Digital Media and Communications

210 Activities

Digital Media and Communications

Create, connect, and communicate in the digital world. Learners build media literacy skills through podcasting, photography, coding, and digital storytelling. They learn to navigate and contribute to online spaces thoughtfully and creatively.

Activities

TV Ads: The Power of Pop Culture

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

TV Ads: The Power of Pop Culture

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students view examples of television advertisements that use pop culture references. They then compare the ads to the actual movies and pop culture ideas.

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TV Ads: The Power of Pop Culture

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

The Big Easy: Day 9 Lesson

Arts, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 8

The Big Easy: Day 9 Lesson

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

Welcome to Lesson 9 of Jazz at Lincoln Center's module, "The Big Easy"! Syncopate and synchronize in tempo as students elevate their drumming skills using an online metronome to maintain a steady beat.

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The Big Easy: Day 9 Lesson

Arts, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 8

From Story to Solution

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 12

From Story to Solution

Pulitzer Center

6 - 12

2 Hours

Students explore how journalism can reveal the root causes of the problems our communities face, and ultimately help us identify solutions to those problems. This activity is designed to be facilitated across two or more periods; it involves an creative/journalistic project that students may need variable amounts of time to complete.

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From Story to Solution

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 12

Evaluating Websites (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

Evaluating Websites (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students explore a variety of websites and evaluate them. First, the students access websites provided by the adult. Then, they fill out an evaluation worksheet to assess different aspects of each site. Finally, students reconvene as a whole group for discussion.

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Evaluating Websites (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

Find the Bugs! Fix the Bugs!

STEM, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

Find the Bugs! Fix the Bugs!

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

When a newly written program is run on a computer, it rarely works as the coder intended. Programmers use the word bugs to describe errors in a program that affect the user. In this activity, students will analyze 1 or more programs in the Basic language to identify the bugs, and then fix them. The 5 sample programs offer a range of experiences for student coders, from novice to expert.

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Find the Bugs! Fix the Bugs!

STEM, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

Journalism Ethics (Student Reporting Labs)

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 12

Journalism Ethics (Student Reporting Labs)

PBS

6 - 12

1 Hour

Students will explore, engage and develop a thorough understanding of the components and ethics related to journalism.

This is activity 3 of 16 in the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Module. Visit the Module to learn more before getting started.

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Journalism Ethics (Student Reporting Labs)

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 12

Personal Information on the Internet (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

Personal Information on the Internet (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

As high school students mature and begin to think about their futures, they often become concerned about online privacy and security. Students examine choices for a variety of online situations, keeping in mind the goal of using the internet safely.

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Personal Information on the Internet (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

Which Website Is a Good Source of Information? (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

Which Website Is a Good Source of Information? (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

When doing research for school or finding a news article or other source of information online, students should understand what constitutes a valid source. In this activity, students work in pairs or small groups to review the validity of 2 different websites. They evaluate and compare the sites, and tally and discuss their results as a whole group.

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Which Website Is a Good Source of Information? (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

Building an Interview Set C

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 5

Building an Interview Set C

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

This is the final lesson/opportunity for news teams to build their interview sets. Students focus on lighting their set to achieve natural, even light and making general improvements in response to peer feedback.

This is lesson 26 of PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs' second module, Building a News Hour.

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Building an Interview Set C

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 5

Product Reviews

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 8

Product Reviews

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

One role of the internet is to serve as a vast, interactive marketplace, where goods are bought, sold, and reviewed. In this activity, students write examples of product reviews, and then compare their reviews to existing reviews online. They recognize how reviews can be biased, both in favor of and against a particular product or brand.

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Product Reviews

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 8

Planning Body Language and Vocal Tone

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 5

Planning Body Language and Vocal Tone

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this lesson, students put their new communication skills to the test. They decode non-verbal and verbal cues with a “beep” and “flup” conversation and apply their new skills to their interview.

This is lesson 16 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

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Planning Body Language and Vocal Tone

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 5

My Life: Highlights Reel

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 5

My Life: Highlights Reel

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Think of your life as an ongoing motion picture. There is so much to see, and every day is different. If you had to put together a highlights reel for your life, what would you include? In this activity, students decide just that as they make a slideshow "highlights reel" of their lives.

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My Life: Highlights Reel

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 5

Collections

6 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Building a NewsHour: Part 1

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Module

Building a NewsHour: Part 1

PBS

3 - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, Building a NewsHour: Part 1

This Module from SRL takes youth through the all elements of building their own news hour. A follow-up to the From Concept to Screen Module, this six part Collection takes youth through the all the steps in creating a news hour to tell their stories.

This is Module 1 of 6 in the Building a NewsHour Collection series.

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Building a NewsHour: Part 1

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

6 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Module

9 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Future Ready)

Literacy, Career and Future Readiness, Digital Media and Communications

Playlist

Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Future Ready)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

6 Hours 55 Minutes

Gear up for 21st century learning with Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and Mizzen!

Designed to create awareness and discussion about how technology and innovation impact the workplace and workforce, this playlist with activities for grades K-12 explores skills and competencies required to success in 21st century careers.

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Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Future Ready)

Literacy, Career and Future Readiness, Digital Media and Communications

9 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Playlist

9 Activities

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Grades K - 2

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades K-2

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Playlist

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades K-2

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

6 Hours 45 Minutes

The playlist has been curated to support reading and literacy enrichment through fun and innovative learning experiences. This playlist supports grades K-2 and can be implemented in a various out-of-school settings.

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Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades K-2

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

9 Activities

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Grades K - 2

Playlist

5 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Building a NewsHour: Part 2

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Module

Building a NewsHour: Part 2

PBS

3 - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, Building a NewsHour: Part 2

This is Module 2 of 6 in the Building a NewsHour Collection series.

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Building a NewsHour: Part 2

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

5 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Module

5 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Building a NewsHour: Part 3

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Module

Building a NewsHour: Part 3

PBS

3 - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, Building a NewsHour: Part 3

This is Module 3 of 6 in the Building a NewsHour Collection series.

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Building a NewsHour: Part 3

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

5 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Module

6 Activities

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Grades 6 - 12

The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 7-12

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Module

The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 7-12

Pulitzer Center

6 - 12

How can good journalism empower people? This module begins by asking students to identify what they believe the purpose of journalism to be, and guides them to think critically and creatively about their relationship with news.

Students will move from reflecting on the power and purpose of journalism to examining how bias can affect the news, and the way in which we process information ourselves. Students will learn about news framing and editorial judgment, putting themselves in the shoes of editors and journalists who decide which stories get told and how they are presented to the public. Finally, students will move from analyzing news stories to responding to underreported stories that matter to them through creative and journalistic projects.

Throughout this module, facilitators have access to the option of requesting a free virtual visit with a Pulitzer Center journalist who can support students in digging deeper into any of these topics, getting their questions answered, and exploring careers in the journalism field.

Are you looking for media literacy activities for younger learners? Check out The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 2-6, also on Mizzen.

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The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 7-12

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

6 Activities

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Grades 6 - 12

Module

11 Activities

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Grades 6 - 12

Activities to Engage with 'The 1619 Project'

Digital Media and Communications, History and Society

Playlist

Activities to Engage with 'The 1619 Project'

Pulitzer Center

6 - 12

11 Hours 15 Minutes

Welcome to The 1619 Project playlist for afterschool educators!

These activities give various entry points into exploring the legacy of slavery in contemporary U.S. systems and society, and celebrating Black Americans' contributions to democracy. Each activity is designed for facilitation across one or two 45-minute sessions, and can be completed in any order. To provide a strong foundation for exploring the project, consider starting with the activities entitled "Introducing The 1619 Project," "The Idea of America," and/or "Visualizing the Legacy of Slavery."

Activities in this playlist engage images, podcasts, video, and text excerpts from the project. Students will have the opportunity to connect with the content and one another through meaningful discussions and collaborative team challenges; deepen their research and presentation skills by sharing stories of Black innovators; activate their creativity through writing and visual art; hone their media literacy skills; build historical knowledge; and more.

The 1619 Project is an initiative of The New York Times Magazine that challenges us to reframe U.S. history by marking the year when the first enslaved Africans arrived on Virginia soil as our nation's foundational date. The Pulitzer Center is the official education partner for the project.

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Activities to Engage with 'The 1619 Project'

Digital Media and Communications, History and Society

11 Activities

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Grades 6 - 12

Playlist

16 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Mizzen Summer Sizzle

Digital Media and Communications, Arts

Playlist

Mizzen Summer Sizzle

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

2 Hours

Join Mizzen and our partner organization for summer learning! This playlist for all ages is a highlight reel of activities from Mizzen's Summer Sizzle features. Continue your summer learning with !Mpact Players, Jazz at Lincoln Center, National Wildlife Federation, PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs, reDiscover Center, and Mizzen with the list of activities below.

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Mizzen Summer Sizzle

Digital Media and Communications, Arts

16 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Playlist

6 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Building a NewsHour: Part 4

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications