AJMI - Doha

Within the activities of the fourth week of Summer Camp “I’lam”, Al Jazeera Media Institute concluded three training courses for around 22 male and female school students

The aforementioned training courses were namely, “Preparation and Production of Podcast Programs” which introduced, for the first time, to youth category and presented by trainer Abdul Karim Awir. The second course was “Young Speaker” presented by trainer Ahmed Al-Malki, and the third course was “Voice Concentration” presented by vocal performance expert Salem Al-Jahwashi.

Sharifa Al-Mulla, a trainee in podcast course said, "I joined two courses at the Aljazeera Media Institute, but frankly, podcast course sparked creativity and motivation in me and made a big difference in terms of ideas and self-confidence. The change is not limited to feelings only, but I am really excited to practice what I have learned in my next academic year as I’m planning to initiate and launch a school podcast that aims to highlight school activities and student achievements, as well as providing a podium to discuss topics of interest to my colleagues.

In the same context, trainer of podcast course, Abdul Karim, said, "It was an enriching experience for me as a trainer, especially with seven talented young trainees who gave me a chance to see and touch their capabilities and their abilities to innovate and express. During the course, we covered various topics, from how to choose the right topic, develop and plan the idea, audio techniques and arts of editing to podcast publishing and marketing”. He also stressed his belief in importance of empowering next generations with tools of knowledge and creativity.

In the same context, trainer Ahmed Al-Malki, who supervised 9 trainees in Young Speaker Course, expressed his happiness with training of this group which was characterized by great enthusiasm, during practical exercises, pointing out awareness level reflected by this promising generation.

For his part, Mr. Salem Al-Jahwashi said that, “this group of six trainees was empowered to understand sound, sound characteristics, breathing control and its role in improving voice and importance of rhythm in vocal performance.