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

What Makes a Strong Online Community? (Grades 6-8)

Social and Emotional Awareness, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 8

What Makes a Strong Online Community? (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students model an online chat group and learn that these groups can be successful and enjoyable, as long as everyone is respectful.

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What Makes a Strong Online Community? (Grades 6-8)Social and Emotional Awareness, Digital Media and Communications

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

What Makes a Good Interview? (Student Reporting Labs)

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 12

What Makes a Good Interview? (Student Reporting Labs)

PBS

6 - 12

50 Minutes

Preparation and practice are the keys to a successful interview and amazing story. This lesson uses a famous art project, Humans of New York, to reverse-engineer good interview questions and techniques.

Before you write your own interview questions, understand your goal: to get soundbites that connect with your audience, illuminate the topic and move your story forward.

This is activity 10 of 16 in the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Module. Visit the Module to learn more before getting started.

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What Makes a Good Interview? (Student Reporting Labs)Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

50 Minutes•Grades 6 - 12

Do You Like This Website?

STEM, Digital Media and Communications

Grades K - 2

Do You Like This Website?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, children explore a variety of age-appropriate websites and evaluate them. First, the children explore websites with a partner. Then, they fill out a simple worksheet on their own to evaluate different aspects of the site. Finally, children reconvene as a whole group for discussion.

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Do You Like This Website?STEM, Digital Media and Communications

45 Minutes•Grades K - 2

Research and Understanding (Student Reporting Labs)

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 12

Research and Understanding (Student Reporting Labs)

PBS

6 - 12

50 Minutes

Students will identify what they know and don’t know about their story’s topic. Once students know what they don’t know, they will use curiosity to guide research that will result in better developed stories.

This is activity 8 of 16 in the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Module. Visit the Module to learn more before getting started.

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Research and Understanding (Student Reporting Labs)Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

50 Minutes•Grades 6 - 12

Public Speaking: Wrap it Up

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 8

Public Speaking: Wrap it Up

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students compete to make the most engaging summary, or wrap-up, for a presentation.

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Public Speaking: Wrap it UpLiteracy, Digital Media and Communications

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 12

PBS

6 - 12

25 Minutes

Students create short presentations to learn about copyright and fair use on the internet.

This is activity 5 of 16 in the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs Module. Visit the Module to learn more before getting started.

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25 Minutes•Grades 6 - 12

Be an Assignment Editor: Pick an Angle

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 5

Be an Assignment Editor: Pick an Angle

PBS

3 - 5

30 Minutes

Unlock the secrets of journalism in today's investigative lesson! Join us in playing detective, decoding clues, and uncovering the key to journalism - finding the story or angle! Get ready to think critically and collaborate with your fellow reporters.

This lesson is part of SRL's Be An Assignment Series. This series is also the third section of SRL’s First Module From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Hour. The module is broken into three sections. The first two contain lessons that can be completed as standalone activities or as part of a series. All three sections converge to provide a powerful and fun introduction to producing and hosting news shows. The module is followed by a second that deepens student knowledge and skills.

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Be an Assignment Editor: Pick an AngleLiteracy, Digital Media and Communications

30 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Can You Guess This Fictional Character?

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades K - 2

Can You Guess This Fictional Character?

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, children try to guess a fictional character by listening to a description by another child. One child randomly picks a slip with a character's name. That child then describes the character without using their name while the group tries to guess who it is. After everyone has a turn, the group reconvenes for discussion.

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Can You Guess This Fictional Character?Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

45 Minutes•Grades K - 2

What Is Media? (Grades 9-12)

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

What Is Media? (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students will explore the many different types of media. They will begin by defining media and identifying specific categories, including print, digital, broadcast, social, audio, and visual. Students will then break into teams and brainstorm examples of the media they use and observe in their daily lives. They will discuss how media influences them, their community, and society in general. Each team will then create a brief presentation to share their ideas and findings with the group.

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What Is Media? (Grades 9-12)Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Interview Setup Evaluation Checklist

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 5

Interview Setup Evaluation Checklist

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Picture this: You're setting up for an important interview. The ambiance, the lighting, the background - they all play pivotal roles. But how do you ensure your interview set is perfect for your journalistic masterpiece? That's where an Evaluation Checklist comes in! Students work in teams and as a class to craft an Evaluation Checklist.

This is lesson 23 of PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs' second module, Building a News Hour.

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Interview Setup Evaluation ChecklistLiteracy, Digital Media and Communications

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Mixed-Up Sentences

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 5

Mixed-Up Sentences

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students work in pairs to determine and construct sentences from a series of words. Then, students reconvene as a whole group for discussion.

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Mixed-Up SentencesLiteracy, Digital Media and Communications

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Preparing for an Interview

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 5

Preparing for an Interview

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Visualizing success! Discover the power of mental preparation for interviews. Learn how to align your questions with your story angle for interviews that shine.

This is lesson 9 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

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Preparing for an InterviewLiteracy, Digital Media and Communications

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

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Grades 3 - 5

From Concept to Screen: Building Your Own News Show

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Collection

From Concept to Screen: Building Your Own News Show

PBS

3 - 5

10 Hours 30 Minutes

Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, From Concept to Screen: Building Your News Hour.

The module is broken into three sections. The first, "Beyond the Headline" and "A News Show Structure" contain lessons that can be completed as standalone activities or as part of a series. All three sections converge to provide a powerful and fun introduction to producing and hosting news shows.

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From Concept to Screen: Building Your Own News ShowLiteracy, Digital Media and Communications

10 Hours 30 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

8 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 3-5

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Collection

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 3-5

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

6 Hours

The playlist has been curated to support reading and literacy enrichment through fun and innovative learning experiences. This playlist supports grades 3-5 and can be implemented in a various out-of-school settings.

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Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 3-5Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

6 Hours•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

10 Activities

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Grades K - 5

Reading and Literacy Activities for K-5th Grade at Home

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Collection

Reading and Literacy Activities for K-5th Grade at Home

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

7 Hours 30 Minutes

This Playlist is all about reading, letters, and games for Kids K-5, and has been mixed especially for having fun at home or in small groups!

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Reading and Literacy Activities for K-5th Grade at HomeDigital Media and Communications, Literacy

7 Hours 30 Minutes•Grades K - 5

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16 Activities

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Grades 6 - 12

Student Reporting Labs

Digital Media and Communications

Collection

Student Reporting Labs

PBS

6 - 12

14 Hours 10 Minutes

Student Reporting Labs connect students to innovative journalism curriculum to develop digital media, critical thinking and communication skills while producing original reports.

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Student Reporting LabsDigital Media and Communications

14 Hours 10 Minutes•Grades 6 - 12

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7 Activities

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Grades 9 - 12

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 9-12

Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

Collection

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 9-12

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

5 Hours 15 Minutes

The playlist has been curated to support reading and literacy enrichment through fun and innovative learning experiences. This playlist supports grades 9-12 and can be implemented in a various out-of-school settings.

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Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 9-12Digital Media and Communications, Literacy

5 Hours 15 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

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7 Activities

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Grades K - 8

The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 2-6

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Collection

The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 2-6

Pulitzer Center

K - 8

9 Hours

This module supports students in developing a healthy relationship to the news rooted in curiosity, critical thinking, empathy, and empowerment.

Students will learn what the news is and reflect on how they can use it in their lives. They will examine the idea of bias and learn how to challenge it, using some of the same skills journalists use. They will consider why some stories get more attention than others, and explore the importance of seeking out underreported stories in order to see a fuller picture of people, places, and issues. Finally, students will move from analyzing news stories to sharing their learning. In their final projects, students will use creative expression and journalistic information to draw attention to the issues that matter to them.

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 upper middle and high school learners? Check out The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 7-12, also on Mizzen.

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The News and You: Journalism and Media Literacy for Grades 2-6Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

9 Hours•Grades K - 8

Collection

2 Activities

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Grades 9 - 12

How to Look: Art Exploration for Teens

Digital Media and Communications, Arts

Collection

How to Look: Art Exploration for Teens

ArtsConnection

9 - 12

4 Hours 30 Minutes

You don't need to be an expert to look at, discuss and respond to art. Use the activities, tools and resources in the How to Look: Exploring Art for Teens collection to help students explore, discuss and write about visual arts, monuments and dance. Guide teens through observing, analyzing, sharing ideas and opinions about the art they encounter and the world around them.

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How to Look: Art Exploration for TeensDigital Media and Communications, Arts

4 Hours 30 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

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5 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Building a NewsHour: Part 5

Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

Collection

Building a NewsHour: Part 5

PBS

3 - 5

2 Hours

Welcome to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)’s Module, Building a NewsHour: Part 5

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 5 of 6 in the Building a NewsHour Collection series.

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Building a NewsHour: Part 5Literacy, Digital Media and Communications

2 Hours•Grades 3 - 5

Collection

15 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Fascinating Rhythm

Digital Media and Communications, Arts

Collection

Fascinating Rhythm

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

10 Hours

The JALC-AC’s second module, Module 2: Fascinating Rhythm encourages students to explore the rhythms, or patterns of their lives. Students learn how to represent rhythmic patterns through symbols – both random and those used by musicians and musical educators – arranging and rearranging the symbols to create sound and movement.

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Fascinating RhythmDigital Media and Communications, Arts

10 Hours•Grades 3 - 8

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