Supporting Young Creators
Filmmakers, movie stars, changemakers. We’re highlighting student-created media.
Educators, do you want to inspire media creation in your classroom? Join us in our LABS educator community.
Student-Made Media Projects
See the projects submitted by educators and their students below.
Do you have original work that you want to share with the world? We can help. Send us an email at MLC@dptv.org with a link to your video or podcast and we can chat about how to feature your creation.
Sashabaw Middle Shool
Students from Sashabaw Middle School made a series of videos on exercise techniques to try at home and outside.
Caleb's Kids Middle School Campers
Students in Carrie Mattern's class from Carman-Ainsworth High School in Flint produced a series of videos on Afrofuturism.
Carman-Ainsworth High School
Students in Carrie Mattern's class from Carman-Ainsworth High School in Flint produced a series of videos on Afrofuturism.
Tomek-Easten Elementary School
Students in Kristie Horst's class from Tomek-Eastern Elementary School in Fenton made a series of videos reviewing books they read in class using a "book club" model.
The Group Chat
Middle and high school students share their thoughts on current events that affect students everywhere. Developed by teenagers and former hosts of the Michigan Learning Channel show Extra Credit.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Middle school students from DPSCD visited the Riley Broadcast Center to learn about making television. While in studio, they shared their thoughts about various topics.
Casting Call
The Michigan Learning Channel is casting on-camera talent for a new career exploration show called The Career Center. Each half hour episode will feature lessons and discussions with real students about the world of careers. Students will explore career opportunities and meet professionals in different fields, participate in lessons designed to build the skills they’ll need in the world of work, and learn about different pathways to pursue a career. Want to know what it’s like working on an MLC production? Watch the testimonials from two of our student hosts below.
What to Watch on the Michigan Learning Channel
We have series and specials for young creators, scientists, and more.
Extra Credit
Creative writing, math, fitness, art, career exploration, and more.
Beyond English Class: The Power of Poetry
Meet young people throughout Michigan who use poetry to empower themselves and their communities
The Career Center
Real teens explore the opportunities in their future and the paths available to find their dream career.
21st Century Skills
Learn all about the learning, life, and literacy skills that anyone can use to improve their professional and personal lives.
Are You an Educator?
We have a resource center for educators of all grades to bring media creation and analysis to your students over at MLC LABS.
