February 11, 2014

Clairton CASTLE: Valentines Day

On February 11th, 2014, students at Clairton’s CASTLE program were asked–with Valentines Day looming–if they could make a candy heart, what would it say? Would it be an expression of chalky-flavored love? A terribly good movie pun? Or just simply: “You’re Weird?” Their answers will surprise you.

February 10, 2014

Project Destiny Radio Club: 3 Things About Me

Students in Radio Club at Project Destiny wrote and recorded these pieces where they introduce themselves and describe themselves in three ways. These pieces are a result of the first of eight weekly sessions in which students will learn about the microphones, mixers and digital recorders used in producing features for radio.

February 4, 2014

Clairton CASTLE: Three Things About Me

Radio Club’s second semester at Clairton’s CASTLE program has officially begun! Huzzah! To welcome our new cadre of Radio Club-ers we asked them three questions: “How do you think others would describe you?” “What do you like to do outside of class?” and “Would you rather be a werewolf or a vampire?”

January 17, 2014

Pittsburgh Langley K-8: Mustang Sports Report

Students in Citiparks’ After School Academy at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 recorded this sports report to update their classmates on the progress of the Langley Girls Basketball team, as well as share their personal sports stories. These pieces are the result of weekly sessions in which students are learning about the equipment and techniques used in producing features for radio, with the goal of creating announcements for their morning assembly.