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

45m

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Grades 6 - 8

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

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45m

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

45m•Grades 6 - 8

Research and Understanding (Student Reporting Labs)

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

50m

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Grades 6 - 12

Research and Understanding (Student Reporting Labs)

By PBS

6 - 12

50m

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

50m•Grades 6 - 12

Do You Like This Website?

STEM • Digital Media and Communications

45m

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Grades K - 2

Do You Like This Website?

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45m

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

45m•Grades K - 2

What Makes a Good Interview? (Student Reporting Labs)

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

50m

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Grades 6 - 12

What Makes a Good Interview? (Student Reporting Labs)

By PBS

6 - 12

50m

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

50m•Grades 6 - 12

Public Speaking: Wrap it Up

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

45m

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Grades 6 - 8

Public Speaking: Wrap it Up

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45m

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

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Public Speaking: Wrap it Up

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

45m•Grades 6 - 8

Be an Assignment Editor: Pick an Angle

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

30m

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Grades 3 - 5

Be an Assignment Editor: Pick an Angle

By PBS

3 - 5

30m

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 Angle

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

30m•Grades 3 - 5

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

25m

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Grades 6 - 12

By PBS

6 - 12

25m

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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Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

25m•Grades 6 - 12

Interview Setup Evaluation Checklist

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

45m

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Grades 3 - 5

Interview Setup Evaluation Checklist

By PBS

3 - 5

45m

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 Checklist

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

45m•Grades 3 - 5

What Is Media? (Grades 9-12)

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

45m

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Grades 9 - 12

What Is Media? (Grades 9-12)

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45m

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

45m•Grades 9 - 12

Can You Guess This Fictional Character?

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

45m

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Grades K - 2

Can You Guess This Fictional Character?

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45m

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

45m•Grades K - 2

What Is a Digital Footprint?

STEM • Digital Media and Communications

45m

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Grades 6 - 8

What Is a Digital Footprint?

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45m

Students create a visual record of their recent online activity to help them see actions that are forming their permanent digital footprints.

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What Is a Digital Footprint?

STEM • Digital Media and Communications

45m•Grades 6 - 8

Preparing for an Interview

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

45m

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Grades 3 - 5

Preparing for an Interview

By PBS

3 - 5

45m

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 Interview

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

45m•Grades 3 - 5

Collections

From Concept to Screen: Building Your Own News Show

Digital Media and Communications • Literacy

21 Items

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Grades 3 - 5

Collection

From Concept to Screen: Building Your Own News Show

By PBS

3 - 5

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 Show

Digital Media and Communications • Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

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

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

10 Items

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Grades K - 5

Collection

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

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

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 Home

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

Grades K - 5

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Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 3-5

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

8 Items

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Grades 3 - 5

Collection

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 3-5

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

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 3-5

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 5

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Student Reporting Labs

Digital Media and Communications

16 Items

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Grades 6 - 12

Collection

Student Reporting Labs

By PBS

6 - 12

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 Labs

Digital Media and Communications

Grades 6 - 12

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Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 9-12

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

7 Items

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Grades 9 - 12

Collection

Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 9-12

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

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 9-12

Literacy • Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

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

Digital Media and Communications • Literacy

9 Items

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Grades K - 8

Collection

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

By Pulitzer Center

K - 8

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 2-6

Digital Media and Communications • Literacy

Grades K - 8

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How to Look: Art Exploration for Teens

Arts • Digital Media and Communications

2 Items

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Grades 9 - 12

Collection

How to Look: Art Exploration for Teens

By ArtsConnection

9 - 12

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 Teens

Arts • Digital Media and Communications

Grades 9 - 12

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Building a NewsHour: Part 5

Digital Media and Communications • Literacy

5 Items

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Grades 3 - 5

Collection

Building a NewsHour: Part 5

By PBS

3 - 5

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 5

Digital Media and Communications • Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

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Fascinating Rhythm

Arts • Digital Media and Communications

15 Items

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Grades 3 - 8

Collection

Fascinating Rhythm

By Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

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 Rhythm

Arts • Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 8

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