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Ms. Carson from Las Cruces, NM is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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ELA Class Needs a Document Camera!

Help me give my students a document camera to project worksheets and books we are working on together as a class.

  • $247 goal

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My ELA class will benefit greatly from a new document camera. Its ability to project texts, images, and handwritten notes onto a screen, will enhance my students learning in numerous ways.

I will be able to display passages from literature, grammar exercises, or writing samples, that will allow for a deeper understanding of the material.

A document camera promotes inclusivity and accessibility in the classroom. By projecting texts and images onto a screen, I will be able to accommodate different learning styles and preferences. Visual learners can benefit from seeing the material displayed prominently, while auditory learners can follow along with verbal explanations. Additionally, students with visual impairments can utilize enlarged text that is being displayed

The document camera will also be used as a tool for student presentations and collaborative activities. Students can share their work, annotate texts, or showcase group projects directly under the camera, allowing for easy sharing with the entire class. This encourages participation and collaboration, as students feel empowered to contribute and showcase their efforts.

In conclusion, the integration of a document camera into my 8th-grade ELA classroom enhances instruction, promotes inclusivity, and fosters collaboration among students. The document camera enriches the learning experience and equips students with essential skills for academic success.

Ms. Carson Mesa Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Carson

Las Cruces, NM 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

Never Before Funded 130 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
iCODIS Document Camera & Overhead Scanner X3: Portable 8MP High Definition Capture Size A3 Multi-Language OCR USB Doc Cam for Teachers Online Teaching & Students Distance Learning • Amazon Business $177.00 1 $177.00

Materials cost

$177.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.00

Total project goal

$246.66

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