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School Newspaper 2.0: Students Using Participatory Media to Build Community : 

School Newspaper 2.0: Students Using Participatory Media to Build Community Kevin Jarrett ~ Northfield Community SchoolNECC 2009 ~ Washington, D.C. ~ June 2009

A vision of students today : 

A vision of students today

A vision of students today : 

A vision of students today

A vision of students today : 

A vision of students today

A vision of students today : 

A vision of students today

A community of individuals with at least one thing in common: : 

A community of individuals with at least one thing in common: School is a part of their lives. BIG But where can they expressthemselves?

What does that have to do with a “newspaper/media club?” : 

What does that have to do with a “newspaper/media club?”

I believe… : 

I believe… Technology is everywhere, Stories are everywhere, and Our community needs (and wants!) to hear them. Most of all, I believe… STUDENTS have something to say.

What is a “Newspaper”? : 

What is a “Newspaper”? “… a written publication containing news, information and advertising, usually printed on low-cost paper called newsprint.”- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newspaper

What is “Multimedia”? : 

What is “Multimedia”?

So, what’s a Multimedia Newspaper? : 

So, what’s a Multimedia Newspaper?

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Writing Videos Photos Podcasts Member Profiles All can view but only members can edit All student produced. All the time.

The Vision : 

The Vision … about everything happening at school important in their lives.

TBirdTimes.org : 

TBirdTimes.org News, short stories, sports coverage, features, and more … in multiple media formats: Writing Video Photo Essays Original Artwork Podcasts More

Tools: : 

Tools:

Tools: : 

Tools: … among others.

Students and StaffParticipate : 

Students and StaffParticipate

Everymember has aprofile page *THEY*customize… : 

Everymember has aprofile page *THEY*customize…

…and, together,we learnhow to make sureit is SAFEand well designed. : 

…and, together,we learnhow to make sureit is SAFEand well designed.

Our goal: do something that’s never been done before… : 

Our goal: do something that’s never been done before…

Produce, publish and maintain an online multimedia newspaper unlike anything ever created* by a middle school. : 

Produce, publish and maintain an online multimedia newspaper unlike anything ever created* by a middle school. * as far as I know. ;-)

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Our Weapon of Choice: Ning Feature Rich Familiar Metaphor Multimedia Friendly Can be made COPPA compliant Free

Current Status : 

Current Status 12 middle school student members (6-8 active at any given time) 10 adult/school staff members 80 forum postings/articles, countless comments Advice column Horoscopes School events coverage Webcast series 14 student profile pages 23 student-produced videos 180photos including original digital artwork Twice-weekly after-school meetings Accessible from home

What Worked Well : 

What Worked Well Ning platform Google Docs Participation by active members Variety of content Use of digital tools Discussion of “real world” Internet safety Anonymity / COPPA compliance

What Could Have Been Better : 

What Could Have Been Better More school-related content Ability for non-users to comment More student participation More emphasis on writing

Classroom Impact #1 : 

Classroom Impact #1 7th grade Social Studies project Interview a town resident, write report Club members: Shot footage with Flip Video cameras Sourced music on the web (acoustic guitar version of ‘When September Ends’ by Green Day) Added text effects & mixed with Windows Movie Maker Published to TBirdTimes.org

Classroom Impact #2 : 

Classroom Impact #2 7th grade Language Arts project Teacher wanted ‘cool’ alternative to book report, ‘maybe, create a website?’ Solution: Wix.com website design service Club members: Promoted use Demonstrated tool Supported other students

Visit us on the web! : 

Visit us on the web! http://tbirdtimes.org NECC Student Showcase: Wednesday, July 1st12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Table 2

Image Credits : 

Image Credits http://www.flickr.com/photos/mezzoblue/135371202/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesyu/61784469/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/oudeschool/662078822/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/artgallery/1587436328/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/dejahthoris/140609589/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/difei/2654449181/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/ian_d/30859899/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/b-tal/2585526987/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/redjar/162546810/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeremybanks/298347707/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/28109157@N02/2620934647/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/trekkyandy/496564110/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/alistair_israel/2056761663/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/15312650@N05/2249866870/ http://flickr.com/photos/jfahler/2641700497/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammich/1400936401/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jose_kevo/2417471256/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jose_kevo/2406757196/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jose_kevo/2405926359/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jose_kevo/2195671431/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mspatt/2367994932/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jose_kevo/2843976839/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigdilldigital/2493425414/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jose_kevo/2423434695/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/captkodak/2322374833/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/captkodak/321546787/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/celinesphotographer/328581080/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jon_marshall/260978898/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/frenchieb/2100764207/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/judybaxter/48011843/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/acsamman/1264476755/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/compujeramey/168108824/