Help me give my students a vlogging camera to bring their ideas to life and build crucial 21st-century skills. This tool empowers students to create digital content, enhancing their communication, creativity, and competitive edge in our tech-driven world.
$784 goal
This project expired on June 11, 2025.
This project expired on June 11, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
Help me give my students a vlogging camera to bring their ideas and visions to life. The camera will empower them to create digital content and develop crucial 21st-century skills.
Vlogs provide a dynamic medium for students to express themselves and share their unique perspectives.
Through this visual storytelling, students will learn to articulate their thoughts clearly, creatively solve problems, and collaborate effectively. My students are passionate, creative thinkers with so much potential. This vlogging camera will allow them to showcase their talents and build confidence in their abilities. They'll learn to plan, shoot, and edit videos, developing skills in project management, digital literacy, and effective communication - all essential for their future success.
My goals for this project are to foster creativity, enhance digital skills, and prepare students for the evolving demands of our tech-driven world. By creating vlogs, students will learn to critically analyze their work, asking themselves: Does their content effectively convey their message? Is it engaging and professional? How can they improve their storytelling techniques?
What makes my students special is their eagerness to embrace new challenges and their ability to see the world from unique perspectives. This vlogging camera will give them a powerful tool to share their voices and stories, while simultaneously preparing them for future academic and professional opportunities in our increasingly digital society.
More than three‑quarters 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
200 students impacted
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