Have you ever wanted to grow your social media while learning how to create content that truly connects? Create & Communicate: Digital Storytelling @ Miami is a hands-on course that blends online learning with an immersive weekend in Miami.
You’ll start with self-paced lessons on the essentials: building a personal brand, storytelling through photo and video, editing with tools like Lightroom, CapCut, and Canvas, and the ethics of content creation. A live Zoom session will give you space to ask questions, brainstorm ideas, and connect with peers before the trip.
Then comes the really fun part: a weekend spent exploring Miami with your classmates. Together, we’ll shoot in neighborhoods and iconic sites, edit side by side, and share feedback in real time.
When you complete this course, you’ll walk away with practical skills, new confidence, and a polished project — whether a reel, photo essay, or story series — ready to post and share with the world!
What’s the class schedule?
February 1 - February 8, 2026 course
Self-paced online portion
- In December, you will gain access to the self-paced online portion of the course, which will take a minimum of 12 hours to complete. You will then participate in the following required online and in-person class sessions.
Online Zoom class
- Sunday, February 1, 2026: Online class begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m.
In-person city experience
- Thursday, February 5, 2026: Welcome session and group dinner in South Beach (4 p.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Friday, February 6, 2026: As you explore South Beach with your teacher, you will be given challenges to practice your content creation skills. (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
- Saturday, February 7, 2026: Today we’ll see some of Miami’s must-see spots — Wynwood Walls, the Design District, Little Havana, Bayside Marketplace and even a sunset cruise — while continuing to capture content along the way (9:15 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.).
- Sunday, February 8, 2026: This final day includes independent work time for your content creation project and a one-on-one meeting with your teacher to get feedback and ask questions (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
Please note:
- All class dates listed above are mandatory
- All times reflect Eastern Time
Important: Students will gain access to the online course work for this class in December. This course begins as self-paced, online and includes individual activities and assignments to be completed and shared with the instructor and your classmates. In addition, there will be a post-assignment to be completed following your in-person experience in Miami where you will be able to demonstrate your mastery of the skills you have learned and practiced while in this class.
Please also note that as the start of classes draws near, we will send each student a link to a WhatsApp group that will allow us to communicate with students and students to communicate with one another about their plans in regard to travel, accommodations and more.
What are the highlights of the in-person experience?
The highlights of the in-person experience include the following: South Beach, Wynwood Walls, the Design District, Little Havana, Bayside Marketplace and a sunset cruise on Biscayne Bay.
Please keep in mind that plans are subject to change in light of factors such as the weather, time constraints, road closures and events taking place in the city during the time of your visit.
How much is tuition and what does it include?
The tuition price is $669. You may also take advantage of the accommodations we’ve arranged at Generator Miami for three nights — Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 5 to 7 — for an additional $175.
Tuition includes the following:
— a welcome dinner
— admission to Wynwood Walls
— sunset cruise
— $30 cash contribution toward weekend food allowance
— public transportation, as needed, while you're with your teacher
— all costs associated with the class (there are no additional material or activity fees!)
Please note that the cost of airfare to/from Miami is not included.
To make sure the course you’ve chosen is not already full, first sign up for the course and receive the enrollment confirmation we’ll email you. Once that’s done, you may then book your air travel and accommodations.
What should I know about accommodations?
Accommodations are not included in the tuition price. You may choose where you would like to stay. We have, however, secured a limited number of single beds at Generator Miami hotel and they will be available on a first-come basis. Each student staying at Generator Miami will have their own bed in a shared room. The room’s occupants may be of mixed gender, with both female and male au pairs. Generator Miami is located at 3120 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.
Please click here for Generator Miami hotel pricing information.
(FYI … Generator Miami hotel is our meeting spot each morning while you are in Miami.)
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Because our online Zoom class is live and interactive, your teacher requires your camera to be on at all times to create a more connected and engaging learning environment. Towson University also requires students to be in a quiet place without distractions to ensure a productive learning experience for everyone. Please note that these sessions are not recorded for later playback.
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Since each Learning Across America course consists of a limited number of class sessions, Towson University requires you to attend – and actively participate in – each class and tour day from its start time to its end time. If you fail to do so, you will not be eligible to receive a certificate of completion. Towson University carefully monitors class attendance.
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Before enrolling in any course, please double-check the class times for both online Zoom and in-person sessions, as well as the time zone in which the class will be taught. Ensure that these times do not conflict with your work commitments to your host family. If there is a conflict, it's best to find another course.
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Once you successfully complete this course, you’ll earn 72 hours of credit.
If you have additional questions regarding credit hours, please contact your au pair organization.
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Students will have 3 weeks to complete their post-assignment and submit it to their teacher.
Once you submit your post-assignment, you will receive your certificate of completion directly from Towson University within 10 days, assuming you have satisfactorily completed all course work. Feel free to turn your assignment in as soon as you complete it, as this will allow us to get your certificate to you sooner.
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If you wish to cancel this course…
― 22 or more days before the start of the first class, you will receive a full refund.
― 21 to 11 days before the start of the first class, you will receive a full refund less a $50 cancellation fee.
― 10 to 6 days before the start of the first class, you will not receive a refund. You will instead receive a credit that can be applied toward the tuition price of any Learning Across America course. The credit will be in the amount of the tuition you paid, less a $75 cancellation fee. The credit is good for one year from the date of issue and is transferable.
― 5 or fewer days before the class begins, no refund or credit is available.
As an alternative, should you need to cancel we offer the ability to transfer your enrollment in the same course to another au pair without penalty, provided we receive notice at least 3 days before the start of the course.
Students who must cancel their course need to send an email to Learning Across America. The cancellation request must be sent directly by the student. Please make sure that the subject line of your email is Attention: Cancellation of Course.
If you wish to cancel your Generator Miami hotel reservation…
If you choose to stay at Generator Miami in one of the single beds we’ve reserved and now wish to cancel your stay, you must cancel on or before Saturday, December 27, to receive a full refund. To cancel you must send an email to Learning Across America. There will be no refunds in connection with Generator Miami after December 27. -
If you decide to transfer to another Learning Across America course…
― 22 or more days before the start of your original course, you may transfer without penalty.
― 21 to 11 days before the start of your original course, a $25 transfer fee will apply.
― 10 to 6 days before the start of your original course, a $50 transfer fee will apply.
― 5 or fewer days before the class begins, there is no transfer permitted.
