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Ms. Williams from Bronx, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Light & Sound Lead to Better Learning

Help me give my students high-quality educational videos with a microphone and lighting.

  • $309 goal

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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 Students

My school is a small public elementary school in the Bronx, NY. Our school is committed to providing all students with a well-rounded curriculum that engages students in hands-on, project-based learning as well as developing social skills and building character.

50% of our student population are from low-income families.

We work hard to ensure that economics doesn't get in the way of a quality education. Our students are eager to learn. They need a hand up not a hand out.

My Project

The use of educational videos are a powerful and useful learning tool in the classroom. With the current state of our world, video is more important than ever to keep us connected as learners and as a community. Research shows that students respond better to learning from familiar faces and voices, which is why teachers like me, everywhere are creating their own videos.

I lacked an understanding of the importance of lighting and audio to keep students engaged in virtual learning.

Lighting and sound are often overlooked when creating video content. It is very easy for students to lose focus or become disengaged when they can't hear or see clearly. How many of us have heard students saying, "I can't hear you or that picture is blurry." Within seconds, students can check out of learning.

Improving my visual and auditory equipment will make my videos more appealing to the multi-sensory approach to learning and is a game-changer in providing high-quality professional video experiences for my students. I've been using an older mac book internal speakers and the sound often comes through in a crackling, choppy way. Although, the use of natural light is the best light many times I am not able to begin recording videos until night. These basic supplies will help tremendously in creating and recording online and live lessons by providing good quality audio, lighting, and allow me to be creative with virtual backgrounds regardless of the time of day.

There is no replacement for in-person learning however educational videos are the new normal and this equipment will provide me with what I need to keep my students actively engaged and learning.

Ms. Williams Ampark Neighborhood School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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
Blue Yeti Nano Premium USB Mic for Recording and Streaming - Shadow Grey • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
ESDDI Softbox Photography Lighting Kit 800W Continuous Photo Studio Equipment with 2x50 x 70cm Reflectors and 2 x E27 Socket 5500K Bulbs for Portraits Fashion and Product Shooting • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Professional 2.4G Wireless Microphone Set, Wireless Lavalier Microphone with Lavalier Lapel Mics, Compatible with Bus Amplifier, PA Speaker, Home Theater and Public Speaking, Wedding, Presentations • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Emart 6 x 9 ft Photography Backdrop Background, Green Chromakey Muslin Background Screen for Photo Video Studio, 4 x Backdrop Clip • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98

Materials cost

$228.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.30

Total project goal

$308.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $308.68

6 Donors

-$308.68

Donations toward project cost

-$262.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.30

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