Montgomery Community Media believes in empowering individuals and communities through media education and engagement. In the month of April, the Education and Community Engagement department hosted several events for community members to enhance their media and communication skills. Here is a wrap-up of our April events:
Intro to Video hosted by Harvey Nunes
Media expert Harvey Nunes instructs a class on videography basics.
ECE hosted a class that introduced the basics of videography, taught by media expert and owner of BrandNuMediaGroup, Harvey Nunes.
Participants learned the settings and functions of a camera, how to manipulate camera settings to achieve high quality video, how to record themselves and others, as well as how to gain clientele.
Participants enjoyed learning from Nunes and were able to get hands-on experience with equipment so they can begin creating their own video material right away.
Senior Smart with Girl Scouts
Local Girl Scouts give a presentation on cyber security and internet safety.
MCM collaborated with a local Girl Scout troop and local student volunteers who earned Student Service Learning (SSL) hours by assisting seniors in teaching them how to use their smartphones.
Many senior citizens need a guiding hand to patiently sit with them and show them how to use their phone.
This included how to use FaceTime, text messages, social media, and more. The course also touched on cybersecurity and how to be cyber-smart.
If you are looking to earn SSL hours, register to volunteer with MCM! We are hosting more Senior Smart events this summer.
Effective Communication for Health Care Organizations Webinar
The flyer for the ‘Crisis Communications & Social Media for Healthcare Organizations’ webinar.
MCM recognizes the need to improve the public’s trust in the healthcare field. In this course, participants learned the best practices and principles for communicating with the public about health issues.
The webinar taught viewers how to engage with their audience, improve public perception and establish trust. By the end of the webinar, participants walked away with a toolkit of communication tools to be implemented at their organizations.
This webinar was supported by the Healthcare Initiative Foundation (HIF), working to improve health and wellness outcomes for all who reside in Montgomery County Maryland.
Community Programming: Takoma Park Youth Media Academy
As part of our Youth Media Academy, Takoma Park Middle School students continued working on their final project: a variety show titled Rahel Reports. The show is created, produced, and directed by the students.
Filled with honest interviews and engaging segments, the episode will air on channel 19 as well as our YouTube channel to showcase the students’ vision and hard work.
Keep an eye on our social media for more details on the final project!
Where the Creatives Meet podcast: A Platform for Artistic Conversations
During the month of April, ECE’s ongoing podcast series Where the Creatives Meet featured even more members of the Maryland art community. We spoke with Rose Jaffe, Nikki Brooks, Deborah Walmer and Danielle Glosser, who shared their diverse artistic endeavors including abstract art, printmaking, ceramics, art advisory and mixed media.
You can listen to these engaging conversations on our YouTube channel (@mymcmcreates) and Spotify (@MyMCMedia). Subscribe to stay tuned for more episodes coming next month!
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At MCM, we are proud to provide spaces and platforms for artistic expression, conversation,and opportunities for personal growth, community engagement, and professional development.
We invite you to join us on upcoming events and be a part of our journey to empowerindividuals and our community through media engagement and education.
If you are an MCM member and are interested in submitting blog posts about the Montgomery County community, reach out to Samantha Young at syoung@mymcmedia.org
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