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Mrs. Nials from Las Cruces, NM is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Take My Students on a Virtual Field Trip

Help me give my students virtual reality headsets for the ability to take field trips through time.

  • $669 goal

This project expired on June 20, 2024.

This project expired on June 20, 2024.

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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 Project

I am constantly striving to provide my students with innovative and immersive learning experiences that go beyond traditional classroom instruction. I believe that the best way to understand history, geography, and culture is to experience them firsthand. To achieve this, we are seeking your generous support to implement virtual field trips using Oculus VR technology in our social studies classrooms.

The Oculus VR platform presents a revolutionary opportunity to transform how our students engage with the world.

With virtual reality, we can transport our students to historical sites, cultural landmarks, and geographical wonders from the comfort of our classrooms. The benefits of incorporating Oculus VR into our social studies curriculum are numerous and profound. Virtual field trips provide an unparalleled level of immersion. Students can explore ancient civilizations, walk through historical battlegrounds, or visit iconic monuments as if they were truly there. VR enables our students to gain a global perspective by virtually visiting places they may never have the opportunity to see in person. This exposure fosters greater understanding and empathy for different cultures and regions. Virtual field trips are inclusive, allowing all students to participate, regardless of physical limitations or financial constraints. This technology ensures that every student has equal access to these enriching experiences.

Implementing Oculus VR technology in our social studies classrooms will not only elevate the quality of education I provide, but, also prepare our students for a future where digital literacy and virtual experiences play an increasingly critical role.

Mrs. Nials Camino Real Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Las Cruces, NM View local requests

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

161 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Meta - Quest 3 Breakthrough Mixed Reality - 128GB - White • Best Buy Education $530.11 1 $530.11

Materials cost

$530.11

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$568.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.25

Total project goal

$668.31

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