@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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"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.

ALT A student-constructed Earthquake-resistant tower.

A student-constructed Earthquake-resistant tower.

ALT A student-constructed Earthquake-resistant tower.

A student-constructed Earthquake-resistant tower.

ALT A student-constructed Earthquake-resistant tower.

A student-constructed Earthquake-resistant tower.

ALT 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.

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

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.

ALT 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.

ALT Two students work on their 3D design on a classroom computer.

Students load filament into their 3D Printer.

ALT Students load filament into their 3D Printer.

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

ALT 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.

ALT 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.

ALT Two students inspect their robot inside the competition area.

One of the team's LEGO robots.

ALT One of the team's LEGO robots.

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

ALT 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.

ALT 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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Students in Pikeville, KY, took the competition world by storm! With three active teams between Pikeville Elementary and Pikeville Junior High, the students worked hard and brought home a number of awards. We are excited to see what Ms. Robinson's students do next!
Students gather around a competition table.

ALT Students gather around a competition table.

A crowd gathers around the competition table as a student positions a robot.

ALT A crowd gathers around the competition table as a student positions a robot.

Four students pose with their awards!

ALT Four students pose with their awards!

Two students pose with their LEGO builds.

ALT Two students pose with their LEGO builds.

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Ms. Pomykal's students in Lott, TX, are coding! "It's been a fun adventure for students to code on their own and see the result on the micro:bit. I hope that students will keep wanting to code in their 'free' class time!"
A student works with a micro:bit on a classroom computer.

ALT A student works with a micro:bit on a classroom computer.

Students work with micro:bit on classroom computers.

ALT Students work with micro:bit on classroom computers.

A student smiles while coding a micro:bit.

ALT A student smiles while coding a micro:bit.

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Even better? They shared their creations at STEAM Night, where younger students got to play, explore, and see what’s possible. As one student put it: “I didn’t know a computer’s keyboard is just one way to make something happen on a computer.” 💡
A student's hand is pressed on a cardboard rectangle covered in tin foil, attached to a laptop via Makey Makeys.

ALT A student's hand is pressed on a cardboard rectangle covered in tin foil, attached to a laptop via Makey Makeys.

Students gather around a game on a laptop, with one indvidual controlling the game with a creation attached via Makey Makeys.

ALT Students gather around a game on a laptop, with one indvidual controlling the game with a creation attached via Makey Makeys.

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