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Ms. Werner from Chicago IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Student App Developers Connect Community Through Tech

Help me give my students phones and memory drives to build an app that will be a community resource hub for their neighborhood.

  • 3 donors
  • $1,864 still needed

expires Jun 07

  • 3 donors
  • $1,864 still needed
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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

We believe that there is a beautiful and important relationship between people’s creativity and their ability to take ownership of their own lives and lead their communities. This innovative digital stewardship project provides young participants with an exciting introduction to community tech, enabling them to examine the ownership and impact of everyday technologies and re-imagine them as if they were specifically designed by and for their community.

Our project is designed to be engaging, creative, and interactive, providing our young digital stewards-in-training with valuable insights into the importance of creativity in designing tools for community use.

Building upon the successes of our existing Community Network, we will integrate four new community organizations into a student-designed app. Using our own tech, students will build within the app, specifically designing digital community hubs for new partner organizations. Specifically, students will have the opportunity to travel on weekly field trips to visit the sites of these organizations, interview their staff, and conduct preliminary research. Using their newfound knowledge of an organization’s services, programs, and initiatives students will then create a community hub within the Community Network that represents a digital presence for that organization.

Throughout this project, our students develop creative problem-solving skills and are empowered with practical tools & approaches to take ownership of their lives and become leaders in their communities. The skills and knowledge acquired through our digital stewardship training will enable these young individuals to develop into tech-savvy and community-minded individuals, with the potential to make a significant impact in their communities.

Ms. Werner
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BLU F92e 5G | 2023 | 3-Day Battery | Unlocked | 6.5” HD+ Display | 128/4GB | 50MP Camera | US Version | US Warranty | Green • Amazon Business $129.99 6 $779.94
SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 • Amazon Business $119.99 2 $239.98
Cheez-It Crackers, Original, 1.5oz (60 Count) • Amazon Business $35.21 2 $70.42
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Perfect for School Lunches, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $8.48 8 $67.84
Pilot, G2 Premium Gel Roller Pens, Fine Point 0.7 MM, Black, Pack of 12 (Dozen Box) • Amazon Business $13.03 4 $52.12
KIND KIDS Chewy Granola Bars, Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Variety Pack, 100% Whole Grains, Gluten Free Bars, 0.81 oz (20 Count) • Amazon Business $9.48 4 $37.92
Fruit of the Loom Men's Eversoft Cotton Stay Tucked Crew T-Shirt • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
Fruit of the Loom Men's Eversoft Cotton Stay Tucked Crew T-Shirt • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
Fruit of the Loom Men's Eversoft Cotton Stay Tucked Crew T-Shirt • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
Fruit of the Loom Men's Eversoft Cotton Stay Tucked Crew T-Shirt • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
100Pcs Clear Plastic Horizontal Name Tags Badge ID Card Holders and 100Pcs Black Lanyards with Clip lanyards for id Badges (Black) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
MESHA Paper Gift Bags 5.25x3.75x8 Black Small Paper Bags with Handles Bulk,100 Pcs Kraft Paper Bags for Small Business,Wedding Party Favor Bags Mother‘s Day Gift Bags • Amazon Business $21.59 1 $21.59
6 Pieces/Set 8x12 Inch (21cm x 30cm) A4 Bundle Leather Sheets Mixed Silver Series Fine Chunky Glitter Metallic Litchi Patent Snake Skin Faux Leather Fabric for Bow Earring Making DIY Craft • Amazon Business $8.72 2 $17.44
6 Pieces/Set 8x12 Inch (21cm x 30cm) A4 Bundle Leather Sheets Mixed Gold Series Sparkle Fine Chunky Glitter Patent Metallic Litchi Faux Leather Fabric for Bow Earring Making DIY Craft • Amazon Business $8.72 2 $17.44
6 Pieces/Set 8x12 Inch (21cm x 30cm) A4 Bundle Leather Sheets Mixed Black Series Holographic Sparkle Fine Chunky Glitter Litchi Faux Leather Fabric for Bow Earring Making DIY Craft • Amazon Business $8.72 2 $17.44
6 Pieces 8x12 Inch (21cmx30cm) Faux Leather Sheets Mixed Royal Blue Series Fine Chunky Glitter Litchi Holographic Skin Texture Faux Leather Fabric for Leather Bows Earrings Making • Amazon Business $8.72 2 $17.44
Tissue Paper for Gift Bags, 150 Sheets 30 Assorted Colored Tissue Paper Bulk for Gift Wrapping, 20 x 26 in Art Tissue Paper for Crafts, Gift Wrapping Tissue Paper for Gifts • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), Black, 60-Count Pack, Flexible Round Barrel For Writing Comfort (GSM609-BLK) • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Flat Leather Sewing Waxed Thread Pack of 8 x100m with 4 Needles and AWL Leather Craft Tools • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
40 Curved Leather Needles for Hand Sewing for Leather Projects, Carpet or Canvas Repairing, Wig Making, Upholstery Weaving Needles for Craft Projects • Amazon Business $8.45 1 $8.45

Materials cost

$1,555.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,609.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$283.98

Total project goal

$1,893.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,893.21

2 Donors

-$20.00

Donations toward project cost

-$17.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$1,863.21

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