January 31, 2013

Pittsburgh King PreK-8: First trip to SLB Broadcast Studios

Students in Citiparks’ After School Academy at Pittsburgh King PreK-8 went on their first field trip to The Saturday Light Brigade broadcast studios, where they learned about the equipment used in live broadcast, as well as some new techniques.

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 30, 2013

Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8: Introduction to Editing

Students in Radio Club at Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 recorded these short pieces describing something that is of importance to them. They then began learning the basics of editing using these pieces and working as a class. These pieces are a result of the third of six weekly sessions in which students will learn about the microphones, mixers and digital recorders used in producing features for radio.

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 22, 2013

Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5: Peace and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Students in Radio Club at Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 wrote and recorded these poems (and a song!) describing their thoughts on peace and Martin Luther King, Jr. These pieces are a result of the third of six weekly sessions in which students are learning about the microphones, mixers and digital recorders used in producing features for radio.