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Mrs. Lam from Honolulu, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Movie Making Kids

Help me give my students the opportunity to make movies using the headphones and microphone to connect to the computer.

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My Project

Media students use filmmaking as a powerful way to express themselves and unleash their creativity. With cameras in hand, they bring their ideas to life, crafting stories that reflect their perspectives and emotions. Whether they’re developing scripts, directing scenes, or capturing footage, each step allows them to explore storytelling in unique and meaningful ways. Collaboration is key, as they work in partners to combine their ideas, ensuring every project is a shared vision that blends their talents and creativity.

Once the filming is complete, the students move to the editing phase, where technology helps them refine their work.

Wearing headphones, they carefully edit their footage on the computer, adjusting scenes, adding music, and ensuring a seamless flow. Using microphones, they record voiceovers, enhancing their films with narration or dialogue that brings their stories to life. With each edit and adjustment, they shape their films into polished, expressive pieces that showcase their artistic abilities and passion for storytelling.

Mrs. Lam Governor Sanford Dole Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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Honolulu, HI 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

100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DonorsChoose - Kensington Hi-Fi Headphones - headphones • Best Buy Education $9.26 20 $185.20
R?DE - NT-USB+ Wired Condenser Microphone with USB Type-C • Best Buy Education $136.81 1 $136.81
UGREEN Headphone Splitter 3.5mm Audio Stereo Y Splitter Aux Extension Cable Male to Female Dual Headphone Jack Adapter for Earphone Compatible with iPhone Samsung iPad Tablet Laptop, Black • Amazon Business $6.49 8 $51.92

Materials cost

$373.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$425.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.17

Total project goal

$501.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $501.16

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 $501.16

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