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Ms. Fillarca from Mappsville, VA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Teaching Through the Lens: A Camera for Professional Development

I need a camera to enhance my professional development as a teacher by providing the opportunity to document and reflect on my teaching practices.

  • $302 goal

This project expired on August 28, 2025.

This project expired on August 28, 2025.

My Project

As a dedicated educator, I am requesting a camera for professional development purposes. Currently, I rely on my personal phone to capture lessons, classroom activities, and student interactions, which, while helpful, is not always the most effective or efficient tool for the task. A dedicated camera would allow me to better document my teaching practices, assess my methods, and reflect on my growth as an educator.

With a proper camera, I could create higher-quality videos and resources that I can share with students for reinforcement or review.

This would be especially beneficial for students who need additional support or visual aids to grasp concepts more effectively. A camera would also help me track student progress more accurately and capture important classroom moments that are often difficult to document with a phone.

Additionally, using a camera would enhance my ability to collaborate with colleagues. I could share recorded lessons, receive valuable feedback, and participate in professional development programs that focus on video analysis and peer review. This would allow me to adopt new teaching strategies and refine my approach to meet the diverse needs of my students.

Overall, having access to a dedicated camera would significantly enhance my ability to grow professionally and improve the learning experience for my students. It would be an invaluable tool for both my personal development and my ongoing commitment to providing the best education possible.

Ms. Fillarca Kegotank Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

8 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ528 - digital camera • Best Buy Education $222.99 1 $222.99

Materials cost

$222.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$256.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.23

Total project goal

$301.56

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