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For Middle School Students…
COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM DELIVERS CHANCE TO HOST A TALK SHOW
WAYLAND (MA) A forum for middle school students to develop and share a favorite topic - sports, fashion, art, music, movies and more -debuts in Wayland this fall as MindsetGobrings its media program to the Wayland Middle School. Offered after school through Wayland School Community Programs, the four-session workshop gives each participant the chance to host a talk show. The shows are recorded for the students to share with friends and on YouTube.
Founder and trainer Mark Altmanis a local entrepreneur whohas developed programs that identify and develop a participant’s passion with the goal being to enhance communication skills and build confidence for both students and adults. He notes that today's reliance on cell phones, texting, instant message, and social media has resulted in a significant decline in face-to-face communication.
“Our company motivates and inspires people to talk and engage others. What we’re striving for is to help people become more confident and effective communicators, better public speakers, and to share their engaging personalities.”
Through programs like the one coming to Wayland - "Lights, Camera, Communicate: Be the Star of Your Own Show" - essential communication and social skills are polished asyoung adolescents prepare for their on-camera appearance. Eye contact, posture, and voice projection are all emphasized as the hosts expound on their interests on camera with guests or cohosts.
Of equal importance, Altman sees sharing their passion as a way for adolescents to find a voice and to discover who they are as a person. Creating their own showinvolves being on camera, speaking into a microphone, and projecting their personality.This experience engages viewers and participantsand ignites an excitement for learning, both integral goals of MindsetGo programming.
Altman explains: “We’re fostering a growth mindset, experiential learning and broadcast techniques that empower students to find their identity, face new challenges andbe more comfortable interacting with peers and adults. They’ll be more motivated and in a better place or “mindset” for learning, and, most of all, they’ll be excited and energized by the creative process.”
While Wayland students will have this unique opportunity to participate in the talk show program, MindsetGohas also developed a series of other programs involving leadership skills, Student Ed-Ex talks, college prep, How to Stand Out from your Peers and sports-related workshops. In addition to teaching these programs, Altman is a freelance reporter for the Associated Press, covering home games for the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, and Boston Celtics.
“Students may love sports, music, fashion or something else,” observes Altman, “so hosting a show that demonstrates their passion is a way for them to explore their interest, create a format for sharing what they know, and showcase their competence.”
The Wayland program begins Wednesday, October 26, and continues November 2, 9, and 16, 2016. The time is 1:10 pm to 2:45 pm. Registration period is from October 1 to October 16 and the link will be available as of October 1 at district information, WSCP, Community Education and on
Altman can be reached at: 978-206-1535 or .
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