Below you will find all the lessons for the Leadership & Teambuilding module, organized into tables by suggested units. The default table setting shows lessons in the sequence they are recommended, but you can also use the headers to sort for lessons according to the time it takes to teach the lesson, the type of lesson (direct instruction, projects, etc.), and the requirements for technology, and which lessons include modifications for special populations (gifted and talented, special education, etc.).
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Leadership development
| Lesson | Order | Time to teach | Type of lesson | Tech needs | Modifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual and group goal setting for returning staff | 1 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group work | No computers | |
| Learning about your leadership style | 2 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group work | No computers | |
| Training leaders how to be leaders | 3 | More than 90 minutes | Projects | Some computer access | |
| How personality types can influence leadership | 4 | More than 90 minutes | Analysis/ critique | 1:1 computer access | |
| Assigning job descriptions to leadership | 5 | More than 90 minutes | Analysis/ critique | No computers | |
| Creating a leadership commitment contract | 6 | More than 90 minutes | Self-paced | Some computer access | |
| Creating first-five mini lessons for journalism classes | 7 | 45-60 minutes | Warm-ups/ bell work | No computers | |
| Planning a staff retreat or boot camp | 8 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group work | Some computer access | |
| Planning for back-to-school nights or fee days | 9 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group work | 1:1 computer access | |
| Developing a student leadership portfolio | 10 | More than 90 minutes | Projects | 1:1 computer access | |
| Executing an editorial board meeting | 11 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group work | 1:1 computer access | |
| Creating a scholastic journalism network | 12 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group work | 1:1 computer access | |
| Developing a student PLC for leadership growth | 13 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group work | Some computer access |
Staff development and recruitment
| Lesson | Order | Time to teach | Type of lesson | Tech needs | Modifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual and group goal setting for new media staff | 1 | 45-60 minutes | Pair/ group work | No computers | |
| Developing staff commitment (hosting a wedding) | 2 | More than 90 minutes | Projects | Some computer access | |
| Organizing trips and planning camps | 3 | More than 90 minutes | Projects | 1:1 computer access | |
| Creating a mentoring program and middle school workshop | 4 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group work | Some computer access | |
| Choosing staff leaders and recruiting staff | 5 | 60-90 minutes | Pair/ group work | No computers | |
| Developing a recruitment plan | 6 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group work | No computers |
Teambuilding
| Lesson | Order | Time to teach | Type of lesson | Tech needs | Modifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developing icebreakers | 1 | 60-90 minutes | Analysis/ critique | 1:1 computer access | |
| Plastic wrap the team | 2 | Less than 20 minutes | Warm-ups/ bell work | No computers | |
| Role playing potential staff contacts | 3 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group works | No computers | |
| Decorating your publications room | 4 | More than 90 minutes | Projects | 1:1 computer access | |
| Creating a fun director position on your staff | 5 | More than 90 minutes | Projects | Some computer access | |
| Staff bonding through encouragement | 6 | 20-45 minutes | Pair/ group works | No computers | |
| Staff reflection and problem-solving strategy | 7 | 45-60 minutes | Pair/ group works | No computers | |
| Staff community service or school service project | 8 | 45-60 minutes | Pair/ group works | Some computer access | |
| Planning and end-of-year staff banquet | 9 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group works | Some computer access |
Publication management
| Lesson | Order | Time to teach | Type of lesson | Tech needs | Modifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organizing your staff | 1 | More than 90 minutes | Analysis/ critique | 1:1 computer access | |
| Resources: Sample staff manuals | 2 | Less than 20 minutes | Self-paced | Some computer access | |
| Creating a staff manual | 3 | More than 90 minutes | Analysis/ critique | Some computer access | |
| Developing a grading system | 4 | More than 90 minutes | Analysis/ critique | Some computer access | |
| Using online document management systems | 5 | More than 90 minutes | Analysis/ critique | 1:1 computer access | |
| Yearbook branding goal setting | 6 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group work | No computers | |
| Using the maestro approach | 7 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group work | Some computer access | |
| Discovering your diversity | 8 | 60-90 minutes | Analysis/ critique | No computers | |
| Developing a pitch for an honors journalism program | 9 | More than 90 minutes | Projects | 1:1 computer access | |
| Working with your school board, admin and community | 10 | More than 90 minutes | Projects | 1:1 computer access | |
| Developing a presentation for your school board | 11 | More than 90 minutes | Practice/ formative | 1:1 computer access | |
| Starting a parent support organization | 12 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group work | Some computer access | |
| Starting a staff alumni association | 13 | More than 90 minutes | Pair/ group work | Some computer access | |
| Leading coverage during an election cycle | 14 | More than 90 minutes | Analysis/ critique | Some computer access |