Student-Led Broadcasts with GSuite (GAFE)
Kate Hebert & Brian Prewitt
Richardson ISD
Presentation Resources: https://sites.google.com/g.risd.org/mstmagnettechnology/student-led-broadcasts-using-gsuite
Google Slides Presentation: https://sites.google.com/g.risd.org/mstmagnettechnology/student-led-broadcasts-using-gsuite/presentation
Why do Student Led Live Broadcasts?
- Informative
- Educates Students
- Project Based Learning
- Multiple job learning
- Public Speaking
- Bring in guests for interviews
- Can add last minute details if needed
- Can share with small or large groups, or everywhere
- It makes announcements more interesting
- Puts a face to the announcements
- It's fun!!!
Why use YouTube On Air/Live Events?
- Easy to create each morning
- EAsy to share
- It's free
- Automatically creates a recorded version so it can be viewed at different times
- Simple Studio functions like switching cameras or to a slide show
- Add ins
- Hats and spectacles (limited time only; it's going away)
- Ability to restrict inside of District
- It's fun!!
Warning
Broadcasts that violate Copyright Law will be removed from YouTube
Equipment
- Computer w/ internet access
- iPad and stand for script (book holder)
- Camera (webcam or video camera that connects with the computer--might need firewire
- Microphone - we use a USB mic for better sound quality
- If you don't have any of this, you can use a computer with a built-in webcam
Production
- Training your students--students trained for all roles
- Camera person--runs the camera and moves camera as necessary
- Production manager--runs the actual Live Events On-Air and includes screen sharing
- Anchors--on screen talent
- Sound-runs any audio input (changes)
Creating the Broadcast - Students to this!
- Students meet twice a week
- Everything planned for the next week
- All scripts written
- Meeet during specials rotation time twice a week
- Previously met Mondays form 3:15-4:45 most weeks
- Rehearse scripts
- Production Manager rehearses show timing
- Pre-broadcast run through - students rehearse the broadcast just prior to broadcast
Broadcasting
- Run through just prior to broadcast
- Anchors must look at camera & speak clearly with a strong voice
- Person running the show on the computer must be awary of script and slides--must be very attentive
- If camera needs to be turned, should be turned between shots
- Production manager checks camera and microphone choices
- Production Manager prepares slides for screen sharing by choosing to "Present in New Window."
How to Set Up Your Broadcast
See Video Tutorials Here:
https://sites.google.com/g.risd.org/mstmagnettechnology/student-led-broadcasts-using-gsuite/video-tutorials
- How to create your YouTube Live Event for the First Time
- Dedicated GSuite Account (not your own account), YouTube, and Live Events
- YouTube - Verification
- Bookmarks
- How to Create Your Love Event on Air Each Time
- Use your bookmark
- Going Live
- Restrictions
- Settings
- Starting and Ending the Broadcast
- How to Share Your Broadcast - Google Sites
- Links and the Bookmarks Toolbar
- Be logged in
This was an awesome session! Be sure to check out the resources on their website!
https://sites.google.com/g.risd.org/mstmagnettechnology/student-led-broadcasts-using-gsuite
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