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Dr. Arca from Hialeah, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Digital!

Help me give my students my students the ability to access and engage with digital resources more effectively by providing a document scanner that will enhance their learning experience and streamline the distribution of educational materials.

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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

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, technology integration is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Digital learning tools offer numerous advantages, including increased student engagement, personalized learning experiences, and improved accessibility. By digitizing classroom resources, we can create a more dynamic and inclusive learning environment that better prepares students for the 21st century.

A document scanner is a vital tool in this digital transformation.

It allows us to easily convert physical materials like worksheets, handouts, textbooks, and even artwork into digital formats. This enables us to:

* Create interactive learning materials: Integrate scanned documents into digital platforms, allowing for interactive elements like annotations, audio recordings, and video explanations.

* Promote accessibility: Make learning materials accessible to students with disabilities by converting them into alternative formats like audio files or braille.

* Facilitate collaboration: Share scanned documents with students remotely, enabling collaborative projects and flexible learning options.

* Reduce paper consumption: Minimize paper waste and contribute to a more sustainable learning environment.

The acquisition of a document scanner will have a profound impact on student learning. By providing access to a wider range of resources and engaging learning experiences, we can:

* Increase student engagement: Capture students' attention with interactive and multimedia-rich learning materials.

* Improve student achievement: Cater to diverse learning styles and provide personalized support to all students.

* Foster creativity and innovation: Encourage students to explore new ways of learning and expressing themselves through digital tools.

* Prepare students for the future: Equip them with the digital literacy skills necessary to succeed in college and the workforce.

Dr. Arca Hialeah Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Hialeah, FL View local requests

More than half 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

250 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - WorkForce ES-400 II Duplex Desktop Document Scanner - Black • Best Buy Education $252.98 1 $252.98

Materials cost

$252.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$286.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.61

Total project goal

$337.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$337.38

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$337.38

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