In our journalism class, students are always working on different projects at the same time. Some people are taking photos, others are writing stories, and a lot of the time people are working in groups and helping each other out or giving feedback. You might see someone editing pictures while another group is planning interviews or finishing an article before a deadline. We help each other so our school news website can be better. Students in this class don’t just focus on what happens inside the room, we also go out and cover things around our school and community, like basketball games, volleyball, and football. We also report on bigger topics like ICE, Iran, and Afcon, and even create podcasts to talk about these issues. This matters because it shows how students work together to tell real stories and bring attention to things happening both in our school and in the world around us.
The class creates an inclusive and productive environment for students to explore new things. A few students might find the class more challenging, particularly the long writing assignments, editing, or meeting deadlines. These students may struggle with organizing ideas, or completing projects. But thankfully, the class is more than just writing, so students can take on different tasks in which they are skilled, or they can cover stories in different ways that may be more effective. The class also encourages students to pursue collaborative projects, and teaches students to help one another especially if they lack skills for a certain project.
