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Digital Journalism Class
This class curriculum is designed as a school elective that meets daily for 50 minutes for 1 semester. The class reinforces academic standards for reading comprehension and analysis, and writing. Development of technology and design concepts like editing videos, telling a story using photos, and tools needed to be a citizen reporter. Common Core Standards such as collaborative discussions, demonstrations and presentations, and the brainstorming and development of ideas are encouraged in class activities. View curriculum.
Projects are identified and teams of students are given specific tasks needed to complete the project. Each team of students follow learning modules written to teach students the needed skills to understand and complete their specific task.
Project Examples:
Presentation on Innovations
Teacher Training & Support
Collaboration & Creativity
Innovation that Affected You
medium: Google Presentation
directions: collaborate via the cloud to create a presentation using mixed media to clearly explain the innovation the group has chosen and how it has affected you.
CCS: Writing, Speaking and Listening
Teacher Training & Support
Staff trains teachers on the technology skills necessary to teach and facilitate the class. Technology confidence is important before taking a leap into our innovative curriculum.
Staff supports all the teachers' needs and adjusts curriculum to be sure all material is up to date.
Spaghetti and Marshmallow Challenge
Build the tallest free standing structure using dry spaghetti, marshmallows and tape.
Life skills taught include:
Design Thinking
Brainstorming Sessions
Creativity Development
Communication
Collaboration
Presentation
Teamwork
Criticism and Critique
Planning
Time Management
Task Management
Professionalism
Sharing Responsibilities
Technology skills taught include:
Basic Coding [HTML, CSS]
Photography
Image Editing
Copyrighting
Videography
Story Boarding
Video Editing
Blogging
Social Media Marketing
Production
Support from DesignedByYouth is provided to staff and students to ensure clear communication, professionalism and timely completion of projects.
The projects and curriculum are tailored to the grade level, skill level, and total alloted time.
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