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Ms. Barragan from North Hollywood, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Small Group STEAM Learning with iPads

Help me give my students an iPad for small group STEAM projects. We also need a lens for our class camera to capture our science observations and data recordings.

  • $958 goal

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Ms. Barragan has another project! Donate to Sound Science: Exploring Audio Engineering with the Beats Pill+ to help her classroom.

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Ms. Barragan has another project! Donate to Sound Science: Exploring Audio Engineering with the Beats Pill+ to help her classroom.

$231 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I am continually inspired by the curiosity and enthusiasm my students bring to the classroom. Each child possesses a unique spark and a drive to explore the world around them, and it’s this intrinsic motivation that fuels my passion for teaching. Our goal is to integrate iPads into our small group STEAM projects, which will significantly enhance their learning experience. These devices will allow students to engage in interactive coding exercises, digital design, and virtual simulations, bringing abstract concepts to life and accommodating various learning styles. By incorporating technology, we aim to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity, equipping students with skills essential for their future.

The iPads will enable students to collaborate more effectively, access a range of educational apps, and explore their projects with greater depth and flexibility.

Each resource will support hands-on learning and provide personalized educational experiences that cater to individual needs.

What makes my students truly special is their boundless curiosity and eagerness to tackle new challenges. They are driven to understand how things work and to solve real-world problems, making these tools a perfect fit for their dynamic learning styles. Your support in providing these resources will help cultivate their potential and set them on a path to success.

I’m continually impressed by my students’ creativity and enthusiasm for storytelling through digital media. They have a natural curiosity and a keen eye for detail, which makes a camera lens essential for our project. This lens will allow them to capture high-quality images, enhancing their visual storytelling skills and understanding of photography techniques. Our goal is to foster their artistic talents and provide hands-on experience with professional tools, nurturing their unique creativity and passion for media arts.

Ms. Barragan Julie Korenstein Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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. Barragan

North Hollywood, CA 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.9-Inch iPad - Latest Model - (10th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 256GB - Silver • Best Buy Education $499.00 1 $499.00
Canon - RF50mm F1.8 STM Standard Prime Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black • Best Buy Education $209.19 1 $209.19

Materials cost

$708.19

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$64.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$813.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.58

Total project goal

$957.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$957.19

1 Donor

-$406.81

Donations toward project cost

-$406.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$478.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$406.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.79

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$71.79

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$0.00

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