Classroom in need

To whom it may concern;

My name is Emily and I am a Special Education teacher from Greenwood, IN. I work with a group of students that have emotional disabilities due to past trauma, anxiety, mental health concerns, and current life circumstances. We have been blessed to continue
to see most of our students this year and navigate this season of quarantining, hybrid, and virtual learning. My students have a difficult time connecting with and forming relationships with others. One common bond we can share is video games. I believe video
games can be an amazing educational learning tool. We can play, laugh, and talk about them together. While playing, bonds are formed between peers and adults. We teach students how to win and lose graciously. Most importantly, we let students escape and be
kids for those few minutes during the game. Unfortunately, my personal game console has suddenly stopped working. I’m reaching out to to see if you would be willing to help replace our system with a new or used system so that I can continue to help my students
and use your video games as a tool in my classroom. In the past, I have bought and supplied all the games and systems for my students. I even had my childhood consoles/games that my students enjoyed over the years. Budgets are tight given all the extenuating
circumstances so again, I’m asking for help. Please let me know if your company would be interested in helping out a group of amazing students! We will accept whatever help you are willing to give! I look forward to hearing from you.

Best Wishes,
Miss Emily Behnke

We don't work for Microsoft.

We are mainly volunteers who come here to help each other with Computer/etc. hardware and software problems.

Microsoft will help in software issues and learning programs; hardware no.

Guide for people who have learning disabilities

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...bilities-b422a139-fab0-8047-826a-8879c23a9cb2

https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/education/educators/student-centered-learning

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To contact Microsoft Support:

Contact support

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/contact-support

Also:
https://partner.support.services.microsoft.com/en-us/contactus/windows/tech-services/

"Microsoft office locations around the world"

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worldwide.aspx

"Global Customer Service phone numbers"

https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/13948/global-customer-service-phone-numbers

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Regards.

Was reading this the other day, there thinking about using it in classrooms as an educational tool that engages kids...

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jul/02/microsoft-teachers-minecraft-classroom-education

This thread is starting to remind me of a grade 3 classroom

Hey teffy1! That sounds like an awesome way to get kids engaged at school! Unfortunately we do not have the ability to sponsor or supply promotional materials here on the forums. The

Microsoft PR contact page is a good place to look for additional options though we can't speculate on the options they would be able to provide. Thanks!

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