Slides to accompany a discussion on using "My Class Needs" to fund educational resources. Completed as part of the Masters of Education Program through Brandon University. #01752online #edadmin

1. 01.752 Intro to Ed Admin
November 8, 2017
Kirsten Thompson
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2. Traditional government-funded model Collaborative, community approach
that leaves all options open
Figure 2: Per student spending in public elementary and secondary schools (2010/11). (2017).
Uploaded by PolicyNote. Available online at: http://www.policynote.ca/education-crisis/
Equity Crowdfunding. (Accessed 2017). Uploaded by Best Crowdfunding Websites. Available
online at: http://img.best-crowdfunding-websites.com/2013/12/Equity-Crowdfunding-for-
Startups.png

3.  1642 projects in British Columbia
 2 projects in Manitoba
 Technology & experiential learning
 ~1450 projects for K-6 level
Impact. (2017). Uploaded to My Class Needs by Curriculum Services Canada. Available online
at: https://myclassneeds.ca/en/about/impact/

4.  Does crowdfunding fuel inequality between
schools?
 Will successful crowdfunding campaigns
lead governments to budget less for public
education?
 What additional options are available
when crowdfunding is not successful?
 How does this function for on-reserve
schools?
 What is the official stance on crowdfunding
by Manitoba Teachers’ Society? Crowdfunding for schools. (2013). Uploaded to Eduptopia by Gwen Pescatore. Available online
at: https://www.edutopia.org/groups/community-bulletin-board/647136

5. Pros
 Can potentially fill gaps in existing
budgeting models
 Provides opportunities previously
unavailable for students
 Allows donors to positively influence
education
 Removes/lowers risk/fundraising
efforts for educators
 Timely response (150 days)
Cons
 Can fuel inequality between schools
or classrooms
 Could reduce government
accountability towards funding
 May not adhere to divisional,
provincial fundraising guidelines
 Resource ownership complications
 Not guaranteed

6.  What sources of funding do you currently access that fall outside of traditional
government funding?
 Do you feel that crowdfunding is uniquely different than other fundraising
campaigns your school has participated in?
 Would you use crowdfunding to fund something in your building? If so, what?