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Ms. Hayes Miller from Atlanta GA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Take Me on a Joy Ride

Help me give my students 5 drones and a Sphero RVR to use as part of our technology class.

  • 3 donors
  • $327 still needed

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My Project

Whats the big deal about drones? They are just another toy, like remote control cars. Well, in a way. But drones and cars are soi much more, especially when you are able to actually program their paths.

While we definitely do not want to wake up in a real life scenario out of The Terminator, we must acknowledge that AI is a part of our lives.

Instead of eschewing technology completely, children must learn to master it. There is an old expression in education that says "Play is children's work." Play is how children see the world and how they learn. All learning does not have to be fun, and sometimes requires a pencil and paper. Yet, the learning that will enable children to creatively problem solve, try new ideas, and communicate effectively (all part of the STEAM learner profile), will be developed when children are left to play. Learning to program the path of a car or drone will help children make predictions and test out their theories. They will refine their thinking and adjust their measurements, and never use those words explicitly. What they will be able to do is explain what they wanted to achieve and determine if they were successful. So, yes, they are toys. However, they are the gate way to new ideas, creativity, and problem solving. The 21st Century learning to which we claim to aspire.

Ms. Hayes Miller
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sphero RVR+ - Programmable Robot Car for Kids & Teens - Beginner to Advanced Programming - Customizable & Expandable - Learn Javascript - Micro:bit & Raspberry Pi Compatible • Amazon Business $299.00 1 $299.00
Snaptain - SP350 Drone with Remote Controller - Blue • Best Buy Education $35.99 5 $179.95

Materials cost

$478.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$549.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.91

Total project goal

$646.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $646.09

2 Donors

-$160.00

Donations toward project cost

-$136.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.00

Cox Enterprises match offer

-$160.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$136.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.00

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 $326.09

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