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iPads for Boston Valley Elementary School First Graders

We're raising money to purchase 25 iPads, an iPad cart, a Macbook Air to enrich the education of first grade students.

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iPads for Boston Valley Elementary School First Graders

iPads for Boston Valley Elementary School First Graders

iPads for Boston Valley Elementary School First Graders

iPads for Boston Valley Elementary School First Graders

iPads for Boston Valley Elementary School First Graders

We're raising money to purchase 25 iPads, an iPad cart, a Macbook Air to enrich the education of first grade students.

We're raising money to purchase 25 iPads, an iPad cart, a Macbook Air to enrich the education of first grade students.

We're raising money to purchase 25 iPads, an iPad cart, a Macbook Air to enrich the education of first grade students.

We're raising money to purchase 25 iPads, an iPad cart, a Macbook Air to enrich the education of first grade students.

Donald Watkins
Donald Watkins
Donald Watkins
Donald Watkins
1 Campaign |
Boston, United States
$75 USD 2 backers
0% of $18,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

The achievement standards in American schools have been raised significantly over the last five years.  The Common Core Learning Standards hold teachers and students more accountable for the learning that occurs during and after school.  The standards specifically state that students will be well versed in utilizing appropriate technology in order to enhance their learning experience.

iPads provide an excellent learning opportunity to people of all ages, especially children.  Apps that provide practice for reading and math skills; as well as promoting balanced literacy in the classroom are made available through the use of the iPad.  Students can work at their individual pace, using handheld devices that are easy to manage.  This type of technology lends itself very well to differentiated instruction in the classroom--enriching students who are ready to be challenged, and remediating those who need additional practice.  

iPads are engaging and interesting to students of all ages.  Technology is very motivating for students.  Combining content with relevant technology is a must have in any classroom.

What We Need

We need 25 iPads because each of our three first grade classrooms has approximately twenty students and we have three teachers. We are purchasing two extra iPads in case one breaks and has to be sent for repair. The two extra iPads will be our spares.  

We are purchasing a Bretford iPad cart which is recommended by Apple and it holds all 25 ipads for charging and safe storage. We are also purchasing an Apple MacBook Air that will be used to configure the iPads, download iPad apps and perform routine maintenance. 

Boston Valley Elementary School already has a robust wireless network infrastructure which will easily support internet and network access for these iPads. 

I am a retired technology director and I have experience implementing iOS devices in an enterprise.  I have written technology plans in New York State and I am a certified Cisco Network Administrator. 

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