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These talented fifth graders at Gibbs Elementary in Little Rock are working on their NPR Student Podcast Challenge entries! So excited for them! They chose some neat topics. #nprstudentpodcastchallenge #studentpodcasts #youngpodcasters
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🎧 Listen to more early entries we love here for inspiration! Deadline for this year's middle/high school contest is April 28. Good luck! 5/5 https://t.co/t7RoEGWB4x
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Listen to these podcasts from middle and high school students, selected from entries submitted on or before March 3.
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Last but not least! From Paula in Seattle, a beautiful personal story on dance and how it's shaped her as a person 4/5
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Next! In Her:The Podcast, Skye and JJ offer a Black history lesson in a talk show format. We loved how they made a personal connection to a historical figure 3/5
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It’s my 5th year of working with students to create amazing podcasts!! Last year, we had a Top 10 Finalist!! I think we have a winner this year 🤞🏽🤩 @NPR #studentpodcastchallenge @wolvestweet @WeVideoEdu
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NPR's podcasting resources all in one place !!! Teachers, students or anyone who wants to make your own podcast — check out @npr_ed's Sound Advice page. You'll find tips & tricks from our very own NPR podcast producers and more ✨ https://t.co/mYwFRdHXDp
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NPR's Guide to Podcasting – everything from choosing a story to editing sound.
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For more on finding your podcasting voice, subscribe to our newsletter! Our intern @freshlyproduced will share more tips & tricks in next week's newsletter, so look out for that ➡️ https://t.co/nLzhhJzgQb
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On this week's Student Podcast newsletter, intern @freshlyproduced talks with @NPRLifeKit’s @MarielleSegarra about tips for writing for the ear. Here’s their top 3 🎙️ ✏️Use everyday words 📓 Include one idea per sentence 🗣️Keep things fresh by changing your tone
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In the #SOTU Biden mentioned students doing their homework in Mcdonald's parking lots The pandemic highlighted America's issues with the internet -- especially in rural areas. @nprpolitics @npr @npr_ed But lots of new federal funding will help: https://t.co/NklJuXws6w
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President Biden's infrastructure package includes $65 billion for improving broadband. That money could make a big difference for rural college students, who are especially disconnected.
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💡A podcast writing tip: You’re not writing an essay. You’re talking with your audience. Think about who’s listening to you (a sibling, other students, etc.), and write for them.
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We’re spotlighting this #SPC entry about Madam CJ Walker, America’s first recorded self-made woman millionaire. The hosts of “HER: The Podcast” brought their whole personalities into the story. https://t.co/fMYPkG9e1T
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Black History Month has begun! ✊🏿🔊🗓️ Tell us what Black history podcasts, speeches, music, etc. you’re listening to that we should know about.
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Here are more strategies from teachers @Morton201: 🎧 Listening to great podcasts together 🥾 Running a podcasting bootcamp 🎤 Using recording tools like Flipgrid to have students practice pitching 🏫 Hosting a feedback panel with school community members as guest judges
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Check out our teaching guide to get started with your class!
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Guidance on planning classroom instruction.
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Like our reporter @sequoiastweets says, once they make a podcast, students “can’t stop now. They can’t go back to essays.”
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Podcast like a champion! Check out this interview with teachers at J. Sterling Morton East High School @Morton201, whose students have been in the Student Podcast Challenge finalist pool year-after-year! (THREAD) https://t.co/h4fZU7Sq4B
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To celebrate four years of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge, we highlight teachers whose students have shined.
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