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Ms. Sewell from McKinney, TX is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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How I See Myself

My students need a camcorder and bag to enable them to record their presentations.

  • $499 goal

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My Students

Do you remember the first time you ever saw yourself on a home video or school video? It causes a very reflective reaction. Seeing yourself on video can make you more critical of yourself, as well as point out positives.

My students attend an alternative school.

They do not recognize their own self-esteem issues. They are typically low-income and have not had the best of opportunities. Our campus is designed to raise their behavioral and academic standard and conduct. These go hand in hand.

My Project

This camcorder will allow them to see the fruits of their labor. It will serve as a wake up call to those who aren't putting forth their best effort and an ego boost for those who accomplish their goals. Being an observer and grader of your own work fosters higher accountability, without a teacher picking apart your work. As they combat their reputations, they will be able to provide video of their work to their home campus, demonstrating a new level of work ethic and achievement.

This project is very important because my students need to see themselves in a better light.

They will also recognize how others might view them. It promotes an awareness that will make them reflect on how to overcome those personal and external judgments.

Ms. Sewell McKinney Daep Learning Center Grades 6-8

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McKinney, TX View local requests

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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon - VIXIA HF R300 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black • Best Buy $349.99 1 $349.99
Case Logic - Camcorder Kit Bag • Best Buy $25.99 1 $25.99

Materials cost

$375.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.76

Total project goal

$498.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.38

1 Donor

-$498.38

Donations toward project cost

-$423.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.76

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