Digital Wish

Digital Wish Gives $100 Matching Grants on ELMO Document Cameras for Educators

John Sullivan — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:46:11 GMT

Manchester Center, VT- April 7, 2011- Digital Wish will contribute $100 towards each ELMO product purchased for the classroom at www.digitalwish.org.
Schools and classroom supporters alike can now stretch their funding
dollars further to make their favorite educator's technology wishes come
true. The TT-02RX document camera is available as a stand alone item,
or included in a choice of two bundles.

"The ELMO document camera has been one of the most requested classroom tools
on Digital Wish," said Heather Chirtea, Executive Director and Founder
of Digital Wish, "We're ecstatic that we can provide a $100 matching
grant program on top of an already low price in these tough economic times."

Two bundles and the stand alone document camera will each qualify for the
$100 matching grant program. One bundle brings together the powerful,
but portable CRP-221 projector along with the document camera. The
other bundle includes the document camera and the award winning CRA-1
tablet, which allows the teacher to wirelessly control the document
camera from up to 50 feet away. This tablet was a winner in the 28th
Annual "Awards of Excellence" by Tech & Learning magazine.

The ELMO TT-02RX is the most popular document camera in America. It boasts
over 40X total zoom with auto or manual focus, which is perfect for
zooming-in on small text or complex math problems. The large display
area can capture documents and objects as big as 11" x 17". An internal
1.3 megapixel chip allows smooth capture of moving objects at a steady
30 frames-per-second motion clip. In addition, the document camera can
be controlled from up to 23 feet away with the remote control which is
included in the box. With both SD and USB ports, snapshots of student
work or lessons can be easily captured and exported to another device.
The Image Mate software comes with each purchase and allows the user to
annotate and mark up the projected materials from their computer.

"We help teachers at Digital Wish," said Chirtea, "By making the ELMO
Teacher's Tool document camera available with an additional matching
grant, we hope educators around the country will see their ultimate wish
come true either from district technology funding or engaged community
supporters."

Make your classroom lessons an event with the ELMO Teacher's Tool document
camera. Teachers can add ELMO products to their wishlist and supporters
can grant their wishes at www.digitalwish.org

About Digital Wish
Digital Wish is a non-profit on a mission to solve technology shortfalls in K-12 classrooms. The www.digitalwish.org website is designed to help teachers locate much-needed funding for classroom technology. In addition to making over 23,000 wishes come true for American educators, Digital Wish provides a host of fundraising
ideas and allows teachers to craft a technology wish list so that
parents and community members can make a classroom contribution and
invest in America's future.

About ELMO
ELMO USA has been a global leader in education technology for more than 30
years. The company's cutting-edge innovations are shaping the future of
visual communications. Foremost among these innovations are teaching
tools for dynamic classroom presentations. ELMO's groundbreaking
document cameras and visual presenters benefit students by enabling
instructors to incorporate stimulating high-resolution visuals into
their lesson plans. These value-priced, full-featured teaching tools
offer a level of interactivity and spontaneity that static
transparencies or "one-dimensional, pre-planned" laptop and desktop
computer lessons simply do not. For more information about ELMO's
classroom solution products, visit www.elmousa.com or call 1.800.947.ELMO.

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2-for-1 Pricing for Teachers on the Vizit Interactive Photo Frame - Available on Digital Wish

John Sullivan — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:11:47 GMT

Manchester Center, VT- April 11, 2011- Share photos with classrooms across the country and connect students with teachers, parents and other students! Digital Wish and Isabella Products are bringing the Vizit interactive photo frame to classrooms across America with special teachers-only 2-for-1 pricing. Instantly send photos to the frame from your cell phone or computer to share them with other classrooms in your school, or across the country!

"Many students are visual learners," said Heather Chirtea, executive director and founder of Digital Wish, "Vizit allows classrooms to connect with their world visually in real time. This 2-for-1 program allows two classrooms to collaborate on picture-pal programs, data collection, and
photographic homework assignments. We're excited to see what teachers come up with."

Whether showing parents lessons learned in school, showcasing classroom photos,
sharing photos with other classrooms in your school, or starting a picture pals program with other classrooms around America, Vizit is a unique product that can improve any classroom experience. Isabella Products' revolutionary photo sharing frame is the ideal addition to make classes more fun, interactive, and enjoyable for everyone!

Vizit is a two-way photo sharing frame. Photos can be sent from camera phones or digital photo collections directly to the Vizit frame over the mobile network. There is no hassle with a Wi-Fi connection or transferring photos from memory sticks. The cellular connection allows for a quick set-up: take the frame out of the box, plug it in, and begin receiving and sending photos on Vizit.

"Isabella Products is excited to enable teachers to build a fun and interactive
classroom experience with Vizit. With our past school programs, we've received great feedback from teachers, and we think that Vizit will connect schools with the future of technology," says Matthew I. Growney, Founder & CEO of Isabella Products.

Vizit can receive photos from invited teachers, parents, or students by email or picture text message (MMS). The owner can then forward photos to another directly from the frame. Thank you's and replies can be sent directly from the frame and the sender will receive the reply via email. For content moderation, teachers can monitor and edit content directly from the frame's control panel or through their VizitMe.com account.

About Digital Wish
Digital Wish is a non-profit on a mission to solve technology shortfalls in K-12 classrooms. The www.digitalwish.org website is designed to help teachers locate much-needed funding for classroom technology. Teachers make technology wish lists, and supporters make those wishes come true. Over 23,000 technology wishes have been granted. Digital Wish provides a host of fundraising ideas and allows teachers
to e-mail and print their technology wish lists so that parents and community members can contribute. For more information, please visit http://www.digitalwish.org.

About Isabella Products
Isabella Products, Inc. is a mobile Internet device company focused on
developing innovative solutions for emerging consumer needs. Through its
VizitMe content management service, Isabella will effectively and
securely deliver and manage real-time content experiences among a
portfolio of innovative products. With its initial product, Vizit(R), Isabella enables consumers to interact with the billions of unshared images found within camera phones, PCs and the Internet by combining a state-of-the-art touch-screen display with wireless network capabilities. Also part of the Isabella product portfolio is the recently announced FableTM, a handheld, connected children's tablet for reading, drawing, gaming, and photo sharing. Isabella Products is led by a world-class management team with deep experience in the mobile and consumer electronics industries. For more information, please visit www.isabellaproducts.com.

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Start an Online Fundraiser in Just a Few Clicks with Digital Wish

John Sullivan — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:44:44 GMT

Manchester Center, VT- April 20, 2011- You now can build an online fundraising page for your favorite classroom in just a few clicks on Digital Wish. New tools like online credit card processing make it easy for anyone to start a fundraiser. Teachers, supporters, organizations, PTAs, and PTOs can start fundraisers for any classroom or school and share it via e-mail, social media, or customized printable flyers to encourage donations. Everything from fundraiser information and team comments to donation progress and sharing buttons is centralized on one page.

"We really wanted to give PTAs and PTOs better tools to help them fundraise online," said Heather Chirtea, Executive Director and founder of Digital Wish, "Schools don't typically have the capacity to process credit card donations at their events. Now they can make a giving page in a few minutes on Digital Wish and add online fundraising to every event. Our mission is to help solve technology shortfalls in American classrooms, and parents play a huge role in helping schools."

Starting an online fundraiser is simple. After signing up on the Digital Wish website, users can click "Start a Fundraiser" from the homepage. By sharing it with friends, family, and community members, a fundraiser will grow and thrive with no set up cost. Organizers can view progress, and edit and manage details throughout the fundraiser. Funds raised will be automatically deposited into the beneficiary's Digital Wish account at the end of the fundraiser and can be immediately used towards the purchase of new classroom technology.

"Our fundraising mechanism is designed to be easy and fun to use," said Chirtea, "By automating the giving process, we've provided an easy way for anyone to organize a fundraiser for their favorite classroom or school."

To kick off the new fundraising engine, Digital Wish will be offering $300 off the Premier Classic Configuration Digital Camera Lab - one of the most wished for items on the site! This special pricing will last until June 30th, so everyone can utilize the new Digital Wish fundraisers tool to see their wish granted. Digital Wish is also offering $100 matching grants on every ELMO TT-02RX document camera ordered through their site.

About Digital Wish
Digital Wish is a non-profit on a mission to solve technology shortfalls in K-12 classrooms. The www.digitalwish.org website is designed to help teachers locate much-needed funding for classroom technology. Teachers make technology wish lists, and supporters make those wishes come true. Over 24,000 technology wishes have been granted. Digital Wish provides a host of fundraising ideas and allows teachers to e-mail and print their technology wish lists so that parents and community members can contribute. For more information, please visit http://www.digitalwish.org.

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New Digital Wish Deal: The Podcasting Bundle- Almost 50% Off!

John Sullivan — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:41:18 GMT

Digital Wish is ending April with a bang and bringing teachers a classroom podcasting bundle for the next Digital Wish Deal! This stellar classroom podcasting bundle is almost 50% off the retail price found anywhere else. It includes the Olympus WS510M digital voice recorder, podcast-creation software, a noise reduction microphone, and the book/CD combos "A Simple Guide to Podcasting" and "Adventures in Podcasting" for just $159!

Check out the bundle here: http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=6628

WhitePages Unveils America's Favorite Teacher for National Teacher Day and Teacher Appreciation Week

John Sullivan — Tue, 03 May 2011 16:14:37 GMT

Seattle, WA - May 3, 2011 - To celebrate National Teacher Day today and this week's Teacher Appreciation Week, WhitePages is announcing that Mrs. Campbell from Perry Elementary in Perry, Kansas has been named America's Favorite Teacher from the WhitePages' Run & Hug Contest. With 47,141 online votes, Mrs. Campbell and Brandi Turner, the former student who nominated her, will each win two all expenses paid trips to New York City to meet in person. Mrs. Campbell will also be presented with a $1,000 check for her dedication and inspiration to the students at Perry Elementary. Launched in early April, the Run & Hug contest garnered 196,634 votes for 205 submissions.

"Mrs. Campbell truly is an amazing teacher and person," said Brandi Turner.
"As my second grade teacher, I remember her caring voice, her sucking on
cough drops while reading to us, her kind words if you were worried or
upset, her helpful ways in encouraging positive friendships, and most
importantly, her display of the importance of receiving the most out of
education as possible. I look forward to reuniting with Mrs. Campbell in
NY to thank her in person."

Mrs. Campbell taught in Perry, KS from 1984-1994 and Mrs. Turner, who
graduated from Perry Lecompton in 1997, was in her first class. From
1994 to the present time, Mrs. Campbell has been teaching in Lawrence,
KS, which is about 15 miles from Perry. For the past 11 years, Mrs.
Campbell has been the librarian at Prairie Park Elementary. Mrs.
Campbell's influence on Mrs. Turner inspired her to also become a
teacher. Mrs. Turner taught in De Soto for five years before moving
"home" to Perry in 2007, where she is now coincidentally the librarian
at Perry Elementary where Mrs. Campbell was her 2nd grade teacher.

"I am so touched by the idea that Brandi nominated me for a "favorite
teacher" award. When I read the submission, it made me cry because I am
so moved by her kind words and fond memories of our second grade that I
too share," said Mrs. Campbell. "I have been contacted by many former
students because of this nomination and cannot express the joy it brings
me. I have been teaching for 28 years and it is the connections I
make with students that are so rewarding. "Run and Hug" is a wonderful opportunity to show teachers that they do make a lasting difference. I am grateful for this recognition, although I know that many teachers would be just as deserving."

As part of the contest, WhitePages offered to donate $5 to Digital Wish
for every nomination and will soon mail a check for $1,025. Digital
Wish is a non-profit with a unique mission to modernize K-12 classrooms
and prepare students for tomorrow's workforce by creating equity in
school systems so that each child has equal access to technology.

Below is the Top 10 List of Nominees for America's Favorite Teacher contest and their stories:

Mrs. Campbell, Perry Elementary, Perry, KS

Ms. Hudacek, Lambuth University, Jackson, TN

Ms. Gyory, A. G. Richardson Elementary, Culpeper, VA

Ms. Fletcher, Homecroft Elementary, Indianapolis, IN

Ms. Latessa, Veazie Street Elementary School, Providence, RI

Ms. Brumbaugh, Tussey Mountain School, Saxton, PA

Ms. Wineland, Highline High School, Burien, WA

Mr. Kleefisch, Rockford High School, Rockford, MI

Mr. C ytryn, Manzanita Elementary, West Covina, CA

Ms. Stegimen, Slonaker Elementary, San Jose, CA

"While everyone may have differing opinions surrounding the debate to reform public schools, we can all agree that teachers play an incredibly important role in our lives. Good teachers are amazing people and we're thrilled that the Run and Hug contest gave us an opportunity to showcase
the best of the best teachers across America, " said Alex Algard, CEO
and founder of WhitePages. "Since we're in the business of connecting
people, we're excited about reuniting Mrs. Campbell with her former
student, Brandi Turner."

About WhitePages
WhitePages is the leading provider of contact information for people and
businesses in the U.S. With over 20 million unique monthly users and
powering over 2 billion searches on over 1,500 sites including MSN and
the United States Postal Service, only WhitePages offers consumers
one-click access to more than 200 million adults, also providing them
with the ability to edit and control their own listings. The company's
suite of mobile products includes a top-50 mobile website and popular
iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry applications that have been downloaded
more than 7 million times. WhitePages' social buying website DealPop
offers deals on local businesses around the U.S., at up to 70 percent
off retail prices. For more information, please visit www.whitepages.com, www.dealpop.com or check out the WhitePages blog at blog.whitepages.com.

About Digital Wish
Digital Wish is a non-profit on a mission to solve technology shortfalls in
K-12 classrooms. The www.digitalwish.org website is designed to help
teachers locate much-needed funding for classroom technology. Teachers
make technology wish lists, and supporters make those wishes come true.
Over 24,000 technology wishes have been granted. Digital Wish provides a
host of fundraising ideas and allows teachers to e-mail and print their
technology wish lists so that parents and community members can
contribute. For more information, please visit http://www.digitalwish.org.

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Lights, Camera, Slide Show: 25% Off on the New Digital Wish Deal!

John Sullivan — Thu, 19 May 2011 16:46:16 GMT

It's that time of year again, when the battle between teachers and nice
weather begins. Luckily, Digital Wish has the ultimate tool for
teachers to engage their students: the Stylus 7010 Bundle, featuring the
Olympus STYLUS 7010 digital camera and Tool Factory Slide Show V3
software.

The Olympus STYLUS 7010 digital camera makes it easy to capture beautiful photographs for classroom projects. It automatically switches to the style of scene the user is shooting, be it a simple portrait, panoramic landscape, detailed macro close-up, or fast-moving sports scene. The camera packs a 7x zoom for getting in close and a wide angle lens lets you capture large groups or landscapes with ease. Stabilization sensors in the camera make sure images comes out clear, even when the subject or the photographer is moving.

Students' photos come together as a classroom project with Tool Factory Slide Show V3. Drag a folder of photographs onto the page and Tool Factory Slide Show will transform the images to slides. Click the 'play' button and watch the photos come to life with eye-popping transitions.

Digital Wish combined these powerfully simple tools with a padded camera case for safe transport, and a spacious 2GB xD card for hours of creative shooting. At 25% off the retail price, the Digital Wish Stylus 7010
Bundle is available to PreK-12 educators only and is perfect for any grade!

Teachers and supporters alike can start an online fundraiser on Digital Wish in just a few clicks to get the Stylus 7010 Bundle in their favorite classroom. To get started, visit DigitalWish.org

eSchoolNews: Digital Wish Makes School Fundraising Easier

John Sullivan — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:57:20 GMT

Jenna Zwang, assistant editor for eSchoolNews, recently interviewed Heather Chirtea, Digital Wish's executive director and founder, to write this article on how Digital Wish "makes school fundraising easier."

Check out the full article at: http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/06/22/digital-wish-makes-school-fundraising-easier/

Websites that let teachers post their classroom "wish lists" for
donors to fulfill have been around for more than a decade, but now one
of those sites--Digital Wish--has added a new fundraising feature that
could help schools raise support from their local communities.

The fundraising feature allows for teachers and their supporters, such as
administrators and Parent-Teacher Associations, to establish their own
fund drives for their educational needs. Through Digital Wish, users can publish their event on social media websites and print customized fliers.

International Cars, Ltd. Celebrates Back to School Month with Digital Wish

John Sullivan — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:03:54 GMT

Danvers, Mass. - (August 1, 2011): The International Cars, Ltd. (ICL) family of dealerships invites its customers and community to join them this August in celebrating "National Back to School" month. For each vehicle sold throughout the month of August, each of ICL's five dealerships will donate $100 (up to $10,000) to local schools through online giving forum Digital Wish.

Digital Wish is a national platform that empowers educators and donors to campaign cooperatively to put technology into the hands of students across America. Digital Wish allows teachers to create "wish lists" of technology products needed for their classroom, and describe how each item will be utilized at www.digitalwish.org. Like a gift registry, visiting donors can purchase wish list items for classrooms through Digital Wish, or donate money to a specific classroom for future technology purchases. 100percent of every donation to Digital Wish funds classroom technology.

ICL's "Back to School" month donation will benefit local Massachusetts and New Hampshire schools and assist Digital Wish in their mission to solve technology shortfalls in U.S. classrooms.

"Technology really has changed the way our children learn," said Jack Donachie, president and CEO of International Cars, Ltd. "With so much pressure on the learning environment, it can be expensive for schools and teachers to keep up with the costs. We're proud to partner with Digital Wish again this August to help fill in some of those gaps and keep schools equipped with the most up-to-date technology."

In addition to donating $100 per vehicle sold, ICL will also offer employee pricing to all educators throughout the month of August.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for our educators to acquire much-needed technology," said Heather Chirtea, executive director and founder of Digital Wish. "We are excited to help ICL reach the schools in their local region and impact as many as 1,000 students, right in their hometown!"

Digital Wish invites the collaborative involvement of local communities, caring donors, and innovative teachers to make a personal investment in the communities where they live and work. Teachers are encouraged use the platform to network with other educators across the country, sharing lesson plans, experiences, and advice on teaching in the 21st century. For more information, visit www.digitalwish.org.

About International Cars, Ltd:

International Cars Ltd. is an employee owned company comprised of five New England area dealerships. In addition to Honda North, the New Hampshire locations include; Dover Auto World: with Honda and Chevrolet franchises, Dover Auto World Collision Center; Porsche of Stratham and Audi Stratham. The International Cars' team, company-wide, is one that values ownership, accountability, and the importance of high-level service and customer satisfaction.

International Cars is headquartered at Honda North in Danvers, Mass. and is the recipient of several industry awards, including the 2007 Governor's Highway Safety Association Peter K. O'Rourke Special Achievement Award and the Time Magazine 2006 Quality Dealer Award. Honda North is a four-time Honda President's Award winner, which is the most prestigious honor that Honda can grant to one of its dealerships. Dover Auto World in NH is a two-time President's Award winner. Audi Stratham is a 2009 recipient of the Magna Society Award from Audi of America for excellence in customer service and performance. Most recently, Porsche of Stratham was named a 2011 Porsche Premier Dealer, an award reserved for just 25 of the German automaker's 197 U.S. dealerships who consistently go above and beyond Porsche's high customer standards. International Cars has also earned several AACE (Annual Award for Communications Excellence) Awards through The National ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Association.

The Employee Owners of International Cars, Ltd. take great pride in supporting charitable based initiatives that directly impact their local communities. This type of involvement is an integral part of the success of employee ownership. For more information on International Cars, please call Ebben Zall Group at 781-449-3244 or visit www.iclautos.com.

ICL Media Contact: Jamie Giller

Ebben Zall Group

(781) 449-3244

jamie@ebbenzallgroup.com

About Digital Wish

Digital Wish is on a mission to solve technology shortfalls in American classrooms. Invite your teachers to make their technology wish lists at www.digitalwish.org, then invite parents and community members to donate. Digital Wish has made over 26,000 classroom technology wishes come true and maintains a vibrant community of over 50,000 educators. By streamlining and targeting the process of giving, Digital Wish allows large and small-scale donors to directly impact their local schools. www.digitalwish.org.

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Kodak HD Video Camera Bundles - Up to 50% Off for Educators through Digital Wish

John Sullivan — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:54:57 GMT

Manchester Center, VT- September 13th, 2011 - Digital
Wish and Kodak have teamed up to create educator-only discounts on high
definition video camera bundles, bringing more visual learning projects
to classrooms across America. Digital Wish has packaged together the
most popular camera models with the most-requested classroom accessories
for significantly less than the manufacturer's suggested retail price
of each product. Each KODAK HD video camera is bundled with a Lithium
Ion rechargeable battery, a USB/ AC power adapter, a deluxe neoprene
camera case, a 8GB SD card for capturing footage and photos, AV cables,
ARCSOFT MEDIA IMPRESSIONS Software for editing pictures and videos, and a
one year warranty for all of the items. As an added bonus, an extra
cable has been included for viewing footage on any HDMI-capable
television. Even without the cameras, the accessory kits alone would
cost over $125 if each item was purchased separately at typical retail
prices.

There are three video camera bundles to choose from -- the simple but
brilliant KODAK PLAYFULL Video Camera, the rugged, waterproof KODAK
PLAYSPORT Zx3 Video Camera, and the touch-sensitive KODAK PLAYTOUCH
Video Camera. These pocket-sized HD video cameras are sure to be a big
hit in the classroom. Digital Wish's specially-priced education bundles
will ensure that every classroom is ready to start working on exciting
video projects right away!

All three Kodak cameras shoot beautiful 1080p high definition video and
take five megapixel still photos. Easy to use, built- in special effects
are ideal for creative classroom projects. Add a stylized look to any
video taken with the KODAK PLAYTOUCH or KODAK PLAYFULL Video Cameras,
including black and white, sepia, high saturation, and a 1970's film
look. The different effects will add flair to projects across all
subjects, from sepia toned videos for historical reenactments to
recreating famous laboratory experiments with the 1970's film filter.
The KODAK PLAYSPORT Zx3 Video Camera also features an LCD screen glare
shield which allows the user to view their pictures and videos even in
bright sunlight.

Each camera model has unique features that make it suitable for different classroom settings.

? The KODAK PLAYFULL Video Camera Bundle- Simple to use and
value-priced, this is a great bundle for schools on a tight budget.
$105.99, 50% discount. http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=32100
? The KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera Bundle - Rugged, dustproof, and
even waterproof up to 10 feet, this camera is designed to stand up to
many adventurous uses both inside and outside the classroom. $129.99,
44% discount.
http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=32103
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The KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera Bundle - This camera offers a
3.0 inch high quality and intuitive touchscreen for complete control
before and after shooting. $129.99, 50% discount.
http://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=32101

"We encounter so many visual learners in the 21st century classroom, and
video can be a real game-changer for these students," said Heather
Chirtea, founder and executive director of Digital Wish, "We have worked
with a lot of disengaged students who suddenly thrive when video is
introduced into the curriculum. Digital Wish is proud to work with Kodak
to bring these powerful cameras to classrooms at a huge discount that
will allow teachers to access more technology on their limited budgets."

David E. Capodicasa, Kodak's Director of Market and Business Development,
said, "Kodak is excited to give back to teachers, students, and
educators everywhere by leveraging this program through Digital Wish.
Our pocket video camcorders are a great educational tool that can be
used to reinforce teaching principles while adding a layer of excitement
for students. Kodak is delighted to partner on this initiative and we
look forward to bringing more programs like this to educational
institutions in the near future through our partnership with Digital
Wish."

Digital Wish has gained nationwide attention by granting over 26,000 classroom
technology wishes through DigitalWish.org. Many of these wishes have
been for handheld cameras, a long-time favorite of educators who strive
to engage students through project-based learning. With these new Kodak
bundles, Digital Wish is making it easier than ever for teachers to
engage their students through video and photography.

About Digital Wish
Digital Wish is a non-profit on a mission to solve technology shortfalls in K-12 classrooms.
The www.digitalwish.org website is designed to help teachers locate much-needed funding for
classroom technology. Teachers make technology wish lists, and
supporters make those wishes come true. Digital Wish provides a host of
fundraising ideas and allows teachers to e-mail and print their
technology wish lists so that parents and community members can
contribute. A new fundraising feature lets PTAs, and PTOs start online
fundraisers for new classroom technology in just a few mouse clicks.
Over 26,000 technology wishes have been granted to classrooms in need,
across the US.

Digital Wish Contact: John Sullivan, Communications Manager, 802-549-4572, john@digitalwish.org

About Kodak
As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers,
businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and
printing to enrich their lives.
Follow our blogs and more at www.kodak.com/go/followus. Choose from the widest selection of KODAK Digital Cameras, Pocket Video Cameras and more at http://store.kodak.com.
(c) Kodak, 2011. KODAK, PLAYFULL, PLAYTOUCH and PLAYSPORT are trademarks of Kodak.

Digital Wish is Selected as a Dell YouthConnect Recipient!

John Sullivan — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:41:30 GMT

Dell today announced a $3 million investment to expand its global giving
program YouthConnect in the U.S. Twenty-four organizations based in the United States have been selected Dell YouthConnect recipients. More than 20,000 young people in Texas, Washington DC, California, Illinois, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Georgia and Florida will soon have access to state-of-the-art technology. Digital Wish is proud to have been chosen as one of the Dell YouthConnect recipients in the US. Dell YouthConnect is the company's signature giving program designed to help bridge the gap between the technology "haves" and the "have-nots" by placing Dell technology into underserved communities and working with non-profit organizations to teach
information and technology skills.

One school in the Nashua School District will be selected to receive 37
laptops to create a program that provides one-computer-per-child in a
selected classroom, and promotes the development of technology skills
throughout the Nashua district. Students will use these laptops in
the classroom during the day and take them home overnight. Laptops
will also be provided for the teacher, the school's technology
coordinator, and after school clubs. Digital Wish's trainers
collaborate with the classroom educators to teach courses on
innovation and creativity, critical thinking, problem solving,
technology literacy, and collaborative learning. After school,
students will work with Dell volunteers to build innovative projects
that require problem solving.

This grant provides an incredible opportunity for the Nashua School
District to train technology leaders from across the district.
Digital Wish encourages internal staff to mentor one another in order
to sustain the program beyond the term of this grant. The Nashua
School District will be left with an entire methodology of technology
integration, including worksheets, videos, and methodology from 7
unique curriculum units.

"Digital Wish's new program in Nashua builds on Dell's past support of our
1:1 computing initiative in 24 schools in Vermont," said Heather
Chirtea, Executive Director of Digital Wish. "This new partnership
with Dell will allow us to replicate all of those valuable lessons we
learned in Vermont schools, and apply them directly in the Nashua
School District, bringing us one step closer to putting relevant
technology in every classroom in America."

The Dell YouthConnect Grant was awarded in the amount of $80,000 in
financial support, oversight, and Dell products to increase access
within the school. As importantly, local Dell champions will have
many opportunities to volunteer their time in support of Nashua's
learning program.

To learn more about the Dell YouthConnect program, visit
www.dell.com/youthconnect