Got A Great Story Idea? Here’s How To Pitch To Youth Radio
We’re all about stories BY young people, ABOUT the things that young people care about.
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How We Made the DACA Project: From the Youth Radio Interactive Team
Reflections from a team of young developers on how they made interactive websites about DACA, in the process learning a whole lot about immigration policy, the ins-and-outs of data analysis, and the challenges–and rewards!–of learning to code.
How to Pitch: Lessons from Women in Tech
Earlier this year, I attended the Girls in Tech Amplify Women Pitch competition in San Francisco. As an aspiring founder,…
How To Stay Safe With Snapchat’s New Update
Snapchat’s newest update is not just tearing friends apart–it’s pretty unsafe too.
Double Jointed: The Science Behind Turf Dancing
Turf dancers put their bodies on the line every time they go out and perform. Naturally, they are concerned about whether…
DIY Resource: How To Record High-Quality Sound With Your Phone
Most smartphones today have a built in microphone and recording function (example: iPhone’s voice memo), and can be used in a pinch to conduct interviews and gather sound. Here are a few tips for using your phone effectively as a recorder.
DIY Toolkit: How To Write A Commentary
YOUR VOICE. YOUR PERSPECTIVE. That’s what a radio commentary is all about! Commentaries are short, first-person stories that clearly express an individual’s opinion or world view and why it matters to the outside world.
DIY Toolkit: How To Write A Commentary
Radio commentaries offer an opportunity for young people to express their opinion on an issue of their choice and to become effective communicators. This toolkit includes all the examples, lesson plans and handouts you’ll need to help your students develop their first commentary (plus tips on how to pitch us at Youth Radio)
DIY Toolkit: How To Come Up With Your Own Mobile App
This lesson plan is part of a larger effort by Youth Radio’s Innovation Lab for young people, working in partnership…