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Rural Tech Fund

@RuralTechFund

The RTF helps reduce the digital divide by providing technology education resources to rural schools and libraries. Founded by @chrissanders88.

 Gainesville, GA
ruraltechfund.org
Joined May 2009
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At Jennings High School in LA, Michael Romine is turning vision into opportunity! In our latest teacher feature blog, he shares his experience building a program with @VEXRobotics. Read it here: ruraltechfund.org/from-class…
The robotics team gathers in a circle on a classroom floor, surrounding VEX equipment and a laptop.

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A heartfelt thank you to @securityonion for their $25,000 donation to the RTF! Their continued generosity helps students explore all the possibilities technology has to offer, and we are grateful to have them alongside us year after year.
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"Students were challenged to build earthquake-resistant towers using LEGO bricks. The goal was to build the tallest tower possible while making sure it could withstand an earthquake simulation and remain standing for at least one minute." - Mr. Cutler, Springfield Township, OH 🧠
A student-constructed Earthquake-resistant tower.

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A student-constructed Earthquake-resistant tower.

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A student-constructed Earthquake-resistant tower.

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Students in Hartford, KS, love using their Snap Circuits to create songs, play games, and learn about Green Energy! 🧠 #Rural #STEM #CSforAll
Students gather around their classroom table, exploring Snap Circuits.

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Students gather around their classroom table, exploring Snap Circuits.

ALT Students gather around their classroom table, exploring Snap Circuits.

A student smiles while unboxing Snap Circuits.

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Ms. Eakin's students in Dayton, TN, are hard at work with their new Bambu Lab printer, designing, exporting, painting, and printing projects! "It is so rewarding for them to see their hard work turn into something tangible." #Rural #STEM #CSforAll
Two students work on their 3D design on a classroom computer.

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Students load filament into their 3D Printer.

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The classroom 3D Printer has a personality, as students taped on the features of a face!

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Ms. Hansen's students in Swea City, IA, have been exploring 3D design! They’ve created everything from trucks, tanks, and skateboards to phone holders, animal-care organizers, and even a scale model of a corn head for a combine. We love seeing where their ideas take them!
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What happens when you give high school students access to high-altitude balloons and the freedom to investigate their own questions? Find out in our newest blog, featuring Mr. Lavigne's students from Hanover, NH! 🎈ruraltechfund.org/hanover-to…
Individuals gather around their high-altitude balloon as they launch their experiments up into the stratosphere.

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"We were able to participate in Kentucky's STLP State Championship this year! We had two teams compete in the Sumo Bots competition, a team compete in the line follow competition, and a team participate in the LEGO Education STEAM Superpower." -Ms Shepherd, Stamping Ground, KY
Two students inspect their robot inside the competition area.

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One of the team's LEGO robots.

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A team of students gathers around their robot on the floor within a competition, behind a table with laptops.

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Our 19 newest projects include 3D Printers, @VEXRobotics, @Sphero, Raspberry Pis, an AT Library, and more! We are off to an exciting start to the school year. 🎉 #Rural #STEM #CSforAll
A United States map shows markers for new RTF projects in Greer, SC; Stewartsville, MO; Grayling, MI; Lockport, NY; Mays Landing, NJ; Yates Center, KS; Arkport, NY; Farmville, VA; Conception Junction, MO; Thornville, OH; Washburn, ND; Claremont, NC; Newport, TN; Mexico, ME; Lake Panasoffkee, FL; Morrisville, VT; Lueders, TX; Michie, TN; and Holdenville, OK.

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"These projects move students from technology consumers to technology creators. Students identify a need, design a solution, test their ideas, make improvements, and ultimately create something that benefits others." Ms. Atcher, Taylorsville, KY 🧠
A student sits at the 3D printer, watching their idea become a reality.

ALT A student sits at the 3D printer, watching their idea become a reality.

A 3D printed creation comes is completed by the Bambu Printer.

ALT A 3D printed creation comes is completed by the Bambu Printer.

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