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You’ll find everything you need to bring media creation to your classroom, school, camp, and more with help from the Michigan Learning Channel LABS (Learning and Building Statewide). Our turn-key media projects include instructions for educators and students to use digital storytelling in any subject. We offer media making kits with everything you need to bring your documentary, podcast, or 360-degree experience to life.

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Do you have a vision for a media creation opportunity for your students? Fill out our <a href="https://airtable.com/appqT0zAS5cbY4Vwg/shrNb5sa53xRl0jFg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Request Form</a> and we’ll get in touch with the right kit for you. Brainstorm project ideas with our virtual co-teacher powered by <a href="https://app.schoolai.com/student-space?code=6RS4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SchoolAI</a>.

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Join our virtual community powered by <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.mb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mighty Networks!</a> Be the first to hear about events and get direct access to our statewide team of education and public media experts. Join and start meeting like-minded educators.

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Use our AI co-teacher tool to explore project ideas aligned with your curriculum. The tool guides you through considering student interests, skills, and learning objectives while helping select suitable media kits and create downloadable project outlines.

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Free, Standards-Aligned Videos, Interactives, and Lesson Plans, For Teachers and Students

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Middle and High School Students Create Media For a Variety of Subjects

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Reporting, Video Production, and Civic Engagement by High School Students

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A Powerful Learning Platform Developed by PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs for Media Creators

LABS and the Michigan Learning Channel connect educators to media from across the country that you can integrate into your classrooms and programs.

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Discover cutting-edge educational resources and collaborative learning experiences designed to transform Michigan classrooms. Join LABS today and be part of shaping the future of education in our state.

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Where Innovation Meets Education

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Get Inspired

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Build a Foundation

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Choose Your Tools

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Get Started

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Share Your Project

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We periodically issue new content with prompts that give students a role in creating and analyzing media. Teach journalism and reporting skills with local interest and storytelling, learn about history along with PBS series and documentaries, and film and TV content is made with our video production challenges.

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LABS Learning Projects

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The Media Kit Rental Program was developed by the Michigan Learning Channel team to share public media resources and expertise with teachers who want to integrate media creation into their classrooms and learning spaces. Michigan educators, librarians, and after-school program providers can <a href="https://airtable.com/appqT0zAS5cbY4Vwg/shrNb5sa53xRl0jFg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">request use of these kits at no cost</a> in order to empower student creators who are producing short films, educational content, virtual field trips, PSAs, and other digital content as part of a project-based learning experience.

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Media-Making Kits to Use in Your Classroom

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The iPad Kit is meant for large and small group applications where a more professional-level setup is required. The iPad kit can support just about any kind of digital media production, from single subject standups using the teleprompter to on-location spots and two-person interviews. The built-in camera on the iPad mini will record professional-level video content and the pre-loaded apps will allow students to watch, edit, and export their content all in one device.
This Kit Includes:
<ul>
	<li>iPad mini 7th generation with pre-loaded apps</li>
	<li>iPad videographer cage with handles</li>
	<li>Lightweight tripod with swivel ball head</li>
	<li>Cell phone/iPad mobile teleprompter</li>
	<li>Light kit with two studio LED lights</li>
	<li>On-camera microphone</li>
	<li>Wireless microphone kit with two lavalier microphones 
</li>
</ul>

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iPad Kit

The Mobile Kit is designed for independent and small group student-led production. This kit empowers young people to see their personal devices as content creation tools and introduces them to a variety of inexpensive equipment that can take their production to the next level. The lightweight tripod and LED light will support recording in just about any setting, while the gimbal stabilizer will help students experiment with moving video capture including exciting B-roll and other inventive social-ready and cinematic capture. Note: this kit does not include a device.
This Kit Includes: 

<ul>
	<li>Cell phone gimbal stabilizer</li>
	<li>Lightweight tripod and selfie stick</li>
	<li>Mini LED light and stand</li>
	<li>Wireless clip-on lavalier microphone 
</li>
</ul>

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Mobile Kit

The Podcast Kit includes everything that is needed for a two-person team to create a ready-to-publish podcast! With two tabletop microphones and headphones and an easy-to-use audio mixer, students can learn about and experiment with audio capture in a variety of settings and edit interviews, podcasts, and audio stories using readily available free apps.
This Kit Includes:
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	<li>Two high-quality condenser microphones with tabletop stands</li>
	<li>Two professional studio headphones</li>
	<li>One professional multi-track audio mixer</li>
	<li>SD card &amp; cables for file storage and exporting</li>
</ul>

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Podcast Kit

The 360 Camera Kit empowers students to experiment immersive photography and video capture for a variety of applications! Use the selfie stick to capture mobile content like virtual tours and vlogs, and use the standalone tripod to capture interactive 360 images and “performance-in-the-round” content. The kit includes a cell phone that connects to the camera and can be used as a wireless viewfinder as well as a microphone for high-quality audio capture.
This Kit Includes:
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	<li>Insta360 X4 Camera + protective case</li>
	<li>iPhone viewfinder</li>
	<li>Selfie stick/tripod</li>
	<li>Microphone with camera adapter</li>
</ul>

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360 Camera Kit

We’ve made it easy to bring media creation to your students. Fill out a request form to let us know what you’re planning. You can use one of our pre-built projects, or share your own idea. We will get in touch to help refine your idea, share resources, and decide which kit is right for your applications. 
We will lend you the kit when it becomes available, and you create a masterpiece!

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In addition to our free media making resources, we also have a virtual educator community through Mighty Networks. Here, educators from all subjects and grades can connect, ask and answer questions, and get excited about learning and teaching media creation and analysis!

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Keep up with Michigan Learning Channel LABS on the go.

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Join us to Learn and Build Statewide

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Through our Mighty Networks community, educators from across the state come together to share ideas, best practices, and student-created media projects. Whether you're implementing PBS content or designing your own lessons, this collaborative space invites you to actively participate in professional development, share your students' creative work, and learn from fellow educators' experiences.

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Michigan Learning Channel and PBS resources are now at your fingertips, ready to enhance your classroom teaching. 

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Access exclusive teaching resources designed to help students analyze and 
create visual media projects.

Educational Materials

Stay connected through Mighty Networks for the latest content and resources from Michigan Learning Channel and PBS.

Community Updates

Engage your students in media-focused project-based learning that amplifies their creative voice.

Student Projects

Connect with professional media producers and experts who can mentor and support your student creators.

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Join forces with fellow educators to develop and share innovative teaching materials and content.

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