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Mr. Ellern from Reno, NV is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tech Center for a Game Design!

Help me give my students Nintendo switch Lites, controllers, and a Switch Gaming Keyboard to motivate students in our elective class on game design.

  • $972 goal

This project expired on July 13, 2025.

This project expired on July 13, 2025.

My Project

I'm building a Tech Center for computer science and technology electives. So far, I've been able to get our 6th graders to take a high school level programming class, our 8th graders can take a test to skip the high school required course in computer science and applications, and I've been using Microsoft Education in the classroom to teach science and technology.

Our E-Sports initiative promotes teamwork and provides a reward for students who work hard at technology classes!

I am asking for two Nintendo Switch Lites, two controllers, and a Switch Gaming Keyboard for my students in my elective class on game design to use. The hope is to have several fun activities that students can enjoy as a reward for hard work and, while we're at it, provide ideas for Game Design projects in Scratch (software coding program for kids)

Mr. Ellern Mount Rose Elementary School Grades 6-8 Reno, NV View local requests 100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nintendo - Switch 32GB Lite - Coral • Best Buy Education $206.18 2 $412.36
Microsoft - Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Xbox One and Windows PCs - Red • Best Buy Education $139.99 2 $279.98
Razer - BlackWidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed Phantom Edition 65 Wireless Mechanical Yellow Linear Switch Gaming Keyboard - Black • Best Buy Education $91.54 1 $91.54

Materials cost

$783.88

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 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$825.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.70

Total project goal

$971.34

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