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Mrs. Soto from Carlsbad NM is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Amplifying Voices, Building Connections

Help me give my students a podcasting studio. It would allow them to share their diverse stories and perspectives with a broader audience, fostering understanding and connection.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Our Title I school seeks funding to establish a podcasting studio specifically designed to promote Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) among our students. This innovative project will provide a platform for students to explore and express their emotions, develop communication and interview skills, and foster a sense of connection within the school community.

Our project goals include: Creating a fully functional podcasting studio with essential equipment for student use; Implementing a training program to equip students with podcasting and interviewing skills; Launch a student-run podcast series focusing on themes of social-emotional learning such as a podcast series tackling bullying prevention strategies; Encourage teachers to integrate student podcasts into existing curriculum units for interactive SEL exploration.

Many of our students come from underprivileged backgrounds and lack access to technology-based learning tools. A podcasting studio would empower our students to share their stories and perspectives, fostering a sense of connection and promoting understanding between our school and the broader community.

Mrs. Soto
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Podcast Equipment Bundle,Audio Interface with DJ Mixer and Condenser Microphone, All-In-One Audio Mixer Perfect for PC/Phone/Laptop,Recording,Streaming,Gaming • Amazon Business $89.99 2 $179.98
Audio Mixer with Sound Card, tenlamp Two 3.5mm Studio Condenser Microphone and G3 Audio interface, Sound Board Voice Changer, Podcast Equipment Bundle for PC Recording Gaming Live Streaming Podcast • Amazon Business $143.99 1 $143.99
M-Audio HDH40 – Over Ear Studio Headphones with Closed Back Design, Flexible Headband and 2.7m Cable for Studio Monitoring, Podcasting and Recording - Black • Amazon Business $39.00 3 $117.00
Video Camera, 1080P 30MP Camcorder IR Night Vision Vlogging Camera for YouTube,3.0" LCD Screen 18X Digital Zoom Recorder Camera with Remote Control, Microphone, Mini Tripod, 2 Battries, 32GB SD Card • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
M-Audio M-Track Duo – USB Audio Interface for Recording, Streaming and Podcasting with Dual XLR, Line & DI Inputs, plus a Software Suite Included • Amazon Business $69.00 1 $69.00
Moukey Microphone Isolation Shield, Foldable Mic Shield with Triple Sound Insulation, Reflection Filter with 3/8" and 5/8" Mic Threaded Mount for Recording Studio, Podcasts, Singing, and Broadcasting • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99

Materials cost

$649.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$689.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.71

Total project goal

$811.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$811.41

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$811.41

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