Mediastar
Dynamic and entertaining courses
Media, Communications, English
- Recommended for teachers & administrators
- One and two day practical, hands-on courses
- Skills-focussed and cost-effective
- Convenient locations
- Knowledgeable, personable educator-presenters
Typical comments include:
"clear and practical tips"
"energized and relevant"
"the material came alive"
"the humor was wonderful"
"enthusiasm and positive attitude"
 Warren Beck |
 Ron Slavik |
Effective Communication & Media Training Workshop for Educators
These MEDIASMART workshops are designed to provide you with the required media skills and practice to improve your own media effectiveness and the media profile of your school(board).
These lively sessions will also target specific areas such as news releases, news conferences, and presentation techniques.
Workshop Outcomes
Participants in these workshops will:
- Acquire specific knowledge about proven communication strategies in the educational context
- Participants will acquire specific knowledge of radio, television and print news and communication techniques
- Identify and practice the skills related to presenting themselves effectively in public and radio and television
- Problem-solve real challenges that call for skilled communication and positive media relationships
- Prepare sample news releases for education programs and events
- Recieve training on crisis management and damage control techniques through news releases, news conferences, TV and radio interviews
- Participate in mock interviews and/or news conferences in an educational setting
Workshop Format
These workshops can be applied to Professional Learning Programs in Curriculum Knowledge, Classroom Knowledge and Leadership, and Communication with Parents and Students.
These workshops are designed for 25-30 participants. The one-day session is balanced between the information provided by the workshop leaders and the involvement of the participants. This includes case study and role-playing scenarios relevant to their personal educational settings