In the old days, before the turn of the century, many hobbyists and audiophiles devoted their care and energy toward physical recorded media.

Home A/V Systems changed rapidly in the last quarter century, accelerating from VHS to DVD or Cassette to CD, through to Blu-Ray vs Streaming 4k UHD, to Mp3 to Spotify Premium...the consumer has many choices!

A sad side effect, though, is the benign neglect of several generations worth of engineering as cheaper, simpler tools come online. A search of Craigslist or eBay will reveal treasure troves of microphones, mixers, editing software, and training.

We propose that this old stereo, amplifier, speaker, and computer gear be upcycled into media learning for the next generation.

As educators, we believe that promoting a mindset of using durable, repairable electronics, and knowing how to open and modify your devices creates a strong platform for learning.

Students and educators can model best practices online when they reuse legacy electronics.

Repair of devices can improve student distance learning experience.

Optimizing audio and video for your living space helps prevent early hearing loss, promotes strong learning environment for remote lessons--especially with 2+ kids learning from home!

Modules will earn students badges, Lessons will be standards-aligned to:

NGSS - Next Generation Science Standards - Technology and

Engineering Standards

CA K-12 Standards - Technology Standards

CA CTE Career & Technical Education Standards

Career Readiness

Arts & Media