FAQ'S
Here are some frequently asked questions you may have for our project
Q: What does CCTV or CCI stand for?
A: CCTV stands for community connections television! We named our YouTube channel as such in order to have a more abbreviated and memorable name for viewers to remember. CCI is the name of our project which is the community connections initiative, it was the first name that stuck and it has been in use ever since. Our website is called CCTV as it has deep ties to our youtube channel so we didn't want to confuse viewers with multiple abbreviations.
Q: What is the purpose of Community Connections?
A: The Community Connections Initiative was started in 2022 at Istanbul International Community School. It was founded with an aim of bridging the gap between its Turkish staff and students. As you explore our content, you will get to know our staff population. Each is able to provide a different story and interesting perspective. The Community Connections team works hard to roll out an assortment of new videos each month that try to give you more insight into the people you see each day. We hope you leave our site gaining some new knowledge about the people who are in our lives, and that are not necessarily in the spotlight but deserve to have their stories heard.
Q: What is the future of Community Connections?
A: Looking towards the future, with our project's goal in mind we know there will be only a finite number of staff to interview. Meaning that we will explore the possibility of talking to both students and teachers with interviews and other forms of content such as anonymous interviews and days in the life of requested teachers.
Q: How does this raise awareness for IICS staff?
A: We hope that by creating a platform for the community and staff to speak there will be an increased level of spirit within our school and even outside of it. By giving people a voice, as a community, we can come together to overcome language barriers and subsequently understand and appreciate each other more.