Curated OER
Little Owl Press Report/Newspaper and Newscast Project
Discover journalistic techniques by having learners prepare and write their own class newspaper. They discuss the five W's of investigative journalism and conduct interviews with school figures. They utilize video technology, podcast...
Curated OER
Can You Hear My Now?: Getting the Message Across
In this power transmittance activity, students read about sources that transmit power and are given a chart with the distance and the power transmitted by each device. Students determine the intensity in watts of the power for each...
Curated OER
Radio Broadcasting Before Television
Students compare the radio to other forms of mass communication. In this Radio Broadcasting Before Television lesson, students learn the different types of radio shows in the 1920s and 30s. Students write and perform radio scripts...
Curated OER
Women of Substance ~ Broadcasting Their Stories
Students research the Boston Women's Memorial. Showing their fifth grade buddies around the memorial, they examine the lives of Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley and Lucy Stone. They create scripts for a public service announcement while...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Media and Communication Occupations
This resource provides information about media and communication occupations.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Announcers
This resource provides occupational information about announcers. Topics covered include working conditions, training, job outlook, earnings, and related careers.
Other
Federal Communications Commission: About the Fcc
This site from the FCC provides an in-depth look at the Federal Communications Commission and the job it performs.
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review: Career Television Reporter
An overview of the career of a television reporter, including how to get into the career, related careers, the projected quality of life, and the future outlook for jobs. Well organized information, very readable, and easy to navigate.
Other
Bea: The Broadcast Education Association
Established in 1955, the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) has expanded its scope to include all aspects of telecommunications and electronic media. Their nicely designed home page gives a good overview of covered topics.
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review: Career: Disc Jockey
An overview of the career of a disc jockey, including how to get into the career, related careers, the projected quality of life, and an outlook at the future of jobs in the industry. Well organized information, very readable, and easy...
Other
The Working Reporter: A Resource for Journalists
A great all-in-one news site, the Working Reporter provides national and international news, updated constantly with a running ticker so you can add to your own Web page for free.
Other
Broadcasting and Cable Online Magazine
An interesting insider's look at the world of Broadcast media. You'll find everything from job opportunities to the latest news about the networks at this well designed site.
Other
Federal Communications Commission: Major Initiatives
This site from the FCC gives information on the main focus of the Federal Communication Commission. They are responsible for most forms of communication.
Other
Arrl: The National Association for Amateur Radio
Learn all about the inner workings of Amateur Radio. Here you can find current programs on the air, learn about licensing, find out about government regulations, and more.
Other
Sports News You Can Use: Moving From Competition to Sportscasting
This article gives a list of strategies for moving form the field of competition to a career in sportscasting.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Siegmund Loewe
Siegmund Loewe was a German engineer and businessman that developed vacuum tube forerunners of the modern integrated circuit. He pioneered both radio and television broadcasting, and the company he established with his brother, David...
Black Past
Black Past: Winfrey, Oprah
A very brief biography of Oprah Winfrey in this encyclopedia article. There is a link to her website.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Review 1920's Technology, Tensions, and Prohibition
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is filled with review questions and pictures from the 1920s about electrification, radio, broadcasting, tensions, prohibition and other topics from that decade.
Other
The Broadcasting Training Program Home Page
Information about a training program in radio/tv broadcasting for minority college graduates. Lots of useful information and links for anyone interested in broadcasting or announcing as a career.