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Mr. Bell from Bridgeport, CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Virtual Reality in the Classroom!!!

Help me give my students the newest in Virtual Reality Oculus Quest 2 to teach all the sciences in "Real life" and as an incentive for doing well during these difficult times!!!

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My Students

My students are in an urban district, with every child receiving free lunch due to high poverty. Our school is in jeopardy of being taken over by the state. With a huge financial deficit, it makes it impossible to buy supplies directly through our school system.

Many of my kids have learning disabilities and benefit from hands-on activities at different levels, allowing me to differentiate their classwork.

These children deserve the very best to overcome the poverty cycle and allow them to be college-bound!

My Project

At first, when a friend from Westport, CT that teaches there told me he got an Oculus Quest Virtual Reality machine for his classroom I thought that was out of hand...HOWEVER, after trying it myself including my 12 year old son, the possibilities for teaching and educational information are incredible!!! Since Covid-19 is on the rise, we are unable to go on real field trips, this is the next best thing!!! The educational programs such as National Geographic Explore VR, google earth and Anne Frank VR, tons of science activities such as Mission ISS learning about our solar system, MEL science which is a virtual chemistry lab, and tons of other scientific inquiry games and learning activities!!! I'm amazed at how much this can help in the classroom and hope someday we have enough to get a classroom filled with Virtual Reality headsets but for now one VR Quest will be good enough and used as a privilege for the students that are working well during these tough times.

Mr. Bell Jettie S Tisdale Elementary 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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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

80 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oculus Quest 2 — Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset — 64 GB • Amazon Business $299.00 1 $299.00
CASEMATIX Hard Case Compatible with Oculus Quest 2 and Oculus Quest VR Gaming Headset & Accessories - Oculus Quest Case Storage with Customizable Foam Also fits Elite Strap and Other Accessories • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
65W 45W USB-C AC Charger Fit for Lenovo Chromebook 100e 300e 500e C330 ThinkPad T480 T480s T580 T580s Yoga C930 C940 C740 S730 730 730S 910 920 4x20m26268 Laptop USB Type C Power Supply Adapter Cord • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00

Materials cost

$370.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$406.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.74

Total project goal

$478.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $478.29

5 Donors

-$261.20

Donations toward project cost

-$248.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.93

match offer

-$186.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$158.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.88

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 $0.00

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