AGES 8 - 11 • DIGITAL LITERACY & JOURNALISM
JDO Global News
Explore the world through the eyes of young journalists. Students investigate global stories, develop digital literacy skills and collaborate to create news that connects classrooms across the globe.
Key Learning Objectives
Global Awareness
Students will gain insights into current events and news from different parts of the world, fostering a broader understanding of global issues.
Literacy
Students will learn to navigate, analyze, and critically evaluate online news sources.
Collaborative Learning
Students will work together to share news, pose questions, and create their own news content.
Subjects
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Students develop key communication skills as they write, edit, and present news stories. They apply journalistic techniques such as headline writing, interviewing, and fact-checking, supporting informative and persuasive writing.
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Students explore the structure and language of news, comparing formats across cultures. They consider bias, audience, and the role of news in society, building media literacy through hands-on reporting.
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By researching and reporting on global events, students gain awareness of international issues and perspectives. They develop empathy, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility as global communicators.
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Students use digital tools to draft, format, and publish news content, including slides, images, and recordings. This supports digital fluency, online collaboration, and creative media production.
Creative Outcome
The final collaborative challenge involves students creating their own news content, which could include:
News Articles
Writing and publishing news articles on a topic of their choice.
News Videos
Producing video reports, including interviews and on-the-ground coverage.
Blogs
Creating and maintaining a news blog with regular updates and reflections.
Radio Station
Setting up a mock radio station, broadcasting news segments, interviews, and discussions.
JDO Global News offers students a practical and engaging platform to enhance their understanding of global events, develop critical media skills, and collaborate creatively to produce their own news content. This fosters a sense of global citizenship and media literacy.
