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Mr. G.'s classroom raised $626

Missed Class? Just Hit Play From Any Computer!

My students need a camcorder with a case and a tripod.

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Mr. G.
Grades 6-8

I'm on the cutting edge of science education with my eighth grade students. Since they can't readily read the textbook, we basically are creating our own in our interactive notebooks this year.

The students really love the interactive notebooks. They are finally encouraged to use both sides of their brains to process the often complex science topics that we have. The only problem with this great set up is that it basically hinges on a student being in class to receive the specialized instructions for how to be taking notes and how to be completing the various assignments. Yes, it is fair to expect that students be in school, but many of my students miss school to translate at the doctors office for their parents or to translate for the utility company coming to turn back on the power. By capturing class in a visual form, students will be able to see the demonstrations and visual cues that I am giving even if they're not in class. I can't assign book work to compensate for being in class because the book is not aligned to what we should be learning and, more importantly, what I'm teaching day-to-day. I know I can't figure out a way to ensure my students have 100% attendance, but I can be creative using technology to overcome this barrier.

I believe the answer to this problem lies in harnessing a technology that exists and using it in a format that is familiar to my tech-savvy students: online video. If I could record my lessons and then post the recordings with ease to an online site, a student can make up missed work by simply attending class at any computer with an Internet connection. Additionally, students who need extra help with a topic can re-attend a class session. Recording classes is a popular technology among leading universities. Why not implement a similar system for my learners? I know this project is pricey, but I've found the cheapest camera that will allow me to succeed in executing this project. Basically, I will be able to record my class and then post it online without need for special editing software. Because this is a digital recorder, it's automatically ready for online upload. I am confident this is a feasible project for me to take on, as my school operates on a block schedule. This means I have a new lesson once every two days. I can commit to posting these videos online every other day since I know that it is going to be able to directly impact my students' ability to be caught up.

I can build the "I want to succeed" mentality in my classroom by providing engaging instruction that leads students to success. You can provide the "I can succeed" for all students -- even the ones who don't make it to school everyday.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

98 students impacted 2 donors
Mr. G. Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

98 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dynex 60" Tripod • Best Buy $39.99 1 $39.99
JVC MS100 FLASH MEMORY CAMCORDER • Best Buy $349.99 1 $349.99
LOWEPRO EDIT 120 DIGITAL/VIDEO CAMERA BAG -- Lowepro Digital Camera Cases; Edit 120, 6Hx5Wx3.5"D • Quill Corporation $34.98 1 $34.98

Materials cost

$424.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $42.50

Sales tax

 $17.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$513.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.61

Total project goal

$625.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $625.61

2 Donors

-$603.53

Donations toward project cost

-$513.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.08

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 $0.00

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