This professional learning session introduces educators to Wake Up St. Pat’s, a student-led morning announcement and media production program designed to build leadership, communication, and digital literacy across grade levels. The session will examine how the program operates in practice, including student roles, production workflows, scheduling, and assessment strategies, while demonstrating how a school-based broadcast can support curriculum outcomes across multiple subject areas. Participants will also explore how AI is now used within the program to support planning, scripting, organization, and reflection, enhancing efficiency while maintaining student voice and creativity. The session highlights practical considerations for sustainability, inclusion, and scalability, offering educators a realistic model for implementing student-led media within their own school communities.
I am a middle school teacher with Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, with nearly 20 years of teaching experience across Alberta, including roles in Fox Creek and Hinton. I completed my Master’s in Educational Technology through University of British Columbia, focusing on the meaningful... Read More →
Friday February 20, 2026 3:20pm - Sunday May 31, 2026 11:59pm MDT Post Recording Video
