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Mr. Shaver from Kannapolis, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Podcasting Equipment for Middle School Athletics

Help me give my students equipment so they can unleash their creativity, share their thoughts, and develop essential 21st-century skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Shaver's classroom raised $2,767

This project is fully funded

My Project

We are currently exploring ways to enhance our students' learning experiences, and we believe that introducing podcasting as an educational tool can have a profound impact. Podcasting not only encourages students to express themselves but also provides a unique platform for developing crucial skills such as communication, research, and teamwork.

Having researched various options, we are particularly impressed with Rode's reputation for high-quality audio equipment.

We believe that a full podcasting setup from Rode would offer our students a reliable and user-friendly solution to explore the world of podcasting.

Our vision is to create a positive and supportive environment where students can unleash their creativity, share their thoughts, and develop essential 21st-century skills. We are confident that a Rode podcasting setup would play a pivotal role in achieving this goal.

Mr. Shaver Kannapolis Middle School - 7th & 8th Grade 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.

Kannapolis, NC 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 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
R?DE - R?DECASTER PRO II Integrated Audio Production Studio - Black • Best Buy Education $615.82 1 $615.82
RODE NTH-100 Studio Headphones Black • Woodwind and Brasswind $149.00 4 $596.00
RODE PSA1+ • Woodwind and Brasswind $129.00 4 $516.00
RODE PodMic Dynamic Podcasting Microphone Black • Woodwind and Brasswind $99.00 4 $396.00

Materials cost

$2,123.82

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$165.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$31.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,351.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$414.94

Total project goal

$2,766.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,766.28

9 Donors

-$2,737.16

Donations toward project cost

-$2,351.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$385.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.12

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$0.00

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