With a background as both a teacher trainer and a broadcaster, Russell Prue saw a gap in modern education. He wanted to give students an experience with real deadlines and managed risk - something often missing from the classroom. Live radio was the perfect solution. It teaches resilience, collaboration, and confidence in a safe environment where making a mistake isn't the end of the world, but a valuable learning opportunity.
"Late for a radio show? Big trouble. No one's going to die, but it's learning to be resilient. Coping skills are essential for the health and well-being of young people."
The single biggest challenge schools face is money. Russell's goal was to create the cheapest possible school radio system with the "biggest bang for your [money] anywhere in the world." He needed an online broadcasting partner that was not only affordable and reliable, but also simple enough that it wouldn't add a technical burden to teachers and students. The streaming solution had to be as straightforward and cost-effective as the hardware he was manufacturing.
The partnership between Anderton Tiger's hardware and Radio.co's software provides schools with a complete, end-to-end solution. Radio.co was the perfect fit, delivering on the key requirements for the educational market:
The Anderton Tiger and Radio.co combo is a game-changer for schools. It's a unique setup that helps students boost their language skills, work together in teams, and get comfortable with the hustle and bustle of live broadcasting. The package brings the whole school community together, from students and teachers to parents and local businesses, showing that radio is an affordable and super effective way to hit those educational goals.
