The unprecedented coronavirus pandemic has made a mark on multiple graduating classes.
Tell your story about how the pandemic changed your perception of life after high school.
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Historical understanding requires recognizing this multiplicity of points of view in the past, which makes it important to seek out a range of sources on any historical question rather than simply use those that are easiest to find. It also requires recognizing that perspectives change over time, so that historical understanding requires developing a sense of empathy with people in the past whose perspectives might be very different from those of today. (NCSS D2.His.4.9-12 - D2.His.8.9-12)
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CCTC AR-AV 3.1-AR-AV 4.3
Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving, and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. (ISTE)
Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical. (ISTE)
CCTC - AR-AV 2.1-AR-AV 2.7
Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. (ISTE)
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Journalism
Stereotypes and Misconceptions
Video Production
Digital Literacy/Citizenship
Identity
Beginner
Intermediate
Mic
Camera or Mobile Phone
Internet
Notebook
2-3 Classes
Take a look at the questions below and write down your response. You don’t have to answer every question, but expand the answers that feel most important to you: tell a story that explains to the world how your perception of college has changed due to the pandemic.
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Example of Desired Composition:
This challenge does not have an active deadline to submit to PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs. However, students are encouraged to publish their stories on their school/club/program website or through video/social platforms such as YouTube, Instagram or Twitter and tag Student Reporting Labs. Check with your teacher to find out instructions for class submissions.
FACEBOOK: /STUDENTREPORTINGLABS
TWITTER: @REPORTINGLABS
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