Media Learning Open Week
Oct 27-31, 2008
SYN opens its doors to educators.
Schools On-Air
DO YOUR STUDENTS HAVE A LOT TO SAY?
SYN offers your students the chance to present their own live radio show and get their ideas, opinions and expressions out to the ears of Melbourne.
SYN allocates 25 hours each week of its radio broadcast to schools, TAFEs and community youth centres. Each group has its own weekly timeslot, for the duration of a school term.
In a relaxed, positive environment, these young people gain fantastic experience and learn all about the strength of their unique voices. SYN’s broadcast on 90.7 FM stretches Melbourne-wide, and in an average week it reaches 124,000 listeners*.
*McNair Ingenuity survey, 2006
THROUGH SYN RADIO, STUDENTS GAIN:
- skills in radio announcing
- a working knowledge of radio program planning, preparation and performance
- hands-on skills in operating a radio studio panel and equipment
- a place in the wide SYN network of young media makers
- knowledge of media constructs and their place within them
- an awareness of themselves as citizens able to contribute to public discourse
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
For more information about incorporating SYN Radio into your classroom, please get in touch with SYN Education & Training Manager, Georgia Fox, or phone 03 9925 4693.
Why SYN?
SYN offers a range of media learning programs to young people in schools, youth community organisations, TAFE and universities.
SYN is committed to:
- providing a relevant voice for youth as creators, not consumers, of media
- delivering dynamic, hands-on media training and education
- providing access to media learning for as many young people as possible
- re-engaging disaffected students in learning
- connecting students with their community
To find out more about getting involved with SYN Education, have a browse through the menu items on the left of this page, or feel free to get in touch with our Education & Training Manager, Georgia Fox.
Radio Tour
h2. Looking for a hands-on, dynamic excursion program?
Why not bring your students to SYN and give them a taste of media creation?
The SYN Radio Tour program allows young people to visit a radio station and get themselves in the studio.
They are guided in preparing and producing their very own radio program, something young people at SYN are doing every day.
The SYN Radio Tour is a 1.5 hour session, and is facilitated by a young SYN media maker.
WHERE // The House of SYN, 16 Cardigan St, Carlton
WHO // groups of 10-26 students*
COST // $8.00(+GST) per student
BOOKINGS // email Georgia or phone 03 9925 4693
*please note: we can accommodate fewer than 10 students, but a minimum fee of $80(+GST) applies for the session
