School Video News Goddard High School2l

Beginning students complete an “Everybody Edits” Project. They are also responsible for projects including Silent Movies, Stop Motion Animations, Personal Documentaries, Storybooks and Music Videos.

They are also expected to produce a couple of stories, in class assignments, and morning announcements.

Anchoring positions are assigned on a rotating basis so that everyone gets an opportunity.

SVN: How many kids to do the morning news broadcast? Do you also do a weekly broadcast? Special events coverage?

SR: All of my students get to work on these projects. There are no permanent positions except for student producers.

What jobs do the kids do? Do the kids rotate through on-air talent and crew positions or are they “hired” for a specific task?

All students rotate with the exception of my producers. These students are responsible for the way everything looks.

We have been chosen to intern with SchoolTube for the summer.

SVN: Do students audition for on-air positions?

SR: No.

Producers and Line Producers are offered their positions/titles on the basis of their performance, dedication, attitude, and aptitude for the class.

SVN: Do they write the content?

SR: I have a couple of students who have specialized this year as script writers. If we don’t know how it is supposed to happen, these kids make it a point to find out. They also do a great job of presenting the information in a way that students understand.

SVN: How long does the show run?

SR: Morning Annoucements take as long as it takes, generally no longer than 5 minutes.

The Weekly show is limited to 5 minutes.

The Monthly show is limited to 20 minutes.

SVN: Do you submit programming to independent contest such as those sponsored by StudicaSkills and SchoolTube TV?

SR: SchoolTube has been a great hit for us. Goddard students who have nothing to do with the content are even looking in on this site.

We have done well. One of my students won a medal in the Fall Student Choice Awards Contest.

SVN: Can your broadcast be viewed outside the school? District-wide? Local cable access? On your school/district web-site?

SR: Thus far, we do not have our own website. However, I have recruited a student specifically to create one next year.

SVN: Do you have an equipment list you can share with our readers?

6 Intel Based iMac Computers

3 MacBook Pro

2 Sony DCR VX-2100Handycam Mini DV

6 Sony DCR-HC21Handycam Mini DV

4 Sony DCR-HC96 Handycam Mini DV

2 DCR-HC30 NTSCHandycam Mini DV

5 Adzen 111LT-A1

1 AudioTechnica ATR55

1 Bravo Multi Disc DVD Burner

1 set lights

SVN: Have any quick start tips!

SR: You just have to tell a story. If you tell it right, you don’t need fancy equipment.

It should be noted that we would not be a program were it not for the guidance that I receive from the Student Television Network. The teachers who belong to this list have taught me everything I know at Camp STN, STN National Convention, and on the online mailing list.