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Mrs. Reed from Indianapolis, IN is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seeing Is Believing!

My students need a document camera to view materials on an overhead screen.

  • $579 goal

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My Students

"All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talent." - John F. Kennedy

I teach a diverse 1st grade class of 24 children in a low-income, high-need school.

My school incorporates looping, so I will continue to work with these children next year in 2nd grade. My class is made up of a wide range of children ready to learn. My class has a wide range of academic skills: from children with little background knowledge due to limited experiences to gifted and talented students who are working 1-2 grades above level! I also have a student with Autism that loves working with his classmates. I have children that come to school without many school supplies or lunch money; 67% of my school are on the free or reduced lunch program. I have very limited funds available to purchase supplies for my classroom: everything from writing and construction paper, to pencils, glue, and hands-on materials. I have grown up surrounded by technology and love to incorporate it as much as possible, but with limited funds, it can be hard.

My Project

In our classroom we have 5 student computers, a projector and screen that are connected to my computer, flip cams, microphones, and many other technology tools (several that have been funded through this site!). Most of these tools are for students to use independently or in small groups, where they can work with like abilities. However, I need something use with my whole group so everyone can see and participate. A document camera is like on overhead projector but without the large cart, messy transparencies, and bright light. You put whatever you want everyone to see under the camera, such as coins or shapes or even student work and it is projected onto the large screen. A document camera is small enough to sit on the corner of my desk so it doesn't block any students' view like the old overhead projector.

Having a document camera will be beneficial to everyone in the class because they will all be able to see what I am doing and follow along, which can be hard sometimes in first grade and encourages engagement.

Every little donation helps, so you don't have to donate a large amount to contribute. Sharing this project and the link with other people who like to help also helps a huge amount.

Mrs. Reed Chapel Glen Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Indianapolis, IN 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

25 students impacted 16donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
AVerMedia AVerVision CP135 document camera • CDW Inc. $409.99 1 $409.99

Materials cost

$409.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $41.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$492.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.85

Total project goal

$578.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $578.99

14 Donors

-$578.99

Donations toward project cost

-$492.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.85

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 $0.00

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