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Mr. Padirayon from Jacksonville FL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fostering Compassion Through Immersive Experience Using Technology

Help me give my students real-life experience of compassion using simulation technology materials.

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

In our modern, interconnected world, nurturing empathy and compassion holds immense significance. As an educator deeply dedicated to instilling these virtues in our students, I advocate for integrating simulation technology—specifically, laptops, monitors, and Meta Quest devices—into our curriculum. This initiative aims to immerse our students in experiences that foster empathy, spur action to alleviate suffering, and gauge their grasp of compassion.

The incorporation of simulation technology offers a pivotal advantage: it allows students to perceive the world from others' viewpoints.

Through virtual reality simulations on Meta Quest devices, our students can step into diverse perspectives, encountering firsthand the trials faced by individuals from varied backgrounds. This immersion enables a deeper comprehension of others' experiences, nurturing empathy and forging connections across differences.

Additionally, integrating compassionate scenarios into our curriculum empowers students to actively address suffering in others. Using laptops and monitors, they engage in interactive case studies and role-play exercises, honing their empathy and compassion skills. These simulations enable them to identify and respond to the needs of distressed individuals, developing practical strategies to offer support and create positive impacts in their communities.

Crucial to this initiative is measuring our students' grasp of compassion. We plan a comprehensive assessment approach, including pre- and post-simulation surveys to track changes in attitudes towards empathy and compassion. Furthermore, reflective exercises and peer evaluations will offer insights into their ability to apply compassionate principles in simulated scenarios, ensuring effective learning outcomes.

In essence, integrating laptops, monitors, and Meta Quest devices into our curriculum signifies a significant stride towards fostering an environment where empathy and compassion are not just taught but experienced and practiced. Through simulation technology, we equip our students to become compassionate leaders poised to make meaningful contributions to the world.

Mr. Padirayon
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dell - Inspiron 14.0" 2-in-1 Touch Laptop - 13th Gen Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Platinum Silver • Best Buy Education $784.35 1 $784.35
Dell - S2421NX 23.8" IPS LED FHD - AMD FreeSync - VESA - Monitor (HDMI) - Black • Best Buy Education $122.79 1 $122.79

Materials cost

$907.14

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 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$950.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$167.78

Total project goal

$1,118.53

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