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Mrs. Giraud from CUTLER BAY, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fostering Innovation With Micro:bit

Help me give my students the opportunity to be creative and learn problem-solving skills through the use of Micro:bit.

  • $537 goal

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Mrs. Giraud has another project! Donate to Engaging Future Engineers With iPads to help her classroom.

$4,203 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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 Project

In today's fast-changing technologically-inclined world, preparing the next generation for success is crucial. One way to nurture their creativity and problem-solving skills is through the use of Micro:bit kits in our robotics classroom. Micro:bit is a small hand-held programmable device that lets young learners experiment with coding and electronics. These kits are affordable, easy to use, and versatile, empowering our students to unlock their potential and become tomorrow's innovators.

By using Micro:Bit, students gain confidence and competence to come up with creative solutions to real-world problems, paving the way for a new generation of tech-savvy entrepreneurs and engineers.

For underserved communities and those without access to advanced technology, these kits can open up a world of possibilities, bridging the digital divide and promoting equal education opportunities.

Learning and working with Micro:bit will also help students engage in fun group activities that foster camaraderie and cooperation. Working together teaches them essential social and interpersonal skills, crucial for their personal and professional growth. As technology becomes more essential in every field, there's a growing skills gap. Introducing Micro:bit robotics education early on equips our students with the necessary tools to succeed in a technology-driven world. The hands-on experience they gain not only boosts academic achievements but also improves their chances of finding good jobs in the future.

Micro:bit projects also encourage critical thinking and problem-solving. Students learn to analyze and solve problems systematically. Through trial and error, they develop resilience and perseverance, valuable qualities that extend beyond robotics and are beneficial in all areas of life. I hope you can help us foster innovation with Micro:Bit in our classroom!

Mrs. Giraud Cutler Bay Middle School Grades 6-8

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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CUTLER BAY, FL View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
microbit v2 Club Pack with 10 BBC Micro:bit V2 Boards, Battery Holders, Micro USB Cable,20 AAA Batteries for Coding and Programming • Amazon Business $209.99 2 $419.98

Materials cost

$419.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$456.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.52

Total project goal

$536.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $536.80

1 Donor

-$304.19

Donations toward project cost

-$304.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$178.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$152.09

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.84

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$53.68

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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