Teacher & Educator App Request Pack
Use these pre-drafted, copy-and-paste emails to request Unplugged Podcast Maker on classroom iPads from your IT coordinator, principal, or PTA.
📋 Quick App Reference for School Administrators
| App Name | The Unplugged Podcast Maker |
|---|---|
| Bundle Identifier | com.sethideclercq.UnpluggedPodcastMaker |
| Publisher / Author | Sethi De Clercq (Eduflip) • Primary Educator & EdTech Speaker |
| Platform & Rating | iPadOS / iOS 17.0+ • Rated 4+ (Made for Kids) |
| Privacy & Data | Data Not Collected (100% offline, zero accounts, COPPA & GDPR-K compliant) |
| Volume Purchase (VPP) | Available via Apple School Manager with 50% discount for 20+ seats. |
| IT Safeguarding PDF | Download IT Safeguarding Spec |
Template 1: Request to School IT / Network Coordinator
Subject: iPad App Request: The Unplugged Podcast Maker for Classroom Carts
Hi [IT Coordinator / Network Manager Name],
I would like to request the deployment of "The Unplugged Podcast Maker" to our classroom iPad cart for our upcoming student storytelling, reading reflections, and oracy projects.
Why this app is ideal for our school network:
1. Zero-Data Privacy: Displays Apple's official "Data Not Collected" label. Operates completely offline with no student logins, accounts, or emails required (fully COPPA, FERPA, and GDPR-K compliant).
2. Zero Cloud Uploads: Audio recordings and mixes stay 100% on the local iPad sandbox. No unvetted servers or cloud subscriptions.
3. Apple School Manager (VPP): The app is ready for push deployment via MDM (Jamf, Mosyle, Intune, or Apple Configurator) with a 50% volume purchase discount.
Technical specification sheet for your records:
https://podcast.sethideclercq.com/docs/school-safeguarding-guide.html
App details:
- Name: The Unplugged Podcast Maker
- Bundle ID: com.sethideclercq.UnpluggedPodcastMaker
- Platform: iPadOS (Rated 4+ / Made for Kids)
Could we please schedule this deployment for our class set?
Thank you,
[Your Name]
[Grade / Subject / Year Level]
Template 2: Request to Principal / Headteacher (Curriculum Justification)
Subject: Proposal: Enhancing Student Oracy & Literacy with The Unplugged Podcast Maker
Dear [Principal / Headteacher Name],
I am writing to propose introducing a student podcasting initiative to our curriculum using "The Unplugged Podcast Maker" on our classroom iPads.
Educational & Curriculum Impact:
- Oracy & Communication: Podcasting empowers hesitant speakers, ESL learners, and students across all ability levels to articulate their thinking with clarity and confidence.
- Multi-Disciplinary Projects: Students can create science interview shows, historical debates, book reviews, and school community news recaps.
- Tactile, Kid-Friendly Tool: Unlike complex adult DAWs (like GarageBand or Audacity), this app features a simplified 5-track comic tactile timeline designed specifically for young minds (ages 7–12).
Privacy & Safeguarding:
The app requires no student logins, collects zero student data, and functions completely offline without any advertising or internet requirement.
Cost & Licensing:
Available through Apple School Manager with a 50% educational volume discount.
I would love to pilot this with [Class / Year Level] and share student showcase episodes with you at our next assembly.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]
Template 3: Request for PTA / Community Grant Funding
Subject: Classroom STEAM Project Funding Proposal: Student Podcasting Studio
Dear [PTA Committee / Grant Coordinator Name],
Our teaching team is seeking funding to equip our students with a dedicated creative audio studio using "The Unplugged Podcast Maker" on our classroom iPads.
Project Goal:
To establish a student-led classroom podcast program where children interview local community leaders, record science experiments, and produce audiobooks for younger peers.
Why We Love This App:
It is an award-grade, child-safe creative suite designed by primary educator Sethi De Clercq. It features built-in sound effects, music beds, and a friendly robot co-host without any ads, tracking, or monthly subscriptions.
Funding Request:
A one-off volume classroom license via Apple School Manager (eligible for a 50% educational discount).
Thank you so much for supporting innovative learning opportunities for our students.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]