We need Chromebooks, and video equipment to create student digital stories that support our school-wide PBIS.
$1,321 goal
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My students are an amazing group of young people that have shifted their learning to real world applicable opportunities. They have focused on design thinking pedagogy and student directed opportunities that allow them to take ownership of what and how they learn skills and concepts. This flipping of traditional school has been a difficult transition for some (both students and staff) as the idea of no longer thinking..."What does the teacher want me to say/do versus what do I want to learn more about and why does this peek my interests"...has been frustrating at times for my students. I kept repeating the mantra that "If I am talking I know the information if you are talking you do".
This drive to learn and not just value the grade earned has been an intricate part of what this community holds dear to their hearts. My students are Title I and come from a small rural town that has strong family values. We value STEAM, Immersion and the arts. Many work to improve our school through PBIS and student-led service projects.
Students will use the stages of design thinking to tell their digital story by empathizing with their community. They will use the sports cams to take video footage of their interviews, and observations. Students can use the webcam to gather research by Skyping experts and or use it to also take video footage. The microphone will help students to not only create a more polished video, but empower them to have a voice in their digital stories. This process will include utilizing key 21st century skills (communication, creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and citizenship). For example, they will use the Chromebooks to edit together their digital storytelling. They will incorporate all stages to synthesize a high quality video. Students will focus on their experiences relevance in helping create a positive school-wide community through PBIS lessons. Their digital story's will encourage compassion, tolerance and understanding through integration of technology, and highlight strengths/needs in their school/community.
In Their Own Words
We just completed a design thinking project on tolerance in our English/History classes. Through that activity a group of students came up with the idea to use digital storytelling to help teach PBIS at our school. We will research, interview and observe issues that have a negative affect on students and staff. We will create digital stories to teach expected behaviors and empower other students to use their voice to better our campus. The goal is to allow students to address social issues that impact the culture of the school by empathizing with the path each child has walked in their young lives, and helping to create a positive support system for all students.
Student leaders will organize the groups and oversee the interview, research and observation phase. The information gathered will allow us to gear our digital stories to the needs of our school and community. Student leaders will also be required to interview stakeholders such as Principals, Board Members, and District Office Staff. Understanding the needs of the community and interviewing them provides strong leadership skills and opportunities for us as 8th graders. Group leaders will also assist with planning, implementation, and editing of digital stories. Design Thinking allows for all students to take leadership, as this is our process and focus.
8th graders transition from small middle schools to larger high schools. We want to be prepared to look at learning as more than just information, but as opportunities for us to speak up. Our voice is powerful and we need to learn to use it to improve our school. The world is changing and being ready to get a job requires us to collaborate, and critically think. We want to leave our campus better than when we first came to our school. PBIS has instilled in us the desire to be part of the solution to help change our school. We want to work with staff to show struggling students that they are not alone and that all students matter at our school. The ultimate goal is to reduce ineligible students by improving their grades and behavior through our PBIS digital stories.
More than a third 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
2017 Newest Acer Premium R11 11.6" Convertible 2-in-1 HD IPS Touchscreen Chromebook - Intel Quad-Core Celeron N3160 1.6GHz, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, Bluetooth, HD Webcam, HDMI, USB 3.0, Chrome OS - White
• Amazon Business
$296.00
2
$592.00
AKASO EK7000 4K WIFI Sports Action Camera Ultra HD Waterproof DV Camcorder 12MP 170 Degree Wide Angle
• Amazon Business
$69.99
2
$139.98
Blue Yeti USB Microphone - Blackout Edition
• Amazon Business
$117.69
1
$117.69
Logitech 1080p Pro Stream Webcam for HD Video Streaming and Recording at 1080p 30FPS
• Amazon Business
$65.00
1
$65.00
SanDisk Ultra 32GB microSDHC UHS-I Card with Adapter, Grey/Red, Standard Packaging (SDSQUNC-032G-GN6MA)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
2
$23.98
Neewer 50-In-1 Action Camera Accessory Kit for GoPro Hero Session/5 Hero 1 2 3 3+ 4 5 6 SJ4000 5000 6000 DBPOWER AKASO VicTsing APEMAN WiMiUS Rollei QUMOX Lightdow Campark And Sony Sports DV and More
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
SanDisk 64GB Class 4 SDXC Flash Memory Card, Frustration-Free Packaging- SDSDB-064G-AFFP (Label May Change)
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
AmazonBasics Lightweight Mini Tripod
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Materials cost
$987.58
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$90.36
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.81
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,122.75
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$198.13
Total project goal
$1,320.88
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,320.88
4 Donors
-$1,178.24
Donations toward project cost
-$1,016.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$161.74
match offer
-$125.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$106.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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