Future Broadcasters: Collaborative Elementary Video News Production

What if your morning announcements came from student broadcasters instead of a voice on the PA system? In this round table discussion, three elementary librarians share how they launched an engaging video announcement program designed specifically for elementary students. Video news is often reserved for secondary schools, but here 4th and 5th graders successfully take on production roles and become leaders in their school community. Discover a model for cross-school collaboration in which students from three buildings share content and help build a unified district culture, with librarians synchronizing content calendars and holding monthly student meetings to lighten the load. Learn the Video Announcements Club structure, strategies for selecting participants, student role definitions, technical needs such as green screens, microphones and editing platforms like WeVideo or Canva, and lessons learned from mistakes along the way. Whether you have a professional studio or just a few iPads, you will leave with a project plan, student rubrics and a prioritized equipment list tailored for elementary budgets.