3. Starting the Day the Multimedia Way: A Student Run Broadcast Center Stacy Maier, MA Michelle Green, Med mgreen@manassas.k12.va.us

4. What is a Student Run Broadcast Center? n Television closed circuit broadcast within your school n Similar to a morning news show Most aspects student operated Most aspects student operated

5. What are the benefits of a broadcast center? n Replaces intercom announcements n Shifts announcement focus to the students n Students are empowered n Student interest level increases

6. Instructional Value n Students develop speaking skills n Instructional material presented in a new way n Broadcast Center can be utilized for other instructional and school activities

7. Teacher Voice n Instills responsibility n Builds confidence n Promotes creativity & leadership n Students are more attentive during school announcements

8. n “Students need some power in this school” n “So other kids can understand it” n “Little kids wouldn’t be able to understand the adults” n “Kids barely get to do much” n “Because students know what is going on in this weird life” Student Voice Why do you think it is important for students to be in charge of the broadcast center? n “It is appealing to watch other kids” n “So they can make up their own way and have fun” n “To make school a little more fun” n “So they could learn to not be shy” n “It helps with reading and learn responsibility”

9. How did we get the idea?

10. Where to begin? Form a committee Brainstorm ideas

11. Funding your project Writing our grant Searching for funds Your school technology department

12. Supplies & Equipment Basic needs: n n Cable network in school n n Modulator processor n n 1 TV n n 1 VCR n n 1 Camera with tripod n Cables n Microphone n Computer n VGA - TV box n Switcher n Switcher box

14. Equipment Bid List http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/dit/T eacherOutreach/bid_indx.htm

15. Setting up your Broadcast Center Room cable drop outlets space Backdrops Lighting Furniture

16. Observation & Training Visit local school based broadcast center Utilize local resources local cable company schools within your district area school districts

17. Organizing the Broadcast Center Manpower Student teams Staff teams

18. Talk to students Distribute applications Informing the School

19. Selection Process Application Sample application

21. Selection Process Application Sample application Teacher recommendation

23. Selection Process Application Sample application Teacher recommendation Auditions scheduling taping

25. Selection Process Application Sample application Teacher recommendation Auditions scheduling taping Final selections Rubric Scoring

27. Selection Process Application Sample application Teacher recommendation Auditions scheduling taping Final selections Rubric Scoring Assigning teams Broadcast Correspondence

28. Sponsor Teams 8 Volunteer Sponsors 1 Time a week/15 Minutes Observation of student teams 2 Head Sponsors 5 Days a week On Call Every Morning Observation of student & faculty teams Proofread & Finalize Scripts Troubleshoot

29. Student Teams 2 anchors 1 Camera person 1 Director 1 Sound person 1 Video person

30. First Time Live October 1 time a week November 3 times a week December 5 times a week

32. Special Assignments Script Writer Weatherman SCA Reporter Sports Correspondents Fitness Correspondent Feature Correspondents

35. Student Survey What they liked: Weather Upcoming news AR names announced Basketball/Sports scores Seeing their friends on TV Brainteasers Birthday names Special announcements Newsflashes Funny dialog Makes them have a good day They feel grown up Correspondence feature stories Lunch menu Pledge of allegiance Seeing kids work everything

39. Team #1 Team #2 Ashley Balis Lauren Harlow Patricia Reed Whitney Sonnessa Allie Bacon Katie Fulwiler Joseph Turner Melissa Brown Katie Howard Jesselle Barkley Jessica Rocha Samantha Sealock

40. Team #3 Team #4 Alicia Carlson Aubrey Evans Janice Son Kristin Eyclsheimer Bailey Clark EK Smock Prad Nadakaduty Allison Coates Kelly Quinn Brittany Vogel Anna Feucht Devan Swan

41. Correspondence Team Stacey Meadows Clinton Golden Jason Dearth Alysa Smith Nathan Eldredge

42. Special Assignment: Weather man - Joseph Turner SCA Reporter - Dan Zabransky Script Writer - Prad Nadakaduty

43. Mrs. Maier Mrs. Harris Mrs. Crivella Mrs. Foley Ms. Kurtzman Ms. Hertag Ms. Kerzaya Mrs. Banyi Mrs. Lane Mrs. Caracciolo

44. Funding for the Broadcast Center provided by

45. Starting the Day the Multimedia Way: A Student Run Broadcast Center Stacy Maier, MA Michelle Green, Med mgreen@manassas.k12.va.us