The TV news
for the elementary school where I’m volunteering is produced in a special room
in the media center that can be closed off so that no noise from others visiting
the media center may interfere with broadcasts or recordings. I am not sure if the broadcasts are done daily
or weekly. I have not witnessed any
personally, but have toured the area and equipment used. The media center does have an established
closed circuit network, however, it is not functional and the media specialist
was told there is not funding at this time to get it repaired. I believe that they may just be relying on
morning announcements instead of frequent broadcasts.
I love the
idea of having the students produce their own broadcasts. This opens the door for learning and
experience for certain types of career paths such as news reporters, producers,
technicians, and more. Additionally, this
activity gives students a platform to apply their knowledge and skills in a
constructive and rewarding way. The
students at the Orenco Elementary school seem to have developed a good
foundation for professionalism through their experiences with broadcasting. Another attribute for student involvement in
technological activities such as school TV news broadcasts is that they are able
to build a personal connection to the school and to learning.
The school where I have been temporarily serving as the media specialist is also produced in a closed off room in the media center. Occasionally, someone has arrived late for the broadcast or has needed someone in the news crew, but no one is allowed in the room until the broadcast is over. It usually only lasts a few minutes. I was told the closed circuit network has two channels available, but only one is working. Sometimes more than one class or grade wanted to use the network, but a first-come-first-served protocol had been established. At least once the two classes were able to use the same program.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed seeing the Orenco Elementary’s broadcast. The students on the crew are learning about the broadcasting and journalism industries while promoting learning in their school. Whether the program is elaborate or just basically announcements, I believe that school news broadcasts can be an important part of the school culture.