Students in 4th grade at CP Smith have created podcast episodes about the people and places that make our community special. Students selected their topics, wrote interview questions, interviewed community members, edited and produced their podcasts. We are working with other elementary schools in VT to explore and celebrate our communities through podcasting. VT has just one area code (802), but within 802 there are a diversity of community experiences. This podcast project provides students with an authentic place to share their ideas about their communities and provides listeners with a deeper understanding of what makes each VT community special to its young residents.
CP Smith would like to thank all the people who made time to participate in these interviews.
- Leddy Park Podcast: Abdi & Sonny interview Mr. Liam & Ms. Sessions
- C.P. Smith Elementary Podcast: Sabrina interviews Mr. Phelan (Principal) & Mr. Safran (Teacher)
- Bike Park at Leddy Podcast: Harrison interviews Max Madalinksi (Parks Project Manager)
- Burlington High School Basketball Podcast: Anmol & Dylan interview Coach B.J. Robertson
- Burlington Area Hockey Assoc (BAHA) Podcast: Janessa interviews Coach Eric
- Candylicious Podcast: Charlie & Sammy interview Khuyen Tran (store owner)
- Echo Center Podcast: Alexander & Sawyer interviw Eli Phillips (Echo center staff) & a classmate
- Echo Center Podcast: Rowan interviews Eli Phlilips from Echo
- Green Mountain Animal Hospital Podcast: Coco interviews Simone Meertens (Vetinarian)
- Favorite Nepali Foods Podcast: Shrina & Anasuya interview a classmate & Sunita Basnet (Multi-Lingual Liason for BSD)
- Ethan Allen Woods Podcast: Claire & Scarlett interview Mr. Dave & Ms. Jade
- VT Golden Dome Book Award Podcast: Nori & Mandela interview Hannah Peacock (committee member) & Ms. Arlyn
- Gardens at CP Smith Podcast: Muslimo & Rayan interview Ms. Jen Trapani & Ms. Weishaar
- Camping Podcast: Alen & August interview Nurse Christine & Ms. Wright
- Gardens at CP Smith Podcast: Gavin interviews Ms. Weishaar
- Little League Podcast: Matteo interviews Bruce Willette
- Bobcats Hockey Podcast: Reilly interviews Coach Jason Frank
- Nepali Culture Podcast: Rehan interviews Sunita Basnet (Multi-Lingual Liason for BSD)
- Ethan Allen Homestead Podcast: Eli & Julian interview Lauren Chicote (Winooski Valley Park District Staff) & Skye Makaris (Educator at Ethan Allen Homestead)
- The Bagel Cafe Podcast: Clover & Scarlet interview Steve Sclafani (baker at The Bagel) & classmates
- CP Smith Library Podcast: Sahana & Stephani interview Ms. Sherry & Ms. Arlyn
Why Podcasting?
Student Engagement: Through podcasting students can share their learning with an authentic audience. Podcasting projects can be structured so that students have choice and a voice in the way the story is told. Podcasting in small groups can support every learner in having a meaningful role and an opportunity to share their learning beyond the school walls.
Media Literacy & Positive Media Engagement:
* By creating multimedia content, students deepen their understanding of how media can communicate ideas and evoke emotional responses.
* Podcasting engages students in being using technology in positive and constructive ways.
* Podcasting is Digital Citizenship in action! Digital Citizenship is about more than online safety. It’s about supporting learners to be thoughtful, empathetic digital citizens who can wrestle with the important ethical questions at the intersection of technology and humanity.
