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Mrs. Torres from Oxnard, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lights, Camera, Learn: Empowering Science & AVID Students Through Video Production

Help me give my students cameras and tripods for creating commercials, projects and tech-based learning experiences!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Torres's classroom raised $1,340

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

I love my students’ creativity, curiosity, and drive to explore new ways of learning. They thrive when given hands-on, engaging opportunities to express themselves and collaborate. My AVID and science students are critical thinkers who enjoy solving problems, working together, and bringing ideas to life in innovative ways.

By providing cameras and a tripod, my students will have the tools to create professional-quality videos, commercials, and multimedia projects.

These resources will enhance their communication skills, allow them to explore storytelling through technology, and help them develop confidence in presenting their ideas. Whether documenting science experiments, making persuasive AVID college commercials, or crafting educational content, these tools will make learning more interactive and meaningful.

My goal for this project is to empower students with the skills and resources to explore video production, media literacy, and creative problem-solving. These experiences will help prepare them for future academic and career opportunities in a digital world.

What makes my students special is their enthusiasm for learning and their ability to think outside the box. They are eager to embrace new challenges and take ownership of their projects. With these cameras, they will have a voice, a vision, and the ability to share their learning with the world.

Mrs. Torres Juan LaGunas Soria Elementary School 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.

Oxnard, CA View local requests

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

135 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
GoPro - HERO13 Black Action Camera Bundle - Black • Best Buy Education $449.99 1 $449.99
Vivitar 4K Video Camera, Wi-Fi Ultra HD Camcorder with 18x Digital Zoom, 3” IPS Touchscreen Video Recorder with Night Vision, Vlogging Camera with 3.5mm Microphone Jack, Rechargeable, SD Card Slot • Amazon Business $79.19 5 $395.95
Bower - Heavy Duty Series 72" Photo/Video Tripod - Black • Best Buy Education $31.18 5 $155.90

Materials cost

$1,001.84

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$91.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,138.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$200.92

Total project goal

$1,339.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,339.46

1 Donor

-$1,138.54

Donations toward project cost

-$1,138.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$200.92

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$0.00

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