Newsroom by the Bay — Online

STUDENT APPLICATION

Summer 2020: June 29-July 10

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Applicant's First Name *

Middle name

Last Name *

First name or nickname you'd like us to use (if not above)

Your Email Address *

Retype email address *

Date of Birth (required for online participation) * +

Gender: We use this information for program purposes only. Your responses will be kept confidential by our staff. *

How old will you be on Monday, June 29, 2020, when NBTB Online begins? *

What grade will you enter in September 2020 (AFTER NBTB Online ends)? *

10th grade

11th grade

12th grade

Home or Boarding School Address Line 1 *

Home or Boarding School Address Line 2

City *

State/Province/Region

Zip/Postal Code *

Country *

Phone Number — U.S. (if applicable)

Phone Number — International (if applicable)

Residence Status *

U.S. citizen

U.S. permanent resident

Non-U.S. citizen or permanent resident

For U.S. students: Your race/ethnicity (optional)

For which NBTB strand are you applying? (Please note: Year 2 students serve as editors for our NBTB publications. Check Y2 only if you have editorial experience, e.g., as a senior editor on your school publication or an outside youth media publication). *

Year 1

Year 2

Summer 2020 is our 10th anniversary, and we’re expanding to two weeks in part because we want to grapple with two of the biggest stories of our time: the presidential election and the youth movement around climate change. Pick ONE of these topics and describe what it means to you personally. Why is this topic on your mind? How have you engaged with this topic? What is it about the state of politics or climate change that moves you the most? (150 words) *

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At NBTB we use design thinking as a way of exploring journalism and pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones. That includes learning by doing, embracing failure as an opportunity to learn, and a "yes, and" mindset that allows others to express and develop ideas that might seem initially impossible. Which of these approaches would (honestly) challenge you? Which might inspire you? (150 words) *

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In a politically polarized world, journalism has the power to keep curiosity alive — to ask the questions that uncover information and not just bias or dogma. No matter where you live, chances are you are on one side of a political divide. What is it about the other side that makes you curious? What do you want to understand? (150 words) *

0/150 words

Learning Together

What time zone will you be in for NBTB Online? *

Each day you'll have four 45-minute classes, special speakers or newsroom time from 8 a.m. PT to noon PT. This time is best for U.S. students and students in the UK, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. For students in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan it will be late evening (11 p.m. plus). All classes and speakers will be recorded and available to students the same day. Given your time zone, which will you do? *

This can work — I'll participate in real time (morning or afternoon)

No problem, I'm awake late — I'll stay up for at least one class!

Sorry, I'll be asleep — but I will watch the class the next day

If you watch a recorded class, would you like a follow-up session in your time zone with an instructor to make sure you understand the material and go over any questions? *

Yes, that would be great!

No, not necessary for me

After class, you'll have afternoon reporting time and drop-in coaching time with your team leader between 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. PT every day. This time is best for students in the U.S., UK, Europe and parts of Africa. Students in Asia and the Middle East will be partnered with a team leader for online coaching help via email and Google docs. Given your time zone, which will you do? *

Afternoons and late evenings work! I’ll do drop-in

Please partner me with an online coach

You'll have a daily 45-minute check-in with your news team at 5:30 p.m. PT every day. This time is 8:30 p.m. in New York and 8:30 a.m. the next day in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Students in the UK, Europe and Africa will check in by Slack, Google and/or email. Check-ins are super-important for creating your story, working with your story partners and designing your publication. Given your time zone, which will you do? *

Nice — evening works for my daily team check-in. See you there!

Thank goodness, it will be morning for me! Count me in

Yikes — I’ll be asleep at that hour. But I’ll be sure to update my team virtually

Technology and Tools

Which of these tools do you have and could you use for NBTB Online? Check one or more: *

I have a laptop/iPad or tablet

I have a desktop computer

I have a smartphone

I have a DSLR/other camera

I have access to Adobe tools (Audition, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere or other)

Specify/add any other tools: Specify/add any other tools:

Will you have reliable Internet access for NBTB Online this summer? *

Yes

No

Not sure - I need to check it out

Check the digital tools below that are familiar to you/you use. Don't worry if these tools are new to you or unavailable — there are many ways to tell a story. We'll find the right one for you. *

Financial Assistance

Limited financial assistance is available for U.S. students who can send documentation of need (a 2019 tax return, eligibility for free/reduced lunch or other). If you will need assistance, please check "yes" below: *

Yes

No

Billing Contact Information

Please tell us where to send the e-invoice for payment if you are accepted.

Billing Contact First Name *

Middle name

Billing Contact Last Name *

Relation *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State/Province/Region

Zip/Postal Code *

Phone Number — U.S. (if applicable)

Phone Number — International (if applicable)

Country *

Billing Contact Email Address *

Retype email address *

School Information

Applicant's High School *

High School Principal First Name *

High School Principal Last Name *

High School Counselor First Name *

Counselor Last Name *

Email of counselor or other school contact *

Retype email address *

Address Line 1 of High School *

Address Line 2

City *

State/Province/Region

Zip/Postal Code *

Country *

Phone Number — U.S. (if applicable)

Phone Number — International (if applicable)

School Journalism Program

We are interested in learning about your school's journalism program. We sometimes contact school journalism advisers to learn more about their programs and to offer opportunities to collaborate. Note that you do not need to be in a journalism program at your school in order to participate in NBTB Online.

First Name of Journalism Adviser or Teacher *

Last Name of Journalism Adviser or Teacher *

Adviser/Teacher's email *

Retype email address *

Which best describes your school's journalism program? *

Class

Club

None

How many students participate in your school's journalism program? *

What type(s) of publishing opportunities are available in your school's journalism program? *

If your school has an online journalism publication, what is its URL?

What role, if any, do you have in your school's journalism program? Please describe your duties and experience.

NBTB will offer three publishing opportunities this summer: 1) an interactive magazine, 2) a global journalism website and 3) a broadcast channel. You will apply for a staff position on one of these after your first week. Prior experience is not required but passion and commitment are. Which of these publications would be your top choice, and why? *

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Honors, Awards and Activities

Please list any awards or honors that you have received.

Please list any sports, extracurricular, or community service activities in which you've participated.

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian #1 First Name *

Middle name

Last Name *

Relation *

Street Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State/Province/Region

Zip/Postal Code *

Country *

Home phone number — U.S. (if applicable)

Home phone number — International (if applicable)

Cell Phone Number — U.S. (if applicable)

Cell Phone Number — International (if applicable)

Parent/guardian #1 email: *

Retype email address *

Parent/Guardian #2 First Name *

Middle name

Last Name *

Relation *

Street Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State/Province/Region

Zip/Postal Code *

Country *

Home phone number — U.S. (if applicable)

Home phone number — International (if applicable)

Cell Phone Number — U.S. (if applicable)

Cell Phone Number — International (if applicable)

Parent/guardian #2 email: *

Retype email address *

Recommendations

Due to the disruption in schools caused by coronavirus and the unusual demands on teachers at this time, we are waiving recommendations for NBTB Online. But please provide the name and email of an adviser/teacher who knows you well in case we have questions.

Recommender's First Name *

Recommender's Last Name *

Title *

Phone number — U.S. or International *

Recommender's Email Address *

Retype Email Address *

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Have you signed up for The Loop, our weekly e-newsletter? *

Yep, I'm signed up and I added you to my contacts

Yep, I made sure my parent/guardian did this, too

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Thanks for applying to NBTB! We look forward to reading your application and will respond promptly.

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