Community Broadcasting lessons from and for the heart
I never actually realize that I learned something from a class unless someone asks me to list them down. So, here they are! These are some things I learned from DEVC 30 lectures, from being a community broadcasting practitioner, and from Sir Mark Lester Chico himself.
Believe me when I say that this is actually an exam.
Top 10 takeaways from DEVC 30: Fundamentals of Community Broadcasting
1. Radio broadcasts are simple, yet interesting.
You have to be direct to the point because you don’t have all the time in the world when you’re broadcasting, but at the same time be sure to capture the audience right away.
2. Communication before wasn’t as easy as how it is today.
You might even mistake your antique radio for a glittering bread toaster. Plus imagine listening to broadcast news using this.
3. There are different types of broadcasting, varying from their intended audience to their specific objectives.
Did you even know that ‘narrowcasting’ exists? It’s the opposite of broadcasting - no joke!
4. Radio is not only for entertainment - it can also be a medium for education.
Learning doesn’t only happen in school, we know that. It also happens in places we least expect - even in radio. I mean there’s school-on-the-air!
5. The voice is a very flexible and powerful tool.
Of course voice is the main tool for radio, but it’s amazing how you can be anyone with your voice. ;)
6. Know your audience very well before doing your broadcast.
This applies to almost all situations. Know thy audience’s needs and wants, then talk about that.
7. Don’t let yourself run out of things to say. Or don’t say inappropriate things.
Dead air is something we don’t want. The listeners might think that you actually died while broadcasting hehe. Stick to your topic as well.
Or in this case, an owl-person. Relate yourself with everyone you interact with as much as possible, because it is really important as a broadcaster to build rapport.
9. People will let you interview them if only you know how to ask.
Ask the right questions and don’t beat around the bush. People actually give answers even if there’s no question. Just enjoy.
10. Lastly, the most important thing I learned from Sir Chico - go for it! Simple. Do whatever you can do and don’t limit yourself.
DEVC 30 has been one fulfilling subject. I didn’t expect to have so much fun taking the course, because well, it’s broadcasting. But true enough, that you’ll never know how fun and worth it something is unless you try it yourself.
MTRCB’s 3rd Family and Child Summit hi guys
