Community Journalism 101
Date: Monday, April 8, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at SMC – Class Size: 15 students

About: These workshops are run by Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism (BINJ), in partnership with Somerville Media Center. Participants will learn how to interview people, do background research, write in basic Associated Press style, and cover a range of issues. At the end, we aim to host a network of community journalists and reporters who can work closely on BINJ and SMC content, as well as being able to access other opportunities.

How to Navigate your Smartphone
Date: Tuesday, April 9, 12 – 2:00 p.m. at SMC – Class Size: 6-8 students

About: In this two-hour workshop students will learn How to Navigate Your Smartphone. Instructors will teach you simple applications that will make your life easier, introduce just a handful of the thousands of useful apps out there for you and will build your confidence with the basics of using a smartphone so you can continue to get more and more from your technology. Please bring your own device. This is in collaboration with the Somerville Public Library as part of our “Lunch & Learn Digital Literacy Series.”

Intro to Podcasting 101
Date: Thursday, April 11, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at SMC – Class Size: 5 students

About: Audio-based programming known as podcasting has exploded in recent years as a way of communicating stories. Learn how you can create podcasts in this introductory course. Taught by BFR Station Manager and podcaster Heather McCormack, this class will review the difference between podcasting and broadcasting, explore different types of content and discuss how to curate an interesting podcast. Basic use of our podcasting recording set-up will be demonstrated. This is a teaser workshop for our May PODCASTING class.

The Smart Beginners Guide: Marketing with Social Media
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at SMC – Class Size: 8 students

About: Social media is a powerful communication tool these days. In this class, we will learn how to get started with Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. We will also address how to strategically cross-promote on social media networks and how to take advantage of free websites for graphic design making too! No existing accounts required. This is in collaboration with the Somerville Public Library as part of our “Lunch & Learn Digital Literacy Series.”