"I teach first graders in a high poverty area where the district cannot provide much in the way of technology other than a computer lab that is aging rapidly.
My students are learning to be poets. They are also interested in listening to the poetry of others so I have been downloading podcasts for t...
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"I teach first graders in a high poverty area where the district cannot provide much in the way of technology other than a computer lab that is aging rapidly.
My students are learning to be poets. They are also interested in listening to the poetry of others so I have been downloading podcasts for them to listen to that other students have created. They want to share their poetry in the same way. They want to podcast!
I need a podcasting kit that has all the equipment and software necessary so that my students can create their own podcasts and share them with others.
These students need to see what technology can do and how they can expand their world through podcasting. You will make it possible for my students to set up their own podcasting radio station in the classroom and become podcasters themselves!
My students need a podcasting kit that includes the software and equipment for making podcasts of their poetry.
See Mrs. C.'s class participating in this project!
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Sep 18, 2009
Dear Helena Meyer-Knapp & Rob Knapp, Nancy, Coleman, Lu, Mary, Meredythe, Shelley, Jennifer, Julia, Karol, Stephanie and Anonymous Donors,
I would like to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for the generous donation to my classroom. The pod casting equipment has opened a whole new world to them. We have already used the equipment to podcast our poetry. The students enjoyed being "authors" and love the idea of others being able to hear their work.
Podcasting has really encouraged my students to want to improve their literacy skills. It also has had a side benefit of encouraging my "quiet" students to have more voice. They have really blossomed! Everyone can't wait for their next item to podcast.
My students are now thinking of other things that they can share through pod casting and they are really involved in their learning in a way that past years classes have not been before. Even though it is early in the school year yet, we have hit the ground running and pod casting is now the new buzz word around the entire school.
Thank you again. It is donor's like you that make it possible for students in high poverty to receive an educational opportunity they would never have had. With budget cuts and extremely limited technology resources you have enabled me to give my students an experience that will enrich their lives for years to come.
With gratitude, Mrs. C.
Mrs. C. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Apr 20, 2009
Dear Helena Meyer-Knapp & Rob Knapp, Nancy, Coleman, Lu, Mary, Meredythe, Shelley, Jennifer, Julia, Karol, Stephanie and Anonymous Donors,
Thank you so much for your kind donations. You will help fulfill a wish that my class has had all year long...
In my classroom we try to use media a lot! We love being able to share our learning with others. My students love listening to other podcasts and they decided they wanted to do one of their own. They wanted to podcast the poems that they had written. Unfortunately, the free software was hard to use and our microphone was not a good one so the sound quality was very poor.
Now that they will have the proper equipment for podcasting the sky will be the limit. They are so excited about the next podcast they will create!
Thank you for sparking their enthusiasm and making their wish come true!
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Nancy S. (volunteer)
on Jan 6, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested technology and posted this project.
John C. (associate)
on Jan 8, 2009
"We gave to this project because the students will be able to podcast their own work alongside the work of established poets"
Helena Meyer-Knapp & Rob Knapp
from olympia, WA
gave
on Feb 7, 2009
Nancy
gave
on Feb 8, 2009
Karol
gave
on Feb 21, 2009
"I gave to this project because...I think it sounds like a great idea. Using today's technology to get the kids interested in writing. Way to go! Great lesson plan!!!"
A donor
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
Julia
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
Stephanie
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
A donor
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because I teach poets, too. Best wishes."
A donor
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
Jennifer
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because there is a poet in everyone just waiting to be inspired! Thank you for helping to inspire these children."
Shelley
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
"Funding for education despite the wealth of the US is dwindling at a startling rate. DonorsChoose.org made it easy as did crate and barrel."
A donor
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because...i love to write and read poetry. My favorites are Shel Silverstein, HW Longfellow, W Shakespeare, and you!"
Meredythe
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because...poetry is food for the soul. Dear children, I hope you grow up strong in body, mind and spirit. "
Mary
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
A donor
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because...my daughter is an English teacher and she loves poetry, too."
Lu
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
Coleman
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
A donor
gave
on Apr 17, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Apr 17, 2009
"Thank you to all those who donated to my classroom. We are excited to get started podcasting our poetry. We have been carrying poems in our pockets this month in honor of poetry month and we can't wait to share our favorites that we have written as well as those we are reading in class. Thank you for making their wish come true."
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. C.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Melissa Z. (staff member)
on Sep 22, 2009
"Donor's Choose has been a great experience for my classroom. We have been able to fund projects for things that I would never have been able to do without the kind and generous donations from donors to this organization. I encourage any teacher with a project in mind for their class to give Donor's choose a try. My students wishes come true through Donor's choose!"
The teacher Mrs. C.
on Sep 22, 2009
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