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Mr. Carlson from Highland, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Switch It Up: Coding & Crafting Games on Nintendo!

Help me give my students a Nintendo Switch so they can learn coding and game world building.

  • $435 goal

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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

The Nintendo Switch, a widely-loved gaming console, offers an unparalleled avenue for immersing students in coding and game development. By marrying play with education, the software we're requesting will turn intricate coding principles into engaging, hands-on game projects. This approach not only makes learning more intuitive and enjoyable but also accommodates diverse learning styles. Our goal is multifaceted: from sparking creativity in game design and honing coding skills to promoting collaboration, enhancing critical thinking, and kindling a deeper interest in STEM fields.

What truly sets our classroom apart is the mosaic of young, diverse minds—each student brimming with unique perspectives and a natural curiosity.

Their enthusiasm for play, when paired with the right educational tools, has the potential to bridge the gap between recreational gaming and academic exploration. In harnessing this synergy, we envision nurturing not just avid gamers, but the pioneering tech innovators of tomorrow.

Mr. Carlson Serrano Middle School Grades 6-8

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nintendo - Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con • Best Buy Education $306.45 1 $306.45

Materials cost

$306.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$369.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.13

Total project goal

$434.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $434.22

1 Donor

-$217.10

Donations toward project cost

-$184.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.56

match offer

-$217.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$184.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.57

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 $0.00

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