January 30, 2013

Pittsburgh King PreK-8, After School Workshop: My Favorite Things & If I were President

Students attending the Radio Club after school workshop at Pittsburgh King Elementary learned a slew of new things on their first day: Proper mic technique and the roles of a producer, engineer and “the talent” during a recording session.

January 24, 2013

Pittsburgh King PreK-8: Something Important

Students in Citiparks’ After School Academy at Pittsburgh King PreK-8 wrote and recorded these pieces where they describe something that is important to them. They were introduced to the concept of interviewing and explored asking each other questions on their topic.

January 17, 2013

Pittsburgh King PreK-8: Our Radio Station – KOTS – Kids On the Set

Students in Citiparks’ After School Academy at Pittsburgh King PreK-8 created the name and concept for their own mock radio station. They then learned about programming content, decided on what they would air, and began recording original pieces.

January 15, 2013

Pittsburgh King PreK-8: Being a Good Friend

Students in Citiparks’ After School Academy at Pittsburgh King PreK-8 wrote and recorded these pieces where they describe what it means to be a good friend.

January 10, 2013

Pittsburgh King PreK-8: About My Neighborhood

Students in Citiparks’ After School Academy at Pittsburgh King PreK-8 wrote and recorded these pieces where they describe something they experience in their neighborhood. They learned what a script is, how to compose one, and best practices for reading it into the microphone.