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Completed: Visual Learning for Visual Learners

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"We help artistically inclined students develop careers in computer related fields which leverage their talents. This way, they can be involved in something they love (art)and still make a good living.

Our Introduction to Animation and 3D course is already popular. We just need to make more statio... " MORE

"We help artistically inclined students develop careers in computer related fields which leverage their talents. This way, they can be involved in something they love (art)and still make a good living.

Our Introduction to Animation and 3D course is already popular. We just need to make more stations available to students so they can get their work done and graduate!

We need to add a few graphics tablets to get the numbers up to the point where I can share them without students having to wait on getting a tablet.

My students need to be able to turn their artistic abilities into careers which will increase the odds of being able to make a living in their area of interest. Computer graphics and web design careers leverage artistic talents in this regard. Our Introduction to Animation and 3D course helps us make this connection, but we need to add some graphics tablets so students can move beyond "drawing" with the standard computer mouse. We have seen the effectiveness of these tablets in increasing student interest and engagement. We have three tablets, but we need a few more to cover classes with 20 students in them. We deeply appreciate your help!

This is an alternative high school which is the "last chance" for many students. Many don't have interest in school because they have interests in the arts. These courses help them make the connection to a career and allow them to be happy and productive citizens. Your help with this will be greatly appreciated!

We need 2 Wacom animation tablets.

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Mr. N. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Jan 28, 2010
Dear Tim, Carrie, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Anonymous Donor, 


Thank you so much for your very generous contributions to our high school "Visual Learning for Visual Learners" project! I can't fully express my excitement and thanks for your donations!

It is great to see that you share my vision for helping artistically creative students connect their talents to well-paying careers in the areas of computer graphics, digital media, and web design. The connection my seem obvious to some, but it's amazing how many times I find students who have no idea how they can turn their artistic abilities into bill-paying jobs. I wish you could be here to see the wheels start turning when some of these students realize that "I can do this" on the computer.

The graphics tablets allow them to put their best foot forward, too. With the tablets, their skills aren't masked by the need to try to draw with a mouse. Our best projects repeatedly end up being created by students who entered the digital graphics courses with an aversion to computers -- and seeing this fear break into an affinity is a reward in and of itself.

Thank you for your help. None of this would be possible without your support.

With gratitude,
Mr. N.

On Jan 29, 2010, Mr. N. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Dayna D. (volunteer) on Sep 12, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested technology and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate) on Sep 12, 2009
"I gave to this project because we live in a different and more techno-savvy world than when I grew up. And I am eager to give kids the tools they need to be successful today and in the future."
Tim from Georgia gave in support of Ariba Community's Giving Page on Oct 1, 2009
A donor gave on Jan 10, 2010
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in College & Career Prep education."
A donor gave on Jan 24, 2010
"We provided DonorsChoose.org with matching funds for projects that improve college readiness. We believe that when all people in the United States have the opportunity to develop their talents, our society thrives."

gave on Jan 24, 2010
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Jan 24, 2010
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
The teacher Mr. N. on Jan 28, 2010
Purchased the technology for Mr. N.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Binna L. (staff member) on Jan 29, 2010
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mr. N.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Binna L. (staff member) on Jan 29, 2010
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