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Mr. Soccoa from Staten Island, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Paws Up Productions After School Program

Help me give my students state-of-the-art technology including a mixer, camera, and microphone the media center will feature podcasting abilities and video recording capabilities, providing students with a platform to showcase their talents and share their voices with the world.

  • $1,950 goal

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My Project

We want to open up opportunities with podcasting equipment and more in the world of digital content creation.

The media center will serve as a hub of innovation and collaboration, encouraging students to explore new ideas, express themselves creatively, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.

We need state-of-the-art technology including a mixer, camera, and microphone to make this project happen.By integrating podcasting and video recording into the curriculum, the project aims to empower students to become confident, effective communicators and digital storytellers, preparing them for success in the 21st-century workforce.

Overall, our brand new elementary school media center project promises to inspire and empower students to think outside the box, experiment with new forms of media, and share their unique perspectives with a global audience. It is an exciting opportunity for students to develop essential digital literacy skills and harness the power of technology to create, connect, and inspire.

With this plan and equipment we can successfully launch both a news show on camera and a podcast.

Mr. Soccoa PS 1 Tottenville Grades 3-5

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Staten Island, NY 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

40 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RODE RODECaster Duo Streaming Mixer • Music & Arts $499.00 1 $499.00
Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens | Built-in Wi-Fi | 24.1 MP CMOS Sensor | DIGIC 4+ Image Processor and Full HD Videos • Amazon Business $479.00 1 $479.00
Zoom M3 MicTrak Camera Mounted Recorder • Music & Arts $199.99 1 $199.99
RODE PSA1 Pro Studio Arm • Music & Arts $99.00 2 $198.00
RODE PodMic Dynamic Podcasting Microphone Black • Music & Arts $99.00 2 $198.00
EMART Dimmable Photography Lighting Kit 11 Brightness, Continuous Portable 48 LED Video Light, Tabletop/Low-Angle Shooting, for Game Streams, Conference Zoom, YouTube with 4 Color Filters - 2 Packs • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99

Materials cost

$1,602.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,657.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$292.42

Total project goal

$1,949.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,949.44

3 Donors

-$1,949.44

Donations toward project cost

-$1,657.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$292.42

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