Tech Upgrade for Online Teaching

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*Update: WOW!! Thank you so much to everyone for donating. I’m incredibly touched and encouraged by the support. Seriously, not sure what I was expecting putting this out there but in less than 24hrs any expectations at all, have been far far exceeded. Truly grateful, much love to you all. - Matt Hey Everyone,  I’m here asking for a little help. As a lot of you know I work as a Teaching Artist teaching creative writing and poetry as a guest teacher with various schools all across WA state. As things have moved online it has become apparent that my 2009 macbook is not cutting it in terms of a multi-function teaching tool and has posed as a big hurdle for me in delivering my job effectively. I’m hoping to raise $1200 to purchase a new device that has the power to stream and run several programs simultaneously, which will improve my ability to teach effectively. The kids are annoyed with my obsolete tech yall!!! My laptop is older than they are!! lol Needless to say these have been particularly challenging times for all of us and asking the community for something like this triggers all sorts of feelings of guilt and makes me uncomfortable  in so many ways. I’m fortunate that we’ve had just enough income to stay afloat over here but where we are currently makes certain new purchases nearly impossible. Many thanks in advance for considering and/or anything you can spare. much love Matt

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*Update: WOW!! Thank you so much to everyone for donating. I’m incredibly touched and encouraged by the support. Seriously, not sure what I was expecting putting this out there but in less than 24hrs any expectations at all, have been far far exceeded. Truly grateful, much love to you all. - Matt

Hey Everyone, 

I’m here asking for a little help. As a lot of you know I work as a Teaching Artist teaching creative writing and poetry as a guest teacher with various schools all across WA state. As things have moved online it has become apparent that my 2009 macbook is not cutting it in terms of a multi-function teaching tool and has posed as a big hurdle for me in delivering my job effectively. I’m hoping to raise $1200 to purchase a new device that has the power to stream and run several programs simultaneously, which will improve my ability to teach effectively. The kids are annoyed with my obsolete tech yall!!! My laptop is older than they are!! lol 

Needless to say these have been particularly challenging times for all of us and asking the community for something like this triggers all sorts of feelings of guilt and makes me uncomfortable  in so many ways. I’m fortunate that we’ve had just enough income to stay afloat over here but where we are currently makes certain new purchases nearly impossible. Many thanks in advance for considering and/or anything you can spare. 

much love 

Matt
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  • Rosie Neitzel
    • $100
    • 5 yrs
  • Clay King
    • $300
    • 5 yrs
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Matt Gano
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Seattle, WA

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