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Ms. Marrufo from Wilmington, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tapping into Technology in Two Thousand Twelve

My students need a new laptop computer to use in conjunction with our interactive whiteboard so that we could access all programs and video clips efficiently.

  • $993 goal

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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 Students

We are fortunate to have an interactive whiteboard in our classroom. Our problem is that we were given outdated computers to use with this amazing technology. When we are in the middle of a video clip, or any activity, the programs freeze or stop running. Help us access our technology efficiently!

I teach first grade to a group of 24 enthusiastic students.

The majority of my students are English Language Learners attending a Title I school. My two sisters and I are teaching at the elementary school we attended as children. This is my 18th year teaching at this school and I am well connected with the families I work with. I am currently teaching siblings of former students, children of former students and incredibly, a grandchild of former classmates. Many of our students are very experienced with technology, most of them through video consoles. We are always encouraging our families to access the Internet for learning purposes. Many families have limited access to computers. We have an amazing computer lab at our site which my partner teacher and I open for our parents every Monday. With the move towards integrated technology in schools, this experience is so important for the parents. Technology in 2012, we have the potential, we need the resources to continue learning.

My Project

For those of you who have never observed an interactive whiteboard in the classroom, you would be amazed at the level of engagement and excitement shown by the students. When we first started using the programs I went through several trainings offered on-site, through the district, and through the office of education. As I was becoming more and more familiar with everything offered through this technology, my PC started to get bogged down and slow down. We are still able to access information, but at a very slow pace. The programs often work very slowly or freeze on us. I believe that with a new PC and with upgraded programs we will be able to access more learning video clips related to our topic of study and use hands on programs where students can physically manipulate the information being taught.

In order for our students to be successful in school, updated technology must be accessible to them.

Integration of technology in everyday learning is not the future, it is now. Help us to keep current in technology and to access learning on a very different level.

Ms. Marrufo Fries Avenue 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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Wilmington, 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

24 students impacted 33donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sony VAIO EG2 Series VPC-EG25FX/B - 14' - Core i5 2430M - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 640 GB HDD • Best Buy $719.99 1 $719.99

Materials cost

$719.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $65.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$843.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.88

Total project goal

$992.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $992.55

31 Donors

-$496.27

Donations toward project cost

-$421.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.44

match offer

-$496.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$421.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.44

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 $0.00

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