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Student says added structure helped PBL/media class and yearbook work
Summary
A student presenting during the district's student report told the board that increased teacher structure in a project-based learning (PBL) media class improved learning and yearbook production; staff highlighted staff expertise in multimedia and support for student projects.
A student presenter told the Mapleton SD 32 board that greater structure in Mr. Blanchard's project-based learning media class has helped students manage yearbook and media tasks and learn technical skills.
The student said, "This event is just having us, like, learn our own passion projects," and described a shift from last year's more free-form approach to a semester in which the teacher provides instruction on photography, perspective and elements of art. Staff added that the district leverages staff expertise in multimedia to teach these skills and that the media class runs year‑round with options to switch PBL courses at semester.
Board members welcomed the detail from a student voice. One committee member said hearing directly from students helps trustees understand classroom realities and instructional outcomes. Staff also noted extracurricular and community support — student work has been shared on the district network and used to promote school activities.
The board did not take formal action on the classroom change but praised the student's description and encouraged continued staff support for structured PBL instruction and opportunities for student media and yearbook projects.
