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Ms. Marrin from Carson, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Documenting the Creative Process

My students need 2 digital cameras to document the creative process, 2 flash drives to save footage in order to edit the creative process and one laptop to edit footage.

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My Students

I teach elementary dance for LAUSD. I have 9 schools with over 1,000 students. We learn national dance standards while integrating our curriculum with other subjects based on the common core standards. My biggest challenge is integrating technology because we are not given a budget.

My students are eager to use technology and are kinesthetic learners.

They love hands-on learning and the ability to express themselves outside of the pen and paper. My schools have some computer technology but do not use video or dance. They also tend to use the computers for word processing and no other software or programs. They also tend to base lessons on test score improvement vs. hands-on activities involving technology or other mediums besides pen and paper.

My Project

My students will use the materials purchased to videotape their dance choreography and then edit the footage into an arts advocacy video on the PC's. The cameras can also be used to videotape progress on other dances so they may evaluate themselves and their peers. The computer can also be used to research dances and other information related to dance history and performance. The students will learn valuable skills such as cooperation, problem solving, video editing, video filming, choreography techniques and performance. All activities and outcomes based on the national dance standards and common core standards.

The donation will allow my students to integrate technology throughout our time together.

They will utilize the materials for the arts advocacy project and other lessons. They will be prepared for the future by being able to utilize technology. They will be motivated and inspired to keep learning in one of the mediums used (dance, computer and video).

Ms. Marrin Catskill Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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

999 students impacted 13donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air� (Latest Model) - 11.6'Display - Intel Core i5 - 4GB Memory - 128GB Flash Storage - Silver • Best Buy Education $799.99 1 $799.99
Fujifilm - JX665 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Indigo Blue • Best Buy Education $67.81 2 $135.62
Kingston DataTraveler SE8 - USB flash drive - 8 GB • Best Buy Education $3.95 2 $7.90

Materials cost

$943.51

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $86.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,073.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$189.53

Total project goal

$1,263.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,263.52

6 Donors

-$500.00

Donations toward project cost

-$425.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$763.51

Match offers toward project cost

-$648.98

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$114.53

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