My students need to be able to record their voices to do projects like news shows, podcasts, tutorials, and animations.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Smith's classroom raised $475
This project is fully funded
My Students
I teach Technology and Media Arts (formerly TV Production) to K-8 students in a Creative & Performing Arts Academy. Our K-5th grade students learn a variety of art disciplines, including Dance, Drama, Visual Art, Music, and (Digital) Media Arts. Our 6th-8th grade students select a major to focus on for three years, where they routinely complete college level assignments.
We are a public school, but a magnet program.
K-5 students are selected via a lottery. 6th-8th grade students audition for placement into their major.
My Project
Our Media Arts students record and edit movies, animations, screencast tutorials, and more, but we don't have enough microphones for everyone!
With these headset microphones, students will be able to record audio for their 3D animations, tutorials, and more without waiting in line for the few mics we have.
More time with the equipment means more time engaged and learning.
Some students have found creative ways around needing microphones, including adding text to their videos in post production or relying solely on soundtracks and visuals to advance the plots of their stories, but they need experience with audio editing as well!
Don't make us wait in silence! Our students have voices, and they want to be heard!
More than a third of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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