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Mrs. Philyaw from Lenoir, NC is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Connecting with Students Remotely

I need a Fifine studio condenser and ring light to make high quality teaching videos and demonstrations to provide my students with a better learning experience while at home.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Philyaw's classroom raised $430

This project is fully funded

My Students

I serve all students, Kindergarten-twelfth grade, enrolled in Caldwell County Schools. As the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Director for Caldwell County Schools it is my job to develop and write curriculum for all teachers within our school district. I also teach the curriculum I develop to a variety of students scattered across the county. My students are curious, imaginative, and creative with a mind-set ready to learn! They range in socioeconomic status, some come from low-income households while others are from upper-middle class.

No matter their socio-economic standing I have found that the coronavirus has no boundaries when it comes to learning and affects everyone.

 During the transition to online learning, technology is a crucial aspect of planning, teaching, and delivery of instruction. With the uncertainty of what the school year holds, I want to make sure I have the equipment necessary to reach all of my students and assist teachers in learning new digital platforms for instruction.

The students within my district come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds including Hispanic, African American, Eastern European, and Asian. Of those students, sixty-five percent qualify for free and reduced lunch because of their parents socioeconomic standing. 

My Project

Students have transitioned from a face to face learning experience to an at-home digital world. They now receive instruction through a computer where lessons are housed in a learning management system. The face to face contact they experience is digital occurring in the form of a Zoom meeting. Many times students are left to review recorded class content daily once the zoom session ends. I want to make the content that I upload into the learning management system highly engaged with good quality sound and clear images.

The materials provided through this project are designed to support students during remote learning but will easily transfer into future classroom instruction.

Whether I am teaching at school in a hybrid setting or teaching remotely I will be able to use these technology tools to enhance my instruction. The ring light will provide better lighting while I am teaching, bringing my teaching visuals used into focus with a clear and crisp image. The Fifine studio condenser with a microphone will eliminate background noise as I instruct students on the lesson of the day. The Rocketbook materials will allow me to transform any surface into a whiteboard. Finally, the microscope camera will allow my students a glimpse of the inner workings of cells by viewing slides and specimens through the digital realm of my computer since they will not have access to a microscope at home.

During remote learning I have realized how important it is to engage students both online and face to face. In order for students to fully conceptualize what is being taught they need hands-on learning. While I have utilized online programs and apps, many students have still struggled to connect in this digital environment. These materials will help bridge that gap.

Mrs. Philyaw Horizons Elementary School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FIFINE Studio Condenser USB Microphone Computer PC Microphone Kit with Adjustable Scissor Arm Stand Shock Mount for Instruments Voice Overs Recording Podcasting YouTube Karaoke Gaming Streaming-T669 • Amazon Business $75.99 1 $75.99
10" Selfie Ring Light with 50" Extendable Tripod Stand & Flexible Phone Holder for Live Stream/Makeup, UBeesize Mini Desktop Led Camera Ringlight for YouTube Video, Compatible with iPhone/Android • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Rocketbook Fusion Smart Reusable Notebook - Calendar, To-Do Lists, and Note Template Pages with 1 Pilot Frixion Pen & 1 Microfiber Cloth Included - Infinity Black Cover, Letter Size (8.5" x 11") • Amazon Business $37.00 1 $37.00
Folio Cover for Rocketbook Everlast Fusion - Letter Size, Multi Organizer with Pen Loop, Business Card Holder, Zipper Pocket Support Mini Size Rocketbook, Waterproof Fabric, 11 x 9 inch, Fuchsia • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook - Lined Eco-Friendly Notebook with 1 Pilot Frixion Pen & 1 Microfiber Cloth Included - Neptune Teal Cover, Letter Size (8.5" x 11") • Amazon Business $31.54 1 $31.54
Rocketbook Beacons - Digitize Your Whiteboard - Reusable Stickers to Upload Your Whiteboard Notes to The Cloud with Carrying Case (1 Pack), BEA-A4-K • Amazon Business $15.00 2 $30.00
Bysameyee USB Digital Microscope 40X to 1000X, 8 LED Magnification Endoscope Camera with Carrying Case & Metal Stand, Compatible for Android Windows 7 8 10 Linux Mac • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
PILOT FriXion Clicker Erasable, Refillable & Retractable Gel Ink Pens, Fine Point, Assorted Color Inks, 7-Pack Pouch (31472) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$306.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$365.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.41

Total project goal

$429.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $429.41

4 Donors

-$281.18

Donations toward project cost

-$257.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.43

match offer

-$126.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$107.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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