* news show set up, technical assistance, and training;

* technical assistance and training for new editing systems;

* special tours of Multimedia Service Center;

* “hands-on” opportunities to produce a program in Sprague Technology Center television studio, including a chance to learn about a variety of careers within the field of television production;

* opportunities to provide FCPS producers and directors with feedback on our FCPS Fairfax Network (hyperlink) national program offerings which can reach up to 26,000 schools across the nation;

* guidance on design and production of print tutorials of TMPC loan pool equipment. These guides are included in Loan pool equipment goes out to the schools.

* and a “TV Studio Production Workshop” held at Luther Jackson Middle School. Topics include lighting, vocabulary, and strategies for effective news show production.

In turn, Luther Jackson Middle School M2P students have:

* participated as hosts, audience or “talent” on some Fairfax Network programs. Examples of student participation include: America on the Move Part 2: Creating Stories; and Meet the Author: Lemony Snicket.

* spoken at FCPS School Board meetings and participated in “Spotlight on Learning” video segments in support of the Fairfax Network, multimedia productions, technology initiatives, and special FCPS initiatives;

* provided essential evaluation of programming from the student point-of-view. Our producers and directors look forward to receiving these well-thought-out and valuable evaluations that make an inpact on future FCPS programming.

* participated in focus groups concerning format and content for upcoming programs.

* allowed Multimedia Service Center personnel to have a better understanding of what interests students in middle schools.

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