WBEZ's attempt to air student voices talking about their experiences in schools in the Chicago area! I think this is a cool idea and like the fact that they are leaving it so open. They're basically asking for ANY kind of response from current students (anyone under the age of 21), from an audio diary, an essay, a video, to artwork reflecting on education and what they think education should be. Encourage students you know to submit and have their feelings about education heard!
Thank you for sharing I will have to listening the next time it airs. My summer project for my teens will involve them creating podcasts and video interviews of friends, relatives, co-workers, teachers, etc. One of my goals is to get them to think and speak on their toes, while following a basic storyboard format for their various projects. i am familiar with Vocalo's story telling endeavors and look forward to WBEZ approach as well.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds great. Did you ever hear the "Back to School episode, from September 2012?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/474/back-to-school