SCS Audio Eagle News:

January 2009

We recently were notified that Kidcast had selected Test Tube TV as the best student created inquiry podcast! Dan Schmit said of the podcast, “Their show is a great example of using podcasting to document and share a process that is clearly linked to understanding the world around you. They create experiment podcasts that students in other schools could easily use to conduct their own experiments. I really like their show because it isn’t just about passively watching or listening, it’s about doing…or more accurately…it’s about doing science and inquiry.” We are delighted to receive this award! go to the Kidcast Page

February 2008

Best Buy Teach Grant - Our elementary school was notified in February that it had been selected to receive a $2000 grant from Best Buy! The money will be used to buy equipment which students can use to create enhanced podcasts.

March 2007

On March 15, four of our podcasters joined Miss Bosch at the MACUL conference at Cobo Hall. They shared our podcast with other educators and demonstrated the equipment they use to create our podcast. While at the conference, they interviewed some teachers and recorded their personal impressions. Click here to listen to the Report from MACUL.

February 2007

SCS Audio Eagle Elementary was featured on the front page of the Southfield Community section of the Detroit Free Press on Sunday, February 11, 2007. Reporter Melanie Scott and photographer Hugh Grannum visited with our podcast team on the morning of January 30. Our podcasters were able to explain and demonstrate how they create their podcasts.

September 2006

We are excited to announce that we have received a grant from MACUL to buy equipment for a podcasting class for the 2006 school year! With these funds we have been able to purchase software, digital voice recorders, microphones, keyboards, and other equipment so that students can learn how to podcast.