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Ms. Jackson from Houston, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Learning to Life: Enhancing Education with Virtual Reality

Help me give my students an immersive and interactive learning experience with the Oculus VR that will allow them to explore and interact with different environments and concepts in a unique way.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Jackson's classroom raised $633

This project is fully funded

My Project

As an educator, I have seen firsthand the impact technology can have on student engagement and learning. That's why I am requesting an Oculus VR for our campus program, which will provide our students with an immersive and interactive learning experience. With this technology, we can transport our students to new and exciting worlds that will expand their horizons and ignite their imaginations.

Imagine a classroom where students can explore ancient civilizations or travel to outer space without leaving their seats; with Oculus VR, we can create immersive lessons that will take our students on incredible journeys through history, science, and the arts.

I also plan to use the device to teach science concepts, such as the human body and the solar system, in an interactive and engaging way. For example, we can take our students on a virtual journey through the circulatory system, allowing them to see firsthand how blood flows through the body.

Our students are special to us because they come from diverse backgrounds and often face challenges that many of us cannot imagine. They are resilient, creative, and eager to learn, and we want to provide them with the best possible educational experience. As a Title I school, our students often do not have access to the same resources and opportunities as others. By providing our students with the Oculus VR, we can give them a unique advantage that will help them succeed in school and beyond.

With your support, we can allow our students to experience the cutting-edge technology shaping the future of education. Thank you for considering our project.

Ms. Jackson A.G. Hilliard Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Houston, TX View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

300 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Meta - Quest 2 Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset - 256GB • Best Buy Education $499.99 1 $499.99

Materials cost

$499.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$537.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.85

Total project goal

$632.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$632.34

2 Donors

-$183.81

Donations toward project cost

-$179.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.65

match offer

-$421.56

Match offer toward project cost

-$358.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.23

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.97

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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