SFU-021 - Module 2 (Learning Objectives)

Creating

Evaluating

Analysing

Applying

Understanding

Remembering

During this module we'll outline the key concepts you need to understand before starting the simulation. We'll also cover the goals you should aim to achieve, ensuring you're well-prepared for the tasks ahead.

Learning Objectives

(30 minutes)

Analysis Task

Applying: Organise the information to develop a clear and focused angle for the story. Analysing: Determine the key elements of the story that would resonate with the target audience and align with the broadcaster’s editorial policies.

(10 minutes)

Preparation Task

Remembering: Identify sources and steps for data collection. Understanding: Define the business question or objective.

(30 minutes)

Research Task

Applying: Collect relevant information about the death of Queen Elizabeth II from various sources. Analysing: Evaluate the credibility of the sources and compile the information in a structured manner, considering the broadcaster’s policies and the target audience.

(10 minutes)

Preparation Task

Remembering: Identify sources and steps for data collection. Understanding: Define the business question or objective.

(15 minutes)

Preparation Task

Remembering: Identify the key factors in broadcast journalism, such as timeliness, impact, and audience. Understanding: Define the target audience (teenagers aged 12-16) and consider how this influences the approach to the news story.

(10 minutes)

Preparation Task

Remembering: Identify sources and steps for data collection. Understanding: Define the business question or objective.

Learning objectives

Here's a breakdown of what's to come in the course.

Detailed breakdown

Learning objectives

Here's a breakdown of what's to come in the course.

Detailed breakdown

(10 minutes)

Reflection Task

Evaluating: Reflect on the entire process, from research to presentation, considering the challenges faced and lessons learned. Understanding: Think about how the skills and insights gained from this activity can be applied to future broadcast journalism tasks and how you can further improve your approach.

(10 minutes)

Preparation Task

Remembering: Identify sources and steps for data collection. Understanding: Define the business question or objective.

(15 minutes)

Document & Present

Creating: Save the final draft with an appropriate title and create bullet points highlighting the key aspects of the story. Evaluating: Record and review your presentation, assessing whether it is engaging, authentic, and appropriate for the target audience.

(10 minutes)

Preparation Task

Remembering: Identify sources and steps for data collection. Understanding: Define the business question or objective.

(20 minutes)

Create Task

Creating: Write a concise and engaging 300-word broadcast news script that captures the key elements of the story. Evaluating: Draft the script using simple language and active voice, keeping in mind the style and needs of the target audience.

(10 minutes)

Preparation Task

Remembering: Identify sources and steps for data collection. Understanding: Define the business question or objective.

Learning objectives

By the end of this activity, you will have gained hands-on experience in creating and presenting a broadcast news story, tailored to a specific audience. This will enhance your understanding of the nuances of broadcast journalism and improve your skills in researching, writing and delivering news stories. Now that you're all prepped, mark this section as complete and let's make a start on the simulation module!

Conclusion

• Identify key online news sources (e.g., BBC, CNN, Sky News) and relevant social media platforms to gather information about significant events like the death of Queen Elizabeth II. List the steps involved in creating a broadcast news story, including researching the event, analysing data, writing the story, and presenting it.

• Organise and evaluate the collected information to determine the most appropriate angle for the news story. Consider the interests of the target audience and the broadcaster’s policies to ensure the story is relevant, sensitive, and engaging.

• Assess the accuracy and balance of the collected information. Evaluate the effectiveness of your news story in meeting the needs of the target audience and adhering to the broadcaster’s editorial policies. Make informed decisions on how to improve the story’s impact and appropriateness.

• Summarise the key elements of the news story and draft a 300-word broadcast news script using simple, engaging language. Develop a presentation of the story, incorporating audio and visual elements if applicable. Reflect on your performance and identify areas for improvement in future broadcast journalism tasks.

• Choose a specific event or issue (the death of Queen Elizabeth II) and gather relevant information from various online sources. Compile the information into a structured document, keeping the audience and broadcaster’s editorial guidelines in mind.

• Explain the importance of considering factors like timeliness, impact, prominence, and audience when creating a news story. Describe how the target audience (teenagers aged 12-16) and the broadcaster’s editorial policies influence the style, language, and angle of the story.