Videos for Students
BECOMING YOUR BEST SELF. ONE EPISODE AT A TIME.
These videos are a free educational video resource for schools that provide students with real perspectives from real people that will help them achieve greater success in the outside world.
Designed for the classroom, Jostens Renaissance members have access to a downloadable critical thinking discussion guide that fosters student-led discussions for each student character and wellness video.
The Jostens Renaissance Videos for Students library include the following series:
Hosted by Carlos Ojeda Jr., from CoolSpeak© youth engagement company, the Fight Forward series includes compelling personal stories and student perspectives. This series also includes videos for parents and Dinner Table Discussion Guides.
The Better Than Good video series features interviews of Keith Hawkins – an inspirational speaker who grew up in a struggling family from a tough part of Los Angeles. These videos focus on the greatness bottled up inside us and the opportunities that life offers.
All In video series host Gian Paul Gonzalez shares lessons he’s learned from his personal journey working with his students as a ninth-grade world history teacher, professional athletes and inmates serving sentences in correctional facilities.
Hosted by Mike Smith, an entrepreneur and inspirational speaker, The Harbor™ by Jostens® facilitates the teaching of character development in classrooms by showcasing tangible life lessons through various adult and student experiences.
Connecting With Others
Human connection is one of our greatest sources of strength — but reaching out can feel scary. In this episode, Carlos and students talk about overcoming social anxiety, making new friends and building meaningful relationships. Fighting forward means taking small social risks, being open and remembering that everyone wants to feel seen, valued and understood.
FIT IN WITH QUANG LE
Photographer Quang Le describes how expressing his creativity through photography helped him channel his social anxiety.
SOCIAL ANXIETY WITH PAT MOORE
Professional snowboarder Pat Moore explains how he dealt with severe social anxiety both during and after high school.