Middle school podcast club demonstrates classroom uses of legacy grant equipment
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Arlington Middle School staff described how six podcast stations bought with a legacy grant are being used across subjects to boost student engagement; students presented short remarks and the board was invited to sample published work on 'Tiger Bites.'
Arlington Middle School staff told the school board that podcasting equipment purchased with a legacy grant has expanded student engagement and curricular opportunities.
The presentation outlined six podcasting stations (two permanent library stations and four portable units for fieldwork) obtained through a legacy grant. Staff described uses across social studies, English language arts and a high-school creative-writing sequence, saying the devices encourage shy students to participate and support projects such as historical chats and book talks.
Students who visit the board meeting introduced themselves and spoke briefly about the club's benefits. "One thing I really liked about the podcast club is that you get to listen to what other people's stories are and get to know them better," said a student identifying themselves as Bridal. Another student, Sarah Thompson, said she valued learning how to communicate with others through podcasting.
The club also published its first episode, an interview with military kids, on the district podcast feed "Tiger Bites," and the club plans to bring equipment to Donaldson Elementary's literacy night on Jan. 29. Staff asked board members to consider attending or sampling the student-produced episodes.
Board members responded positively and encouraged further sharing of student work across the district.