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Ms. Dorothy from Orlando, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Printer: an Essential Tool for Enhance and Meaningful Learning!

Help me give my students a classroom printer. I have 20, 3rd grade students this school year and work sheets and other printable materials are essential and helpful in their academic progress.

  • $260 goal

This project expired on December 12, 2023.

This project expired on December 12, 2023.

My Project

In today's digital age, having a classroom printer is no longer a luxury but a necessity. As technology continues to evolve, it is crucial for students to have access to a printer in the classroom, especially for 3rd graders who are just beginning their educational journey.

Firstly, a classroom printer allows teachers to provide students with physical copies of important materials.

While digital resources are convenient, having hard copies can enhance learning experiences. Students can annotate and highlight texts, solve math problems on paper, and engage in hands-on activities that promote critical thinking skills.

Moreover, having a printer in the classroom encourages creativity and independence. Students can print out their own work and proudly display it on bulletin boards or share it with their peers. This boosts their confidence and motivates them to take ownership of their learning.

Additionally, a classroom printer promotes collaboration among students. They can print out group projects or assignments and work together to complete them. This fosters teamwork skills and teaches them how to effectively communicate and compromise with others.

Furthermore, having access to a printer helps bridge the digital divide that exists among students. Not all families have printers at home or reliable internet access. By providing printing capabilities in the classroom, we ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed academically.

In conclusion, investing in a classroom printer for 3rd grade is essential for enhancing learning experiences, promoting creativity and independence among students while fostering collaboration skills. It also ensures equal opportunities for all students regardless of their socioeconomic background. Let's equip our classrooms with printers so that our young learners can thrive in this ever-evolving technological world!

Ms. Dorothy UCP Charter School - Pine Hills Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Orlando, FL View local requests

Nearly all 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless All-in-One Supertank Inkjet Printer - White • Best Buy Education $187.78 1 $187.78

Materials cost

$187.78

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$220.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.93

Total project goal

$259.53

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