From 01/27/2024: Morgantown-based fiddler, guitarist and singer/songwriter Gray Buchanan previewing her SongSpace show at First Unitarian with Bertha and the Belles, 1/27 (7:30 pm), Shadyside.
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Students wrote and recorded stories about their favorite monsters that use to scare them when they were younger. Some students also added sound fx to their story.
PAEYC – Inviting Ideas, Inspiring Innovation Conference
In October of 2014, PAEYC and Allegheny County Family Support came together to present “Inviting Ideas, Inspiring Innovation”, a conference featuring sessions that explore educational innovation occurring where learning takes place, outside of the classroom. The conference highlighted presentations from providers, parents, teachers, artists, scientists, designers and anyone aiming to improve learning experiences for children.
Pittsburgh King After School: 3 Things About Me
For our first day of After School with Radio Club, we learned a bit about each other by sharing Three Things about ourselves. This is the first of 10 sessions where we will learn about microphones, digital recorders and the technology used to make professional radio pieces.
Wilkinsburg After School: Monster Stories
This week the TIGERS wrote and recorded stories about spooky characters like Slender Man, chupacabras, the Loch Ness Monster, and even zombies! However, not all the tales were frightening and but drather a glimpse into the day-to-day life of the these fictional characters – like Big Foot going to the barber shop.
Wilkinsburg After School: My Neighborhood
Students wrote and recorded what exciting things they already have and would like to have in their neighborhood.
Wilkinsburg After School: Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery
Sense of Place Learning took after school students on a field trip to Wilkinsburg’s own Garden Dreams Urban Farm to learn about urban farming and it’s importance in the community. While there, students toured the garden, planted vegetables, and even saw chickens!
The Radio Club tagged along and recorded man-on-the-street style interviews for the fictional school radio station – WILK. Among those interviewed were fellow students and Bob, a knowledgeable member of the Garden Dreams staff.
Wilkinsburg TIGERS: Radio Club Hopes
In our first week of after school radio club, students shared and recorded what skills, experiences, and proficiencies they hope to gain over the course of the year. Everyone then had the opportunity to edit the wavelength audio. Some students are looking forward to creating music, while others are more interested in focusing on the technical element of audio recording.
Radio Camp 2014 – Day 26 – Graduation!
It’s hard to believe, but we’ve reached the end of Summer Dreamers 2014. It’s been a good ride–we’ve made new friends, played new games and learned new things! Have a great rest-of-the-Summer as well as a great school year, Radio Campers!
Radio Camp 2014 – Day 25 – Radio Camp Retrospective
On our second to last day, campers were asked to take a look back at our time spent together; what did they learn, what was their favorite activity and how much are they going to miss Radio Camp?
Radio Camp 2014 – Day 24 – Next School Year
Radio Campers reflected on the coming school year and all the amazing opportunities it holds!
