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Ms. Zaken from Bayside, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Technology With the Help of Flexible Seating

My students need the flexible seating for when they are working in small groups. Chromebook to produce and display projects. Color printer will benefit my visual learners who rely on color displays to help comprehend concepts.

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My Students

My class is a 12:1:1 special education class. In my class we have all different types of learners. Each student has different strategies that help them learn better. Some students benefit from visuals, having text read aloud to them, flexible seating, being able to physically manipulate materials or having the ability to speak to write/type. A Microsoft Chromebook, HP all in one color printer are the key materials that are needed to meet the needs of each and everyone of these amazing students. Most of my students work best when they see materials in color versus black and white. STEM has the ability to create many different opportunities for these children. The first time that I saw my class complete a STEM activity in their Computer Science class, I was in shock! Students who have been struggling with specific strategies like multi-step activities were able to create algorithms, problem solving and explaining their process. This is when I knew that I needed to find a way to incorporate STEM into weekly or even daily lessons. These materials will help me complete this task and help them work independently.

My Project

My students absolutely love using technology in their Computer Science classroom. Having a Chromebook will greatly enhance their learning experiences as well as working together with a partner. With this new technology, I will be able to meet their needs while keeping things interesting and fun! The Chromebook device will enable my students to read books, listen to books being read to them, and having visual prompting. This will also help with writing, and work on their math fluency by engaging in instructional games. The color printer will be very beneficial to most of my students since I have a lot of visual learners. Most of my students work best when they have handouts that are printed in color rather then black and white. This motivates them and increases their confidence while they are working. My students need support and seeing that they will be able to work independently will be amazing for their self-esteem. Having flexible seating will also encourage the students to work together when they are in small group instruction and keep them focused.

Students are encouraged to connect with others, and to collaborate and create with them, Technology will help me increase confidences as well as providing my students with tools and strategies to help them.

Technology keeps my students motivating and engaged. It brings out personalities I've never seen before. They have the biggest smiles and it's making learning fun for them! Seeing my students having confidence in themselves is rewarding. Knowing that most of my students enjoy seeing visuals in color pushes me to want to get more and more for them.

Ms. Zaken PS 31 Bayside Grades 3-5

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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

9 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP Chromebook 14-ca020nr - 14' - Celeron N3350 - 4 GB RAM - 32 GB SSD - US • Best Buy Education $255.75 1 $255.75
HP 65XL - High Yield - dye-based tricolor - original - ink cartridge • Best Buy Education $30.66 2 $61.32
LC405BU - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LC405GR - Flex-Space Comfy Floor Seat - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
HP 65XL - High Yield - black - original - ink cartridge • Best Buy Education $24.75 2 $49.50
HP Deskjet 2655 All-in-One - multifunction printer (color) • Best Buy Education $44.76 1 $44.76

Materials cost

$511.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$548.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.88

Total project goal

$645.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $645.86

2 Donors

-$641.45

Donations toward project cost

-$548.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$92.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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