Help me give my students the Computing Foundations for a Digital Age experience of a lifetime! The MicroBit will give all students hands on experience in electronics and coding.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Swender's classroom raised $3,111
This project is fully funded
My Project
About 800 incoming Freshmen will embark on an exciting journey into the world of computer science! Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, we're to introducing them to the power of physical computing with the BBC micro:bit in a new class, Computing Foundations for a Digital Age. These pocket-sized computers allow students to bring their code to life, creating interactive projects that blend technology with the real world.
Imagine our students designing and building their own step counters, creating mini weather stations, programming robots to navigate mazes, or even inventing interactive games they can play with their friends.
The micro:bit makes abstract coding concepts tangible and engaging, fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of how technology works.
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
GeeekPi microbit V2 Club Kit (10 Pack microbit v2 go kit) with 10 BBC Micro:bit V2 Boards, Battery Holders, Micro USB Cable,20 AAA Batteries for Coding and Programming
• Amazon Business
$214.60
12
$2,575.20
Materials cost
$2,575.20
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$38.63
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$2,643.83
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$466.56
Total project goal
$3,110.39
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$3,110.39
2 Donors
-$2,817.30
Donations toward project cost
-$2,452.20
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$365.10
match offer
-$225.45
Match offer toward project cost
-$191.63
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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