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Broadcasting Crystal Ball (Remi Productions)

The explosion that came during that meeting was in the phrase “I don’t care what it takes to do what I need to do. My greatest fear as a teacher is to send a group of kids out into the world and they think they are prepared but quickly find out that they aren’t.”

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How COVID-19 is Shaping Schools and Online Education
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How COVID-19 is Shaping Schools and Online Education

An often overlooked byproduct of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the emergence of remote learning. The focus typically ends up on the evolving workforce, but the fact of the matter is that students across the world are being forced to adapt to online learning. Every aspect of instruction at schools is changing and everyone from professors at renowned colleges to teachers at elementary schools are learning to teach in this new environment. 

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The Tech That Makes Remote Student Newscasts Possible
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The Tech That Makes Remote Student Newscasts Possible

That’s where I found my greatest use of Loom. The students could record themselves reading a script, send me a link, and I could pull them together for a show. Since Loom is a web-based app, the students only have to send the link.

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The Truth About Documentary Filmmaking
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The Truth About Documentary Filmmaking

In partnership with the Arizona Community Foundation, the Cronkite School launched a special year-long project to cover the rise of youth suicides in Arizona, including exploring the underlying causes and looking for possible solutions. The class is led by David Ariosto, an author and journalist who has managed, produced, and written for National Geographic, Time Magazine, NPR, Reuters, CNN, and Al Jazeera America — needless to say, I landed a pretty decent gig.

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3 Things You Need for Your Production Studio This School Year
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3 Things You Need for Your Production Studio This School Year

When school starts up again this fall, whether you’re teaching online full time, part time, or back in the classroom, remote productions are here to stay. Sending students out from behind the news desk creates a more compelling storyline. This affordable video gear and software will transform your ability to capture engaging shots and create professional productions. In comes the NewblueFX Titler Live, AIDA PTZ-X12-NDI, and Nimbus WiMi 6220 Wireless Transmitter.

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Teradek VidiU Go and Core Make the Perfect Streaming Bundle for Remote Newscasts
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Teradek VidiU Go and Core Make the Perfect Streaming Bundle for Remote Newscasts

While remote learning was a first for many teachers this year, shooting newscasts remotely is routine for student video production teams. When there’s breaking news at school, your news team has to rush to the area. There’s seldom time to set up a whole production system, and you can rarely count on a reliable internet connection. That’s where the Teradek VidiU Go and Core come in.

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A Video Solution for Online Learning
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A Video Solution for Online Learning

Many schools and universities have canceled classes to prioritize health concerns. While many districts have pre-existing infrastructures to support online learning, some schools are left wondering how they can effectively educate and interact with their students when classes aren’t meeting in person. Sometimes, it’s not enough to add a voiceover to a slide deck. Certain class material requires discussion and demonstration. Live video conferencing can recreate the classroom environment online.

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Remote Production
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Remote Production

Remote productions, other than news, usually utilize multiple cameras. As mentioned in other articles, single-camera remote productions are generally referred to as ENG or EFP productions. In this article, we will use remote productions to refer to both multi camera and single-camera productions.

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