project leader
Monica N
location
3675 Steele Rd.
(Ellenwood)
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THANK YOU!!!!!

the project

  I teach Kindergarten in a Title 1 school just south of Atlanta, Georgia. I love teaching but often find it a challenge to find the resources I need to give my students a quality learning experience. My classroom currently has two computers for approximately 25 students. All of my students are on free breakfast and lunch and many have home situations that are challenging and difficult. Their exposure to technology outside of school varies with some having little or none at all. Of course, the goal of kindergarten is to bring all of the young students up to a standard that will allow them to be ready for a good educational experience going forward. 

  For this project, I am requesting digital tablets with protective covers to include in our daily small group activity. This will allow each student to have their own tablet during the lessons. A personal tablet will help to provide the experience of exploring different levels of reading, math, and science, as well as give them greater exposure to the digital world we all live in today.  We all know that hands on experience is invaluable, especially at the early learning stages, and these tablets can make a real positive difference to my young students. 

the steps

1) Fundraise

2) Purchase the tablets and cases.

3) Watch my students benefit from this important tool!

why we're doing it

This is an important project to expose my kindergarten students to learning through technology. Many of their home situations do not afford them much time using technology in a meaningful way. With these tablets they will learn not only about the fun educational programs but the responsiblity of taking care of classroom materials. They will have oppotunities to work on leveled reading and math programs to build in the specific areas of need.

budget

Disbursed Budget 8.3.18
Raised = $1,334.00
less ioby Platform Fee $35.00
less ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) $60.14
less ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) $36.08
Total to Disburse = $1,202.78
15 Amazon fire 7 tablets with 15 kid proof cases.
 
Updated Budget 7.30.18
10 Amazon fire 7 tablets with 10 kid proof cases. 
Subtotal = $864
ioby Platform Fee waived
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) $43
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) $26
Total to raise = $933
 
Original Budget
5 Amazon fire 7 tablets with 5 kid proof cases. 
Prior to taxes the total is $374.90 and with taxes it will $408.25.
 
Subtotal = $409
ioby Platform Fee  waived
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) $20
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) $12
Total to raise = $442

 

updates

THANK YOU!!!!!

It’s only the beginning and the kids are so excited and engaged. This is really great and just on e of the first groups. THANK YOU, to everyone who is supported us. 

Keep the momentum Going!!!

HOORAY!!!!! Thank you for all who have helped me reach my initial goal!! This has been amazing and I am excited about what we will be able to do with this technology. Because we have such momentum I would like to keep things going. I have now raised my goal to $925 so that we can purchase 10 tablets with cases for my classroom. If you have donated already thank you again for your support. Please share this campaign with friends/family so that I can now meet the new goal! If you haven't had an opportunity to donate any amount is welcome. My students and I will appreaciate anything you can do. Thank you again for making this such a successful campaign and for your continued support!!!

photos

This is where photos will go once we build flickr integration

donors

  • Erin kessel
  • Anonymous
  • Jabari Allen
  • Anonymous
  • NY
  • Jason J.
  • Rashad Graham
  • Michael Hill
  • Jake
  • 3Chanz
  • Lisa G.
  • Swayzine N.
  • Dee, Aubrey, & Brandon
  • Mandy Gasich
  • Candace B.
  • Anonymous
  • Anonymous
  • Jennifer Allen