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Mrs. Robison from Malvern, AR is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Walkie Talkie about Economics and Personal Finance!

Help me give my students walkie-talkies to experience real-world business and workforce communication

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Enhancing Communication in the Economics Classroom with Walkie-Talkies

In an economics and personal finance classroom, effective communication is essential for fostering understanding and collaboration among students.

Walkie-talkies can greatly enhance this communication by allowing students to share ideas and ask questions in real-time, especially during group activities and discussions. With walkie talkies, students can easily communicate with their peers and teachers, ensuring that everyone is engaged and on the same page. This instant connectivity can lead to more dynamic discussions about economic concepts, as students can quickly clarify doubts or bounce ideas off each other without the delay of traditional methods, such as raising hands or waiting for turns to speak.

Moreover, incorporating walkie-talkies into classroom activities can simulate real-world economic scenarios where communication is key. For instance, students could use walkie-talkies during role-playing exercises to negotiate trades or make business decisions, mirroring real-life economic interactions. This hands-on approach not only makes learning more interactive and fun but also helps students grasp complex economic theories by applying them in practical situations. By using walkie talkies, educators can create an environment that promotes teamwork, sharpens communication skills, and ultimately prepares students for future challenges in both academic and professional settings.

Mrs. Robison Malvern High School Grades 9-12

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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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Malvern, AR View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

150 students impacted 13donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
SAMCOM FPCN30A Two Way Radios Long Range 5 Watts Walkie Talkies for Adults Rechargeable 2 Way Radios UHF Programmable Handheld Business Radio 1500mAh Battery with Earpieces,Group Call, 6 Packs • Amazon Business $297.80 2 $595.60

Materials cost

$595.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $49.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$683.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.65

Total project goal

$804.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $804.32

9 Donors

-$401.28

Donations toward project cost

-$342.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.69

Matching donations from our partners

-$401.27

Match offers toward project cost

-$341.08

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.19

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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 $0.00

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