Year 9 Digital Media Day
Thanks to our Year 9 students and English department for an engaging Digital Media Day!
What an incredibly engaging Digital Media Day our Year 9 students had on the last Monday of the summer term, run by the English department! Working in teams of seven to nine, they dived headfirst into creating their very own news websites, complete with compelling articles. A fantastic part of the day involved using Gemini Teens for research, helping them uncover the facts for their stories. They honed their critical thinking skills by sifting through potential news, trying to avoid the “fake news” story designed to trick them. Students even got to conduct interviews, adding depth to their reporting. The day started with an insightful talk from a real journalist, setting the stage for their intensive work. By the end, they had successfully published their websites, walking away with a much more robust understanding of the digital media landscape. We’re so proud of their hard work and new-found expertise.