Zoom and WhatsApp Radio Show

Glasgow Clyde College student journalists create a radio show using Zoom and WhatsApp.

12:43 04 March 2021

Glasgow Clyde College student journalists create a radio show using Zoom and WhatsApp.

 

Student journalists at Glasgow Clyde College have put together a one-hour radio programme using Zoom and WhatsApp. As part of their HND Practical journalism course, the first year students, who are yet to meet each other in person, used new technology for the project.

 

Their “Glasgow Today” programme featured interviews with elections expert Professor John Curtice and Scottish Labour leader Iain Gray.

 

First year student Chris Rodger, who edited the show said: "I'm very excited to be part of such a diverse team of young, enthusiastic journalists, eager to get their voices out to the public.

 

“From the Euros to the Queen’s birthday, there is something there for every listener.” 

 

Programme producer, Ashleigh Keenan-Bryce said: "My HND Practical Journalism peers and I have experienced all of our tuition so far through Zoom. Most of us have never met each other or our lecturers. 

 

“We are thrilled to have been part of a historical production for the college. It has been an enormous undertaking that’s required trust in each other and a lot of hard work."