Project idea
Student Podcast Studio
A small recording setup lets students research, script and publish audio, building literacy, speaking and media skills.
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Educational objectives
- Develop research and writing skills
- Practise speaking and listening
- Teach responsible media publishing
Who benefits
ELA, social studies and media classes or clubs.
Suggested equipment and services
- Microphones
- Headphones
- Audio interface
- Laptop
- Editing software
- Acoustic panels
Indicative budget
Illustrative — not a quote| Item | Qty | Unit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB microphonesIndicative estimate | 4 | $100 | $400 |
| HeadphonesIndicative estimate | 4 | $50 | $200 |
| LaptopIndicative estimate | 1 | $900 | $900 |
| Editing software (annual)Indicative estimate | 1 | $150 | $150 |
| Acoustic panelsIndicative estimate | 1 | $200 | $200 |
| Illustrative total | $1,850 | ||
Rough planning figures only. Replace with current prices or supplier quotations before applying.
Potential funding
Related guides
Implementation checklist
- Review publishing and privacy policy
- Get parent permissions
- Pick a quiet space
- Plan software licences