MinecraftEDU Pushing Higher Level Thinking

Verified Non-Profit

Verified Non-Profit

The Description

Aloha!

With these funds I will provide 30 disadvantaged students with the opportunity to have access to MinecraftEDU before and after school. Technology is a fantastic tool but as Arne Duncan says, "The best combination is great teachers working with technology to personalize the learning experience and engage students in the pursuit of the learning they need." Gamification increases interest and creates a personalized experience for all.

The majority of my students know what Minecraft is but only dream of having access to it. Many Mountain View area students do not have internet access where they live. Often these families cannot afford the cost of internet access or even a Minecraft single-user license fee. 

I would like to purchase up to 30 single-user licenses to provide students with access to this individualized learning tool. I will facilitate the class before and after school hours as a structured time to deepen their understanding of common core standards. I believe this is a tool which will enable all my participating students to succeed at a higher level. 

https://minecraftedu.com/purchase

Mahalo for considering my request. 

Sincerely,

Karen Corbell

Back Up Plan

If I do not meet my goal I will purchase as many single-user licenses for MinecraftEdu that the amount raised will allow. Even a few licenses could expose children to this type of enrichment experience in my classroom as time allows. 

Fundraiser Updates (2)

We are almost ready to start the club!

December 6, 2015

Just wanted to let everyone know that we are almost ready to start our MinecraftEDU club! Thank you all for your generous donations! I will update next month. 

$200 Gift From Anonymous Philanthropist

September 19, 2015

Dear Pledge Cents,

I might have missed this opportunity. If not let me tell you about an exciting addition to my MindcraftEDU club plans. I recently attended a fantastic training about how to teach people/kids to CODE. I will now be able to add this option to our school club. If we do not raise the funds to buy enough single use licences, I now can also have them complete the lessons on CODEstudio! I think we will call our new opportunity, Computer Science Club. So far $174 has been raised with a goal of $500. The additional large $200 donation would give me the ability to buy enough single use licenses to get our club going!

Thank you for this great service you provide our students. 

Mahalo,

Karen Corbell

Comments (1)

September 29, 2015

This is a great opportunity that you are bringing to your students! Don't stop sharing. I know one final push is all it will take to hit your goal! I wish you the best of luck!

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About the Creator

I teach impoverished children in a rural area on the Big Island of Hawaii. I push higher level thinking and differentiation through use of technology in my classroom. MindcraftEdu will engage my students further as they problem solve and create connections to common core standards through gamification.

Investments (10)

$52

Charles Johnson

8 years ago

$52

8 years ago

$41

Molly Johnson

8 years ago

$20

DW&J Tollefsrud

8 years ago

$50

Vanessa Puterbaugh

8 years ago

$10

Billeen Carlson

8 years ago

$26

Heather Gauck

8 years ago

$2

Anonymous

8 years ago

$19

Anonymous

8 years ago

$6

Anonymous

8 years ago