Help me give my students 3 Aputure Video Lighting Lamps and 2 Aputure mini light domes to diffuse and soften hard point-source lighting for their news media program room.
$925 goal
This project expired on July 4, 2024.
This project expired on July 4, 2024.
My Project
Unfortunately, over a year ago our news media program was cancelled due to the safety issue of the lamps. They weren't sturdy and could only use florescent bulbs (poisonous gas). The new Aputure Amaran Lamp and Aputure Amaran Light Dome were approved to be used in a school setting through consultation of a professional video equipment technician.
The primary purpose of a news media program is to cultivate critical thinking skills, promote media literacy, and enhance students understanding of current events.
By engaging with news content in a classroom setting, students learn how to analyze information, differentiate between facts and opinions, and develop a healthy skepticism towards sources of information.
This program also aims to foster curiosity, encourage students to ask questions about the world around them, and to instill a sense of civic responsibility. By introducing young learners to the principles of journalism and ethical reporting, news media programs help shape informed and engaged citizens who are capable of navigating the complexities of the modern media landscape.
Furthermore, such programs can enhance students communication skills, creativity, and confidence in expressing their thoughts and opinions. By participating in activities such as writing articles, conducting interviews, or creating multimedia presentations, students develop valuable skills that are essential for success in both academic and professional settings.
Overall, a news media program for elementary school students serve as a platform for promoting critical thinking, media literacy, civic engagement, and communication skills among young learners, preparing them to be active participants in an increasingly interconnected and information-rich society.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
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400 students impacted
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Aputure amaran COB 60xS Video Lighting amaran 60x Upgrade bi-Color Bowens Mount Point-Source LED Studio Light, SSI (D56) of 87, 33,300 lux @ 1m,App Control,9 Lighting FX (amaran 60x S)
• Amazon Business
$182.16
3
$546.48
Aputure Light Dome SE 33.5inch Softbox Bowens Mount with Honeycomb Grid for Aputure Light Storm LS 600d Pro, 300d II, 300x, 120d II or Amaran 100 and 200 COB Series Lights
• Amazon Business
$99.00
2
$198.00
Materials cost
$744.48
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.17
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$785.65
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$138.64
Total project goal
$924.29
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