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Dr. DeBoer from Norwalk, CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gamers Got Game

Help me give my students the tools needed to design and develop games.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. DeBoer's classroom raised $791

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

We seek to harness the timeless allure of gaming, marrying it with cutting-edge technology and educational strategies in our classroom. With your help our future game developers will have access to a color laser printer, a wealth of replacement ink, and a book on game design to unlock unparalleled creative opportunities for our students. This combination will not only bring their vibrant game ideas to life in stunning color but also ensure a continuous flow of creativity without the interruption of material shortages. The book will serve as a beacon of knowledge, guiding them through the intricate process of game creation. We're not just asking for tools; we're inviting you to be part of a journey that transforms our classroom into a dynamic hub of game design, where students learn not only to create games but to think, design, and dream in color. Your support will lay the foundation for a future where education and entertainment converge, fostering a learning environment that is as engaging as it is educational.

Dr. DeBoer Ponus Ridge Steam Academy Grades 6-8

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.

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More than half of 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - LaserJet Pro M283fdw Wireless Color All-In-One Laser Printer - White • Best Buy Education $510.59 1 $510.59
TRUE IMAGE Compatible Toner Cartridges Replacement for HP 206X 206A High Yield for HP Color Pro MFP M283fdw M283cdw M255dw M283 M255 Printer W2110A W2110X (No Chip -Black Cyan Yellow Magenta, 4-Pack) • Amazon Business $105.19 1 $105.19
Make Your Own Board Game: Designing, Building, and Playing an Original Tabletop Game • Amazon Business $16.69 1 $16.69

Materials cost

$632.47

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$671.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.58

Total project goal

$790.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$790.54

1 Donor

-$335.98

Donations toward project cost

-$335.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$395.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$335.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$59.29

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$0.00

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