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The "Ripple" Effect ~ DonorChoose.Org

Like thousands of other teachers, I was amazed, excited, and very grateful to a company I'd never heard of called Ripple.  Many already know that Ripple donated 29 million dollars to DonorsChoose.org and funded over 30,000 teachers!  What an amazing gift for students and teachers!  If you didn't hear about it, check out this broadcast!


I know that everyone just wants to know the amazing items I got for my classroom.  Well, it was 1 item really, with some accessories.  I asked and received a 3d printer (This is a FlashForge 3D printer.  You can check it out HERE)
and the filament for my classroom due to the generous donations of family and Ripple!  I can't even begin to explain the excitement when I told my students.  They have been researching and telling me about all the cool projects we could do with a 3d printer, and I already have several plans up my sleeve!  One includes making catapults for a measuring and data collection project.  I am soaking up any and all information I can find about 3d printing, so if you have a resource feel free to send it my way.  The last time I worked with 3d printers I was using a MakerBot printer so I'm hoping this one isn't too much different.  I would like to formally thank Ripple for their generous donation, and Pinterest for adding ideas to my head! 

 Are you a teacher who was funded because of Ripple's generous donation?  I would love to know what you got, and what your plans are!  Stay tuned in the future to see our projects!   
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