Middle School Students Find Their Voices in The SandBox!
A safe, secure & private podcast network with a proven flexible curriculum that helps build confident self-expression.
what's in the sandbox?
the Sandbox podcast network
the Sandbox podcast network
the Sandbox podcast network
The SandBox Network is private and SECURE, accessible by teachers and students only. There are NO ads, visible comments, reviews, or ratings to ensure an emotionally safe experience. Member schools will be provided the essential tools to help create amazing student content.
customizable curriculum
the Sandbox podcast network
the Sandbox podcast network
The SandBox Network Curriculum is comprised of 20 units, in 4 blocks, that include Goals, Writing, and Tech Tips. The entire program is customizable, allowing teachers to have flexibility and autonomy in their lesson plans. Teachers may utilize, all or part, as they see fit.
TEACHERS LOUNGE
personal guidance
personal guidance
The Sandbox Network Teachers Lounge is the place to share ideas, questions, and tips directly with other network members and the DumpTruck Media team.
personal guidance
personal guidance
personal guidance
DumpTruck Media personalized approach and easy-to-understand tutorials, in the FAQ, help ensure that new members are up and running in just a few days.
After-School and camp programs
The SandBox Network will also seamlessly integrate into traditional after-school and camp settings, providing students with a moderated platform where they can collaborate with peers while telling meaningful stories that matter to them and their communities.
The customizable curriculum included with The SandBox Network membership includes instruction which helps support social-emotional development through active listening, teamwork, and creative self-expression. This can create an enriching and fun camp experience.
Over the next 5 years, the demand for creative and communication skills will surge, with creative thinking growing by 73%. Empowering students with these future-ready skills through tools like podcasting can unlock their potential, preparing them for a world where 97 million new roles will emerge, requiring innovative, adaptable, and expressive communicators.
- World Economic Forum, 2023
