Digital media projects are a fantastic way to get students involved in hands-on learning. But are your projects helping students build skills while also supporting your school’s mission, vision, and values? Many teachers struggle with this challenge.
When projects don’t connect to school goals, it feels like a missed opportunity. Imagine if your students could see how their creative work contributes to something bigger. Here’s how to make that happen!
1. Know Your School’s Mission and Vision
Start by understanding your school’s mission and vision statements. These statements explain what your school cares about the most.
When planning media projects, ask yourself:
Does this project support our school’s goals?
Will students learn lessons that reflect our school’s values?
If your school values leadership or community involvement, student-led videos about local events could be a great fit. Need help creating meaningful content? Check out our Digital Media Education Program.
2. Choose Purposeful Projects
Your projects should have a clear purpose that connects to your school’s values. Help students understand why their work matters.
Are they promoting school pride, sharing stories, or raising awareness? When students understand the purpose, they feel more motivated.
Learn how Jeremy Murman and Wyatt Morse empower students to create purposeful video content. Discover the impact of student-made videos on learning and engagement in the classroom. A must-watch for educators looking to incorporate video projects into their curriculum!
Discover more ways to align media projects through our Broadcasting and Digital Media Programs.
3. Highlight Student Growth
Media projects offer growth opportunities beyond regular classroom learning. Students build teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills—traits that many schools value.
Highlighting this growth through student projects or reflections can show the positive impact of your media program.
4. Collaborate with School Leaders
Work closely with your school’s administration to make sure your media program matches the school’s mission. Showing how projects reflect your school’s goals can help you gain support and resources.
Sharing examples of student growth can also help strengthen your program’s impact on the school community.
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