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Ms. Ofelia Elas from Raton NM is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Macbook Mastery: Advancing AI, Innovation, and Sustainability

I need a MacBook to demonstrate AI's transformative impact on our future while fostering environmental stewardship. Your generous donation enables hands-on teaching, empowering students to innovate, solve problems, and champion sustainability.

  • 2 donors
  • $2,078 still needed

expires Sep 05

  • 2 donors
  • $2,078 still needed
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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

"Macbook Mastery: Advancing AI, Innovation, and Sustainability" presents a unique opportunity for my professional development as a teacher, catalyzing growth in multiple dimensions while directly benefiting my students.

Acquiring a MacBook facilitates my mastery in state-of-the-art technology and its applications in education.

Through hands-on exploration, I will deepen my understanding of AI's transformative potential. For instance, I can utilize AI-powered software to analyze environmental data, demonstrating to students how technology can inform sustainable decision-making. Additionally, I'll gain proficiency in leveraging AI-driven tools like machine learning algorithms to enhance personalized learning experiences, adapting instruction to individual student needs.

Additionally, the project's emphasis on innovation and sustainability fits well with what's important in education today. I'll create interesting lesson plans that show how AI affects our future and helps protect the environment. For instance, I can demonstrate how AI can save energy or improve waste management, making students excited about how technology can help the environment.

Beyond personal growth, the benefits of this professional development extend directly to my students. By incorporating AI demonstrations and sustainability-focused activities into my teaching, I create meaningful learning opportunities that deepen their understanding of complex concepts and cultivate important skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. For instance, students can engage in hands-on projects where they use AI tools to propose innovative solutions to environmental challenges, fostering their ability to think critically about global issues and empowering them to become agents of positive change in their communities.

Ultimately, through this transformative professional journey, I equip myself with the tools and knowledge needed to empower my students to innovate, solve problems, and champion sustainability in their own lives and beyond.

Ms. Ofelia Elas
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - M3 chip - 8GB Memory - 10-core GPU - 1TB SSD (Latest Model) - Silver • Best Buy Education $1,799.00 1 $1,799.00

Materials cost

$1,799.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$26.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,855.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$327.53

Total project goal

$2,183.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,183.51

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$47.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.50

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $2,077.62

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