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Lights, Camera, Learn! Capturing Innovation in Our Classroom

Help me give my students GoPro cameras to capture the excellent instruction happening in our school.

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

Mrs. McClinton Laurens District High School

Laurens, SC Grades 9-12

My Project

At our school, we are building a 5-star culture of excellence—where innovation, collaboration, and shared learning drive student and teacher success. To support this vision, we are requesting two essential tools: one GoPro HERO11 Black and one Insta360 Link AI-powered webcam.

With the GoPro HERO11 Black, we’ll be able to capture high-quality, real-time teaching and learning moments in any classroom setting.

Its waterproof, ultra-HD video capabilities and advanced stabilization make it ideal for flexible, on-the-go recording—from group discussions and hands-on projects to classroom celebrations and student presentations. This footage will bring energy and authenticity to our professional development sessions, letting teachers see and reflect on powerful instructional moments.

The Insta360 Link webcam adds another layer of versatility and clarity. Its 4K resolution, AI tracking, and gesture control allow us to capture dynamic teaching even when educators are moving throughout the room. The noise-canceling microphones and specialized modes make it perfect for virtual PD, live-streaming lessons, or recording classroom walkthroughs with crisp visuals and clear audio.

These tools will help us build a visual library of best practices, spotlighting the great work already happening in our school. By showcasing and sharing these moments during our weekly cluster meetings and school-wide PD, we’ll inspire deeper collaboration, spark new instructional strategies, and strengthen our professional learning community.

This project is about more than just equipment—it’s about investing in our teachers’ growth, uplifting our students’ experiences, and turning everyday classroom moments into lasting inspiration.

With your support, we can capture and share excellence in action—and keep raising the bar for what’s possible at our school.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

999 students impacted 4 donors

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Laurens, SC
Grades 9-12
Literacy
Traditional School
Instructional Technology
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. McClinton Laurens District High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Laurens, SC View local requests

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

999 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

GoPro HERO11 Black – E-Commerce Packaging - Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Ultra HD Video, 27MP Photos, 1/1.9" Image Sensor, Live Streaming, Webcam, Stabilization • Amazon Business $229.99 1 $229.99

Insta360 Link - PTZ 4K Webcam with 1/2" Sensor, AI Tracking, Gesture Control, HDR, Noise-Canceling Microphones, Specialized Modes, Webcam for Laptop, Live Streaming, Zoom Certified • Amazon Business $208.00 1 $208.00

Materials cost			$437.99
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$30.88
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.57
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$505.44
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$89.20
Total project goal			$594.64
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$594.64
3 Donors			-$297.32
Donations toward project cost			-$252.72
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$44.60
match offer			-$297.32
Match offer toward project cost			-$252.72
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$44.60
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Lights, Camera, Learn! Capturing Innovation in Our Classroom

This project expired on August 24, 2025.

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