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Mr. Padirayon from Jacksonville FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Steam Club: Engaging Stem through Gaming

Help me give my students wireless Bluetooth headphones to enhance interactive learning and gaming experiences.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

I am forming a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) club in my school, and I plan to request two wireless headphones to support our club's activities. We aim to leverage gaming as a dynamic tool for engaging students in STEM concepts. The club will create immersive and interactive learning experiences, integrating educational games and fostering creativity and problem-solving skills among our members. Together, we will explore selected STEM topics, conduct hands-on gaming sessions, showcase STEAM projects, engage with the community, and continuously improve our initiatives. This holistic approach to STEAM education will prepare us for success in our digital world.

The wireless headphones will indeed be instrumental in engaging students with esports and game design within our STEAM club activities.

By using these headphones during hands-on gaming sessions, members will have an enhanced audio experience, immersing them fully in the game's soundscapes and narratives. This heightened immersion is crucial for understanding game mechanics, appreciating game design elements, and developing critical analysis skills, which are essential for students interested in game design and esports.

Furthermore, the headphones will facilitate effective communication and collaboration during multiplayer gaming sessions. Clear audio transmission will enable seamless coordination, strategy discussions, and teamwork among club members, fostering essential skills applicable not only in gaming but also in various collaborative settings.

Additionally, the headphones will contribute to creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment that promotes creativity, problem-solving, and innovative thinking—key attributes for aspiring game designers and esports enthusiasts. Overall, the combination of wireless headphones and gaming activities will provide a rich and impactful experience that aligns perfectly with our club's focus on leveraging gaming for STEM education and digital skills development.

Mr. Padirayon
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sony - WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Silver • Best Buy Education $323.51 1 $323.51

Materials cost

$323.51

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$358.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.24

Total project goal

$421.60

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