Smartphone based tablet computers from China are now selling for less than $100. Marvell is supposed to market one in the US this fall that the One Laptop Per Child Foundation is adopting. These could be used to word flash cards, math facts, and writing practice.

Check out all Donors Choose projects that are currently active for Mountain View schools at:
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It would be fantastic if Mountain View residents used Donors Choose to fund projects for classrooms, particularly in high-poverty schools. The district's schools have very uneven technology resources because in wealthier neighborhoods the PTA raises money to spend on classroom materials and technology.

Unfortunately the district only supports Apple computers, not PCs or new options like low-cost tablets.

What a nice example of how our local teachers are being creative and innovative in the classroom -- and in finding new ways to bring much-needed resources to students in Mountain View.

Let's here more stories about what is working in the district and examples of excellent teachers.

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