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Mrs. Ransom from Fair Haven VT is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Virtual Reality Oculus Classroom

My students need this Virtual Reality equipment to enhance technology in our classroom. Obtain new skills and experiences using this system, open their minds to a whole new world.

  • $1,545 goal

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My Students

I have some amazing students who would like to have the opportunity to use technology to help them see the world and understand global issues. These students attend a rural union high school and have discovered the endless opportunities that virtual reality can add to their classroom experiences. Many of my students qualify for free lunch, indicative of the poverty level in this area. Despite this, they have gained national and state recognition for their performance on a number of successful school indicators. Giving these students the opportunity to explore the world through virtual reality will give them a world experience that most would not be able to achieve through travels and family experiences.

My Project

The requested Oculus Rift and a gaming desktop will enhance student learning. The Oculus Rift and desktop will increase project-based learning and increase student-driven design and programming languages.

It will allow for more collaboration and direct learning from Science, Social Studies, etc.

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Creation of "real life" simulation.

The Tilt Brush/Google Earth/Oculus Medium/Quill-Apps will enhance student learning and provide enhanced lessons and assessments.

"One advantage of Virtual Reality is that you can teach about the real world and experience way beyond our current location."

It is a powerful tool and a new way to experience 3D creation. Students may have more direct attention in class, may not be bored with same old lessons, and they will be excited about new ways of learning.

Mrs. Ransom
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP OMEN Gaming VR Ready Desktop Intel Quad Core CPU 8GB DDR4 1TB HDD Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Capable for HTC VIVE and Oculus Rift • Amazon Business $865.00 1 $865.00
Oculus Rift + Touch Virtual Reality System • Amazon Business $399.00 1 $399.00

Materials cost

$1,264.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,312.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$231.70

Total project goal

$1,544.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,544.66

4 Donors

-$1,544.66

Donations toward project cost

-$1,312.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$231.70

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$0.00

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