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Ms. Howard from Oakland, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Bigger Picture of Learning for College Bound Students!

My students need a document camera.

  • $915 goal

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Welcome to the amazing world of a high school teacher! I currently teach 9th and 11th grade English at a low-income inner-city school. It is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences that I could ever ask for.

My students are fascinated by the wonders of technology but sometimes not by the wonders of the importance of education. It is my hope as an educator to prepare my students for life beyond high school, college. I believe that even though they face more obstacles in obtaining a higher education that each and every one of them is capable of reaching this ultimate goal in life. The use of technology hooks in the attention and focus of my students. So while they are overjoyed by their teacher using exciting new technological devices, they are also learning.

In order for this to continue to be possible I am in need of a document camera. This will allow for students to be involved in their learning. Modeling is key for students and this device allows the teacher to SHOW students exactly what they should be doing on a bigger screen for all to see. Students become actively engaged and prepared for higher learning. This also gives those students who have never been told they could do anything right, the opportunity to feel as though they are real students on task. By following the teacher's instruction they will in turn be able to internalize the skills needed to graduate high school and go on to obtain a college education.

You have the power to make a difference in the lives of many high school students. Through your donation, my current students, and students of the future, will recognize the potential they have to be successful. They will also be able to recognize the importance of technology in their learning and the true value of education. The smile on a student's face when learning is accomplished is priceless. You can make this happen.

Ms. Howard Oakland High School Grades 9-12

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Oakland, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

160 students impacted 7donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ELMO TT-02S MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR -- ELMO TT-02S Teachers Tool Visual Presenter • Quill $623.69 1 $623.69

Materials cost

$623.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $62.37

Sales tax

 $45.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$749.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$164.56

Total project goal

$914.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $914.20

6 Donors

-$457.10

Donations toward project cost

-$374.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.28

match offer

-$457.10

Match offer toward project cost

-$374.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.28

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 $0.00

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