Publishing Par-tay!
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What
was good: This teacher asked for things in a very reasonable price range (colored
pencils, pencil sharpeners, paper, etc.) which are all things that every
classroom truly does need so people would most likely be inclined to contribute
donations for necessitates. She also described her level of brainstorming for
her project in great depth, and said exactly what each thing she asked for
would be used for in her classroom.
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What
could be improved: There was hardly any explanation of the specific types of
students in the classroom. It didn’t share what they have tried in the past to
make her realize there was a change that needed to be made, and I think donors
would be more likely to contribute if they were told more specifics about the
students.
Sensory Success
for Special Learners
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What was good: This teacher did a great job telling all about her
classroom in depth. What variety of students she has, what their disability
ranges are, age ranges, and what she believes would benefit them as a whole and
why. She wants them to have more visual and hands on activities throughout
class to keep them engaged and makes good points for why she is asking for the
things she is.
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What could be improved: Overall, I think this is a
very good donors choose, however, each material item that the teacher is asking
for is quite pricey. The cheapest item is $79, and the most expensive is $299. I
think in a case like this, where she is asking for multiple expensive things,
it may be a better strategy to break them up and create multiple donors choose
requests in order for people to feel like their money would actually make a substantial
difference in this classroom.
Calming
Classroom Environment
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What was good: This teacher told about her students
in a way that is very easy to understand, and flows very well. She made it
clear what the need to help with their disabilities and how she would
incorporate the donated items into her classroom. She also went through what a
normal day looks like in her classroom, which I thought added a lot to the
drive.
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What could be improved: Though I did like the way
this donors choose was set up, I don’t see her meeting her request. She is
asking for a very specific, giant, $500 rug, as well as (also kind of
expensive) light filters. I think that the light filters are a much more
realistic possibility for her to receive the funds for because they would probably
make more of a difference, they’re cheaper, and they can be split up amongst
donors in different ways because she is asking for multiples. I think she
should consider lowering her bar slightly for the rug because I don’t see many
people reading this and deciding to donate $500 for a rug.
