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Mrs. Carlson from Newark, NJ is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Technology in the Classroom

My students need 1 ELMO Document Camera.

  • $1,029 goal

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My Students

Do you remember when you first saw modern technology like a computer or large screen TV in your school? Remember how much more you were able to learn from this new technology? Well, my students would like to enhance their education with an ELMO projection camera.

My students are in a 7th and 8th grade special needs classroom in an inner city.

Due to their disabilities, it is sometimes hard to maintain focus for long periods of time. Through modern technology, we are able to increase students' attention span, enhance their education, and bring their education into the 21st century. Unfortunately, due to major budget cuts in our state, the school is lacking the funds to enhance our technology in the classroom!

My Project

The ELMO is a projection camera that will greatly enhance the class' education. Its a revolutionary document camera that's all about sharing, comprehension, and student retention. We currently have a digital projector but this new technology will be used in conjunction with our projector to further enhance our learning. It's an exciting visual technology for the classroom! This is a device that would be used daily with instruction. It has a zoom feature that would be of great benefit to visually impaired students. Adding this item to the classroom instruction would help the students retain more information needed to succeed on state tests and in life!

The ELMO would significantly improve the lives of these struggling students.

It will give them a chance to better retain information and do so in a fun and interactive way. Please consider helping the children of our future. It is through donors like you that our children will succeed!

Mrs. Carlson Avon Avenue Elementary School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

More about Mrs. Carlson

Newark, NJ View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

16 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elmo Teacher s Tool TT 02RX Document Camera Trade Compliant • CDW Inc. $752.90 1 $752.90

Materials cost

$752.90

Vendor shipping charges

$75.29

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$874.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$154.32

Total project goal

$1,028.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,028.80

2 Donors

-$1,028.80

Donations toward project cost

-$874.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$154.32

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$0.00

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