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Mr. Cowins from Atlanta, GA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rise Up with Technology II!

My students need Microsoft Surface Pro type cover, pen, and stand case to enhance their learning experience through interactive technology.

  • $349 goal

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My Students

My students are the most amazing individuals with the potential of being great! My 3rd and 5th graders live in a low socioeconomic environment and attend a Title I school with almost 75% receiving free or reduced priced breakfast and lunch. Many of them struggle with the basic needs of having such things as clean clothing, food, and stable shelter.

My students are exposed to living in violent neighborhoods on a daily-basis.

Guns, drugs, gang activity, prostitution, robberies, and homicides are prevalent throughout their neighborhoods. Many of them come to school with things other than school on their mind. The disconnect between home and school is enormous. They lack the ability to adequately use computer technology from limited computer access. The key to changing their lives is continued use of modern day technology.

My Project

I am requesting a Microsoft Surface Pro type cover, pen, and stand case. This technology will allow my students to be actively engaged in lessons by giving them a hands-on approach to the latest technology while learning. This Microsoft Surface Pro accessories will help facilitate student learning by meeting a variety of their learning modalities such as: visual, auditory and kinesthetic. This advanced technology will give my students access to the most advance ways to meet state standards requirements. In addition the Microsoft type cover and pen will give my students a variety of ways to use their fine motor skills to operate the tablet. The Microsoft pen will provide them with a creative way to write and solve word problems. It is also an excellent drawing and sketching tool. The stand case will protect the Microsoft Surface Pro and prolong the life of the tablet.

My students will be more successful by using this Microsoft Surface Pro accessories, not only will the digital pen enhance writing on the screen, it will be used similar to a mouse.

Furthermore, these accessories will give students more hands-on opportunities to enhance learning.

I feel like many of my Special Education students are at a disadvantage because they have difficulty using technology because computers of this type are limited. This touchscreen device would give them better access to promote academic growth and overall achievement on mandated testing. This tablet would be used in my classroom to help drive instructions for all students.

Mr. Cowins
Grades 3-5
    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

    This project will reach 17 students.

    8 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Microsoft Type Cover for Surface Pro - Black • Amazon Business $97.00 1 $97.00
Microsoft Surface Pro Pen (Silver) (Bulk Packaging) • Amazon Business $79.00 1 $79.00
Brenthaven BX2 Edge Stand Case | Designed for Microsoft Surface Pro 4 - Blue • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95

Materials cost

$245.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$296.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.34

Total project goal

$348.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $348.95

4 Donors

-$174.48

Donations toward project cost

-$148.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.17

match offer

-$174.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.17

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 $0.00

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