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Ms. Tanner from Broken Arrow OK is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Quiet Place

Help me give my students a place to record their podcasts without being unsupervised.

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My Project

The recording booth effectively minimizes sound, ensuring that only the students' voices are heard during podcast recordings. By minimizing external noise interference, it creates an environment conducive to focused learning and facilitates the production of professional-quality recordings.

My primary goal is to provide students with a platform for creative expression through podcasting.

By granting access to recording equipment and resources, I aim to nurture their storytelling abilities, foster original thinking, and cultivate a culture of creativity within the classroom.

Podcasting serves as a medium for developing communication skills such as public speaking, active listening, and effective storytelling. Through practice, feedback, and reflection, our aim is to help students refine these skills, preparing them for future academic and professional endeavors.

In today's digital age, proficiency in media production tools is crucial. Through this project, I seek to enhance students' digital literacy by familiarizing them with recording software, audio editing techniques, and online publishing platforms. This equips them with essential skills for navigating the digital landscape confidently.

Podcasting often entails collaboration and teamwork. My objective is to promote collaborative learning experiences where students collaborate to plan, record, and produce podcasts on topics of mutual interest. This approach fosters teamwork skills, encourages peer-to-peer learning, and fosters a sense of community within the classroom.

Finally, I aim to bolster students' confidence by providing opportunities to showcase their work and receive constructive feedback. As their ideas come to life through podcasting, students gain confidence in their abilities, develop a sense of ownership over their projects, and become more self-assured communicators.

Ms. Tanner
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Synthizer Recording Booth, Portable Vocal Booth for Home Studio, Studio Setup with Sound dampening Blankets (Foldable) • Amazon Business $399.99 1 $399.99

Materials cost

$399.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$468.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.69

Total project goal

$551.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $551.28

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $501.28

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