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Here are some of the websites of use to teachers and students taking part in BBC News School Report.
News websites
BBC News
The BBC News website is the internet arm of the biggest broadcasting news-gatherer in the world.
All about BBC News
BBC News chief Helen Boaden explains the rational behind the news broadcast on BBC radio, TV and online. This article contains useful insights and facts, for example, BBC News employs 3,500 staff, of whom 2,000 are journalists. For more information, visit the Newswatch website and click on About BBC News
on the left-hand side of the homepage.
BBC News information booklet
What does BBC News do? How much does it cost? How can you get involved? You'll find answers to these, and other questions, in this booklet. It also provides information about the different services provided by BBC News, case studies of four people who work at the BBC and advice on getting in touch.
Where I live
A gateway to sites in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland providing local BBC news, sport, entertainment and debate.
BBC World Service
News and programmes from around the world.
Crossing Continents
The website which accompanies the radio documentary programme focuses on the human dimension of the big international stories.
Newsround
The website accompanies the BBC children's news programme. It includes a section of news-based lesson plans in three subject areas: English (specialising in media literacy), Citizenship and PSHE. Teachers may also find the guides section useful, summarising topics from Afghanistan to wristbands.
Latest headlines from the BBC
News feeds allow you to see when websites have added new content. You can get the latest headlines and video in one place, as soon as it's published, without having to visit the websites you have taken the feed from. This link explains how to receive the news feeds from the BBC. You can also receive the latest headlines in an email.
In the newsroom (journalistic advice)
Press Pack
A virtual newsroom where children can learn the skills of journalism. As well as giving children the chance to have their report published on the internet, there are a variety of educational games and interactive quizzes which develop reporting skills while earning points.
News Watch
The accountability programme and website from BBC News. It takes you behind the scenes at BBC News, allowing you to share the reason for editors' choices and the decisions made by journalists. It includes a useful A-Z page which make it easy to locate a particular subject and profiles of BBC News presenters and correspondents.
BBC Tours
Book on a tour or take a virtual trip around BBC buildings including BBC TV Centre - TV headquarters - and BBC Broadcasting House, for an insight into the world of radio. You can also find out about tours around BBC premises local to you.
On This Day
A showcase of some of the most significant stories broadcast by BBC News since 1950. It includes a profile of numerous BBC correspondents.
New Talent: Presenters
Some useful tips from presenters, reporters and producers.
Inside BBC Journalism
Reporters explain how they put BBC news values, including impartiality, accuracy and fairness, into practise.
BBC College of Journalism
This news article explains the role of the BBC College of Journalism - to train BBC staff to maintain the highest standards of journalism. All the School Report lesson pans have been approved by the College.
Raise Your Game
This site, which offers training and motivation techniques and tips from top sports men and women, also includes a section on how to write winning sports reports.
The Editors
A site where editors across BBC News share their dilemmas and issues.
Radio Newsroom
Info, tips and advice on radio news.
Newsbeat
The home of Radio 1 news, this website includes profiles on the stations reporters and presenters.
Practical tips
Video Nation
This site, which hosts films made by the public about their everyday lives, contains a wealth of filming tips and FAQs.
60 Second Shakespeare
The site of this BBC school-based project, it contains a section for teachers, authored by a teacher and experienced video editor and a practical section on video and audio skills.
BBC Training and Development
BBC training resources including free online filming and radio editing courses. It also a printable version of the BBC News style guide, which gives practical suggestions on many aspects of journalism style such as abbreviations, clichés and reported speech.
Blast - Video Shooting Guide
BBC programme makers share the tricks of their trade in this series of tutorials and guides explaining the basics of using a video camera.
CBBC me and my movie
This website contains practical information about the basics of film-making and a clickable map of the UK, enabling you to find film-making events in your area.
The project offers free workshops and the chance to win a special CBBC me and my movie award, in association with BAFTA.
A useful guide can be downloaded from the How to
section of the website containing tips on making dramas, documentaries and animations. Students taking part in School Report will find the What you need, Camera shots, Filming tips
and How to edit your film
pages very useful.
One Minute Movies
Expert tips on editing including fades and effects between cuts, storyboarding and continuity.
OneMusic - VJing
This site contains advice for beginner VJs (the people who provide the projected visuals to accompany a DJ). It includes a useful section on video hardware and software.
News and Sport On Tour
bbc.co.uk/news/1/hi/in_depth/uk/2006/news_on_tour
Members of the public have the opportunity to make news, sport and weather reports in the BBC's interactive marquee, which goes on tour each summer. It's a chance to read the news on television or radio and try at some of the technical roles involved in getting programmes on air. This website includes a Rookie reporter
section which included reports made people visiting the marquee.
News On Your Mobile
Find out how BBC News is available on mobile phones, palmtop computers and other wireless handheld devices.
BBC School journalism projects
Although some of these BBC projects may no longer be running, they are a good source of inspiration for journalism-based activities in the classroom.
Schools Question Time
- currently running
Information about how your school can apply to work alongside David Dimbleby and the Question Time team to produce a special edition of the programme.
All 2gether Now
As part of this community broadcasting project, schools in the Harehills and Burmantofts areas of Leeds designed web pages for the BBC Leeds Where I Live site.
Radio Stoke's School Day
Find out what happened when school children took over the airwaves at BBC Radio Stoke.
Castle Rock Radio School
Two radio reporters share the tricks of their trade with students from a school in Leicester.
BBC North Yorkshire: Citizenship
As part of their Citizenship lessons, 12-year-olds at a school in York broadcast radio bulletins with the help of BBC journalists.
Parachutes, BBC Lincolnshire
This scheme involves a BBC journalist helping students make a choreographed dance routine, a short film or documentary, contemporary art, an animated stop-motion film, a music video or another creative piece of the students' choosing.
BBC Bradford and West Yorkshire
Pupils at two Bradford high schools are being given a chance to have their say to millions across Yorkshire and the UK. The students have been taking their first steps in journalism with a little help from the BBC.
Other BBC sites of interest to teachers and students
Schools
The home of Bitesize revision, the BBC Schools site is a learning resource covering all areas of the curriculum. Teachers may also be interested in the educational games on the Schools website.
Blast
Inspiration and advice for those wanting to get involved in music, art, dance or film. Blast annually offer older students the opportunity to become a reporter in their local area.
World Class
A site with resources for schools interested in linking up with schools overseas. Two radio news bulletins (UK news and world news) are broadcast on the website Monday to Friday, as are real BBC scripts. World Class also encourages children and schools to get their stories on air and online across the BBC.
21CC
The 21st Century Classroom is a centre for teachers and students to explore creative ways of using multimedia and new technology across the curriculum. A variety of workshops run by expert facilitators are available at the digital leaning centre in White City, London.
Learning Zone Broadband
Learning Zone Broadband provides audio-visual material for use in primary and secondary schools and colleges. It is a bank of short videos which have been selected to match the curriculum.
Chatguide
This website contains information on how to keep safe online. It has a section for children, teens, teachers and parents.
Onion Street
Onion Street aims to be a supportive community for 11-16 year olds. It is a place where students can get advice on schoolwork and support on personal issues. It's a safe environment where they can share ideas and develop friendships with other people of the same age. Some of the most popular areas of the site are the pre-moderated message boards on a variety of topics including Your School, Crime and Punishment, Government and Politics and Religion and Belief.
The BBC Story
Covering the history of the BBC, this website is illustrated with archive clips and pictures that share the story of each decade.
BBC scripts
Read examples of BBC drama including EastEnders and Doctors, and TV comedy including Ideal, Funland, The Smoking Room, Two Pints of Lager and Marigold. The site also includes radio drama scripts and examples of children's drama including Kerching and Tracey Beaker.
Useful sites outside the BBC
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Newsday 2008
Newsday 2008, in association with Learnnewsdesk from the Guardian, offers schools the chance to make a newspaper, website, podcast or blog which is judged by a panel of experts.
Channel 4 Breaking the news
The Channel 4 news team worked with nine schools and colleges to make an online news bulletin. The accompanying website show how students scripted, compiled and edited the bulletin at the end of eight weeks of preparation. The website also features a media studies course for 14 to 19 year olds developed with Channel 4 News, ITN and the participating schools.
Making The News
Making The News (MTN) is a free online publishing tool. It enables schools to publish news online in a variety of formats including text, images, audio, animation and video. It includes a page of useful links to sites where you can access free software tools. Visit Help then Links along the top bar.
Headliners
Headliners (formerly Children's Express) is a UK-wide news agency producing news, features and comment by young people, aged eight to 19. Through a journalism programme, they research and write stories on issues that are important to them for publication in national and local newspapers, magazines, television and radio.
Children and Radio
A not-for-profit organisation which promotes and encourages radio for and by children and young people.
Sky News Student Site Virtual Newsroom
A useful resource for GCSE, A-level, and undergraduate Media students, this virtual Sky News Student Newsroom takes you on a tour of the various job descriptions involved in television news production. It explains the journey of a story through the newsroom, the sound and vision department and the studio and gallery before being broadcast.
The Newspaper Education Trust (NET)
The NET runs tours of Europe's largest newspaper print works on the Isle of Dogs in London and offers workshops for students, at the end of which their newspaper articles are published.
Radiowaves Voice It
Radiowaves Voice It enables young people to create websites, blogs and podcasts to investigate, report or campaign on issues that matter to them. It is an opportunity for students to get their voices heard by people who can make a difference, such as local councillors, MPs and ministers. Registering gives you free access to the Radiowaves Voice It channel where students can create web pages, publish audio and video podcasts and receive feedback.
R U Bothered?
Year 9 Citizenship students at a school in London chose topics to investigate before designing and creating this site.
The British Film Institute (BFI)
The British Film Institute promotes understanding and appreciation of Britain's film and television heritage and culture. The accompanying website includes a section of activities, resources and services relevant to teaching and learning about moving image media.
British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta)
Becta is the government's lead partner in supporting educational ICT development and delivery. Their website includes this useful section on using technology safely in schools.
Next Generation Learning
Becta's Next Generation Learning campaign aims to encourage more schools and colleges to use technology to its full potential, in order to improve learning. Resources on this site include a
quiz for parents
to test their knowledge of online safety, inspired by Dr Tanya Byron's review of the impact of video games and the internet on children and young people.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP)
The government agency Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) has produced a website where young people can learn about internet safety, called Thinkuknow. The BBC have worked with CEOP to create a dedicated page with tips on safety for School Reporters.
Parliament's Education Service
Designed to support the political literacy and citizenship education requirements of the national curricula in the UK, this website contains free resources to develop an understanding of Parliament and democracy, including MP visits to schools and online classroom resources. The above link directs users to the content for 11-14 year olds.
Plan-ed
An online resource network of national curriculum related projects for teachers and students in the UK. The resources include video clips, photos, opinions and ideas from young people across the globe and targeted lesson plans and activity sheets.
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