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 Students
In an area where failure is expected, we strive for greatness. My students work diligently to build a foundation that leads to their success. Although they haven't found success in their educational journey in a traditional sense, I believe exposure in the field of technology will lead to future success.
Sitting on top of a hill, surrounded by run down, abandoned, and dilapidated houses, our school serves as a beacon of hope.
As my students walk to school, they pass a plethora of drinking loiters who wear their hardships on their face; but some how they still come. Some come to school happy, some tired, some excited, and some with the world on their shoulders; but they are still willing to learn.
As cliche as it sounds, my students' smiles could literally light up the darkest room and their fearlessness for learning is fit for a cape. When we turn on a tablet, phone, computer, or laptop, we become instantly engaged. So, when this question asks me what are my children like, my response is they are like untapped potential waiting for the right tools to thrive.
My Project
I would like a Macbook pro, head phones, and projector adapter, to further expose my kids to an area of learning in which they already love. I am offering them an opportunity to find academic success by teaching them to think through coding. Through coding games, website building/web design, and blogging, five students a day, five days a week, will have the opportunity to learn how to code. My goal is that eventually we would design our class' webpage, and work on our class' blog.
This donation will make learning not only fun, but will be an innovative way for my kids to become thinkers and problem solvers.
If my job is to prepare them for the world, to help end their cycle of poverty; then introducing my students to the S.T.E.M, through the use of technology, will build interest. This interest could lead to globally competitiveness. This means that they will find academic success now and be contributing members of society.
Apple MacBook Pro MD101LL/A 13.3-inch Laptop (2.5Ghz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HD) (Certified Refurbished)
• Amazon Business
$799.99
1
$799.99
Canopy 2-Year Laptop Accidental Protection Plan ($800-$900)
• Amazon Business
$109.84
1
$109.84
32GB 8Pin Connector USB External Storage i-Flash Drive HD Memory Stick Extra Device Storage device between iOS and Mac/PC For Apple iPhone 6 4.7" 5.5" 5S/5G/5C iPad Mini 1/2/3 iPad 4 iPad Air 1/2 iPod
• Amazon Business
$32.99
1
$32.99
Apple Macbook Air or Pro Case Include Accessories Bag and Mouse Pad - Laptop Bag Handbag with Lifetime Guarantee (13 Inch, Blue)
• Amazon Business
$29.95
1
$29.95
AmazonBasics Wireless Mouse with Nano Receiver (Black)
• Amazon Business
$11.49
1
$11.49
AmazonBasics Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt) to HDMI Adapter
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$994.25
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$68.60
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.91
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,107.76
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$195.49
Total project goal
$1,303.25
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,303.25
1 Donor
-$1,303.25
Donations toward project cost
-$1,107.76
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. King-Pamoja and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.