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Mr. Rivers from Montgomery, AL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unleashing Imagination: Crafting Tomorrow’s Visions on iPad

Help me give my students IPADS to Support learning barriers in our second grade classroom.

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My Project

Integrating iPads into the classroom will significantly enhance the learning experience for students. iPads make learning more interactive and engaging through educational apps, videos, and interactive textbooks, which help students stay focused and motivated. These devices support differentiated instruction by allowing personalized learning, enabling each student to progress at their own pace. Additionally, iPads provide access to a vast array of digital resources, expanding the learning environment beyond the classroom and fostering independent exploration and research. They also promote interactive and collaborative learning, as students can work together on projects in real-time and communicate more effectively. Furthermore, using iPads helps students develop essential digital literacy skills, preparing them for the technology-driven world. The creative apps available on iPads allow students to express their creativity and develop innovative projects, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Another goal is to enhance learning outcomes by providing personalized and interactive learning experiences, aiming to improve overall academic performance.

The project also seeks to foster critical 21st-century skills such as digital literacy, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, which are essential for future success. Supporting diverse learning needs is another crucial goal, ensuring that all students can access and benefit from the curriculum through adaptive learning technologies. Lastly, the project aims to encourage independent learning by giving students access to a wealth of digital resources, promoting self-directed research and study habits.

Mr. Rivers Southlawn Middle School Grades PreK-2

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 Mr. Rivers

Montgomery, AL 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

HBCU Alum 40 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.9-Inch iPad - Latest Model - (10th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Blue • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00

Materials cost

$349.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$28.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$412.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.83

Total project goal

$485.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$485.51

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$85.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$385.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$327.68

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.82

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$0.00

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