Transom presents Fake City, Real Dreams, a podcast that could not fit any better into our program!Mapmaker Neil Greenberg has created a fictional city, with its own narrative including fictional characters, all based on a detailed map of a place that does not exist. The people of Fake City ride bikes as their main mode of transportation, they've implemented recycling programs and their community gardens are thriving.
Not only is this an example of the kinds of stories that can be told through audio, it also hits on many of our program's key themes: maps, city planning, bike riding, environmental awareness, it's all here.
Consider having your students follow Greenberg's lead and make their own map of their own fictional city. Maybe they could even plan a fictional university campus...
You can also use this as an opportunity to talk about digital storytelling. Let your students explore all the different ways this information is presented: audio, images, text and interactivity. How can they integrate these same elements into their blog to tell a story?
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