SYN has a range of activities and programs that provide unique learning opportunities to students from all backgrounds and skill levels. Our programs teach digital and multi-literacy to young people from Victoria, providing a hands-on way of learning that engages young people.
SYN is unique in that its education and training programs are delivered via peer-to-peer learning.
SYN is committed to:
providing a relevant voice for youth as creators, not just consumers, of media;
delivering dynamic, hands-on media training and education;
providing access to media learning for as many young people as possible;
engaging disaffected students in learning;
connecting students with their community.
For more information, check out our Education Brochure, or to get involved, fill out the Expression of Interest form. For further enquiries, contact SYN Education and Training Manager, Nicole Hurtubise or call (03) 9925 4693
Young people are increasingly consuming new media and in line with SYN's 'creators, not consumers' philosophy, we teach students to make creative and engaging media pieces. Hands on learning for your students in our classroom and yours! SYN offers a number of different programs for schools.
Schools on Air- SYN's 'Schools on Air' live radio puts students live in our on-air studio with a SYN trainer once a week for a full term. Duration: 1 term. Capacity: 25 students.
Radio Tours – Try a taste of SYN with this short excursion. Students will learn about community media as well as produce a live radio program in our production studio that will be made available to download from the SYN website. Duration: 1.5 hours. Capacity: 25 students.
Throughout the school year, SYN hosts a range of schools workshops for students throughout Victoria. SYN offers podcasting and video-blogging workshops which can be held at schools or at the House of SYN. The workshops are run by experienced SYN trainers and the podcasts and videos produced in the workshops are included on the SYN website. To get an idea of what school workshop participants create and learn, visit School Workshops.
For more information about SYN workshops or to book a workshop for your school, contact SYN's Education and Training Manager, Nicole Hurtubise or phone (03) 9925 4693.
SYN has a range of activities and programs that provide unique learning opportunities to students from all backgrounds and skill levels. Our programs teach digital and multi-literacy to young people from Victoria, providing a hands-on way of learning that engages young people.
