The 37th Edition of Press and Media Week in Schools: The Blog!
“Where’s the Info?”
And The birth of Podcasts in our school.
Students through the creation a colorful piece of art done– with computer cardboard packaging elaborated how recycling with technology & the media, phone, apps can help us to further communicate and share ideas with others, while expressing their ideas in the English Language through collaborative work with creativity, innovation in a fun way.
The 37th Edition of Press and Media Week in Schools: The Blog!
The 37th edition of the Press and Media Week in Schools, under the theme“Where’s the News?”, held from Monday 23rd March to Saturday 28th March, offered high school students a valuable opportunity to explore the role of information in today’s digital world. Throughout the week, students returned to their pens, paper, and high-tech learning tools with a clear objective: to learn English, understand, use, and demonstrate how educational technology (EdTech) supports learning and knowledge sharing in a fast-changing media landscape- and communicate better on different aspects of study with confidence and coherence.
At the heart of this initiative was a crucial question: Where is the information, and how do we find it? Students were encouraged not only to locate news but also to analyze it, verify it, and present it thoughtfully. This process highlighted the importance of technology and media as powerful tools—not just for consuming information, but for learning, critical thinking, and communication.
Students Seconde GT Johnson class approached the theme from an environmental perspective. Using EdTech tools like « Canva, Capcut,Pintrest…they explored topics such as recycling and renewable energy, showing how digital platforms can support awareness and action on global challenges like climate change. Their work included the creation of podcasts that examined both the advantages and disadvantages of technology in education and future careers, particularly in STEM-related fields.
« The Renewable Energy Podcast » group created « windows » out of computer packaging cardboard to explain the importance of using technology & media as a « loudspeaker » to share their ideas widely and effectively.
Speaking through their creation; « windows » a handful of students spoke about the useful virtual assistants like Amazon’s Alexa & Apple’s Siri, thereby taking us through technology, media tools vocabulary.
The purpose of this group’s creation; « garden aesthetics » was to demonstrate that we can learn more from each other by using technology & the media to bring awareness about the dangers of pollution to our planet. They took us through vocabulary to do with their cause–Recycling/Repurposing.
The Première GT 1&2 students also embraced the challenge by producing podcasts focused on pressing media issues such as misinformation, disinformation, and fake news. They developed a richer understanding of how information circulates online and the risks involved when content is not verified. In doing so, they expanded their vocabulary around high-tech concepts, including tools like virtual assistants, and reflected on how such technologies shape communication today.
« The Only Girls Talk Podcast« – Script.
By Maria, Mika, Rebecca, Maelys & Esther.
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The Social Media group « redefined « Art & Power » and how they go hand in hand to advance societal needs.
Meanwhile, the Terminale class, TG1&2 explored the theme through the lens of scientific innovation and responsibility. Their work emphasized the importance of responsible technology use, particularly regarding screen time and digital consumption. They highlighted how innovation must go hand in hand with ethical awareness, especially as technology continues to influence education, work environments, and society at large.
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Overall, the week demonstrated that students are not just passive learners but active contributors. They brought creativity, critical thinking, and digital skills to the table—essential tools for navigating modern education and future careers. By engaging with media production and analysis, they learned why it is important to use technology in school: to access reliable information, to communicate effectively, to combat misinformation, and to prepare for a world increasingly shaped by digital innovation.
In a time where information is everywhere, knowing where to find it, how to verify it, and how to use it responsibly is more important than ever. This is the true lesson behind “Where’s the Info?”—and one that will continue to guide students far beyond the classroom—-and this led to the birth of PODCASTS in our school. Please read on !
