engagement which can translate into learning. While we're convinced, we hope Classroom Response System and its components will be seen as innovative and creative application by Donors Choose. Thank you!

Mrs. Alperstein PS 174 William Sidney Mount Grades 3-5

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More than a third 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CLASSKIT CLASSROOM KIT- RCVR by Turner Technologies • Best Buy $365.00 1 $365.00
RC IR IR INFRA-RED RESPONSECARD KEYP by Turner Technologies • Best Buy $34.00 32 $1,088.00
VPAD TURNINGPOINT VPAD (VIRTUAL RES) by Turner Technologies • Best Buy $25.99 1 $25.99

Materials cost

$1,478.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $147.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$36.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$1,681.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$369.00

Total project goal

$2,050.00

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