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Mrs. Piltz from Billings, MT is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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QR for Kindergarten: iPods & QR Codes for Learning!

My students need an iPod touch that will allow them to learn using tons of great QR code activities!

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My Students

We are QR code crazy in kindergarten! Students are so engaged in learning activities that use QR codes, like creating our own math problem solving videos, or reading stories that our friends can scan and listen to. We need an iPod touch in our room to make using QR code learning activities easier.

My kindergartners are awesome, eager learners, and they are so excited about technology in the classroom!

They just can't wait to learn how to use a new app or device, and engage in learning tasks that use technology. We are a Title I school in Montana, and many of our students come from low income or disadvantaged homes. My goal is to provide them with every resource available to be successful. Utilizing technology allows me to give the students opportunities to learn in an environment that is fun and engaging - they absolutely love finding QR codes in our room, scanning them, and completing the task(s). The kids are motivated, engaged and excited, and they want to be at school learning every day. Student behaviors are also positive, because they know it's a privilege to use these devices, and they act accordingly. They are a great group of kids that deserve every tool available to help them achieve success!

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I am really excited about integrating an iPod touch into the already existing technology in our classroom. We are fortunate enough to have three iPads in our classroom, which the kindergartners love, but they are most often utilized for use with specific apps. If we are lucky enough to receive an iPod Touch, I will be able to dedicate this device to QR Code Learning in our classroom, and expand the scope of what we can do with QR codes. One of our favorite activities is making math problem videos, created by the students. These videos are put into QR codes which the kindergartners scan. They can then solve the problem. This was so powerful in our classroom last year! We have also created stories that the students record using Audioboo, and the recordings are embedded into a QR code. Students can then scan the code to listen to the stories. The QR codes are also used for "scavenger hunts" for sight words, number ID, etc. There are so many amazing possibilities!

Supporting this project will allow me to challenge, engage and motivate my kindergartners by providing additional opportunities for differentiated learning and creativity!

I teach in a collaborative environment, so supporting this project will impact not only my kindergartners, but all 75 kindergarten students in our building. Funding this device will provide myriad opportunities for students to learn, create and explore using QR codes, apps and eBooks. The possibilities are endless!

Mrs. Piltz Beartooth Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Billings, MT View local requests 75 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPod touch 16 GB (4th Generation) WHITE, Store Return + 6 Pc Piece Accessory Kit, Bundle • Amazon $167.99 1 $167.99

Materials cost

$167.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$200.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.38

Total project goal

$235.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $235.89

1 Donor

-$200.51

Donations toward project cost

-$200.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.38

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 $0.00

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