My students need headphones, virtual reality headsets, an Apple TV, a Chromecast, and a Google Home to turn our outdated classroom into a green-friendly, paperless, technological haven.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Purdy's classroom raised $1,083
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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 Students
J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote, "Not all those who wander are lost." A wall in my classroom was painted by my student, a talented graffiti artist. The wall has the word "Think" sprawled across, with the Tolkien quote tucked in the corner. This wall is an ode to our students' opportunity to think freely. Our school is part of the District Reference Group "H", which is the second lowest socioeconomic level a school can be placed in.
As a third year 8th Grade Science teacher, I have already experienced the lack of funding our science program receives.
The activities that we complete, both in and out of the classroom, are greatly restricted by the socioeconomic makeup of our student body, as well as the absence of a budget for laboratory supplies.
The students in our school come from very diverse backgrounds and cultures, and often do not have technology available at home that allows them to succeed at higher levels. The students themselves are very willing to work in school and take the opportunity to utilize the limited resources that are available.
My Project
In an effort to create an environment that students thrive in, and reduce our ecological consumption, I would like to increase the technological capabilities of my room. In order to do this, I would like to install an Apple TV that can support students devices and promote wireless streaming for collaboration in the classroom.
In an effort to minimize the use of paper, and maximize the use of Google in the classroom, which has already implanted itself through Google Drive, Chromebooks, and Chromecast, I would like to install a Google Home which will interconnect all of our technologies.
In addition to this, I would like to utilize headphones and virtual reality headsets to take advantage of Google Expeditions and the other quickly growing libraries of virtual reality experience. I believe that this will stimulate the learning experience and encourage kids to explore different areas of environmental science which are highlighted by this new technology.
It is my hope that through the implementation of this technology, that I can encourage more inner city students to think about their environmental impact through going green, and reducing the amount of paper and other disposable products that they use.
More than half of 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
Google Cardboard, Splaks 3D VR Virtual Reality Glasses V2 with Sucker Head Strap Forehead Pad Nose Pad and Big Lens for Android and Apple Device Up to 6 Inch Easy Setup DIY Kit
• Amazon Business
$12.99
27
$350.73
Apple - Apple TV - 64GB�(4th Genaeration - Latest Model) - Black
• Best Buy Education
$199.99
1
$199.99
BestGot Headphones with Microphone Volume Control for Cellphones Smartphones iphone Laptop Computer Mp3/4 With Transport Waterproof Bag for kids/girls (Black/Red)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
10
$129.90
Google - Google Home - White/Slate fabric
• Best Buy Education
$129.00
1
$129.00
Google - Chromecast Ultra - Black
• Best Buy Education
$67.16
1
$67.16
Materials cost
$876.78
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$13.15
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$919.93
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$162.34
Total project goal
$1,082.27
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,082.27
1 Donor
-$541.14
Donations toward project cost
-$459.97
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$81.17
match offer
-$541.13
Match offer toward project cost
-$459.96
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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