Course Content
Week 1: Media Literacy Foundations + My Voice Story Seed
In Week 1, learners shift from passive media consumption to responsible creation. We introduce media literacy basics (bias, intent, credibility), the SAMS feedback framework (Story, Audience, Message, Style), and course safety guidelines (consent, privacy, respectful representation). Weekly outputs: My Media Map + 60–90s “My Voice” story seed + 1-page SAMS analysis of a media example.
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Week 2: Story Circles, Pitching + Storyboarding
Learners discover meaningful stories through story circles, then shape their ideas into a clear pitch and message. They plan their project using a simple script/narration outline and a storyboard that guides production.
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Week 3: Visual Storytelling + Photography + Photo Essay
Learners develop visual storytelling skills using mobile photography and ethical image-making. They produce a photo essay with captions and sequencing that clearly communicates a message and story arc.
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Week 4: Audio Storytelling Voice, Interview + Sound
Learners practice audio storytelling—recording clean voice, using ambient sound, and (optionally) conducting short interviews with consent. They create a structured audio story and strengthen ethical storytelling habits.
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Week 5: Mobile Video Production + Shooting for Story
Learners shoot better mobile video using shot types, stability, and simple sequencing. They film a short story sequence guided by a shot list and learn how B-roll supports meaning and emotion.
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Week 6: Editing + Rough Cut Critique
Learners edit their work into a rough cut using a practical mobile workflow. They participate in structured peer critique using SAMS and create a revision plan to improve clarity, pacing, sound, and message.
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Week 7: Media Literacy for Impact, Truth, Bias + Distribution
Learners deepen media literacy for impact—verification habits, misinformation awareness, and responsible representation. They create a simple distribution plan and a campaign asset (poster/teaser/posts) to support their story.
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Week 8: Final Cut + Online Exhibition Showcase
Learners complete their final cut, write an artist statement, and prepare an exhibition-ready entry with credits and permissions. The course ends with an online showcase and reflection on growth as a Digital Change Maker.
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Digital Change Makers: Mobile Storytelling & Media Literacy (8 Weeks)

Lesson 4: Distribution Planning — Audience, Platform, Call-to-Action

 

Why this matters

A great video with no plan gets ignored. A simple distribution plan helps your message reach the right people—and encourages action.

Learning goals

By the end of this lesson, you can:

  • Define your audience clearly
  • Pick the best platforms for your message
  • Create a simple call-to-action (CTA)

 

  1. A) Audience (who exactly is this for?)

Choose one primary audience:

  • Students and youth
  • Parents/guardians
  • Community leaders / local council
  • School administrators
  • Local NGOs / community groups

✅ The clearer the audience, the clearer the message.

 

  1. B) Platform (where will it work best?)

Choose 1–2 platforms:

  • WhatsApp: best for local sharing, groups, community leaders
  • TikTok: short, fast, emotional hooks
  • Instagram: visuals + captions + stories
  • Facebook: community groups + longer discussion
  • YouTube: longer videos + archiving
  • School screening/community screening: high impact locally

✅ Tip: For community impact in Uganda, WhatsApp + Facebook groups often work well.

 

  1. C) Message + CTA (what do we want people to do?)

A CTA must be simple, safe, and realistic.

Examples:

  • “Join a community clean-up on Saturday.”
  • “Report broken drainage to your LC1.”
  • “Share this with 3 people in your community group.”
  • “Start a school club for [issue].”
  • “Support local recycling efforts.”

✅ Avoid unsafe CTAs (naming/shaming individuals, confrontations).

 

  1. D) Simple distribution plan template (copy & fill)

Video title: __________
Issue: __________
Primary audience: __________
Platforms (choose 1–2): __________
Best time to post/screen: __________
Caption (1–2 lines): __________
Call-to-action (1 line): __________
Who will share it (3 people/groups): __________
Follow-up plan (after 3 days): __________

 

Activity (15–25 minutes)

Fill the plan template and save it for submission this week.