New videos help define what makes a strong website, broadcast
What are judges looking for when they critique student media? What makes a great student news site or broadcast, anyway?
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Author: Sarah Nichols
Developing a series can solve story slump
“But there’s nothing to write about!” Any good editor or adviser knows that simply isn’t the case. But if winter
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I’m adviser Sarah Nichols, and this is my newsroom…
What is your name?Sarah Nichols, MJE What school do you teach at?Whitney High School What city and state is your
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Four guiding questions to use takeover stories for development, reflection
Much like the newsroom feature on this site, JEA’s Teacher Takeover series provides an easily accessible, free snapshot of student
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Website design doesn’t have to be an editors-only experience
Every site needs a refresh from time to time. In the program I advise, the nameplate for our news website
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Want to grow your digital audience? Create a schedule and stick to it
Reaching new audiences is among most staffs’ goals. After all, students work hard to produce meaningful stories and engaging content.
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Social media for entrepreneurial journalism: 30 tools in 60 minutes
Summer break can be the perfect time for both advisers and students to take on pet projects and learn new
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On-demand Snapchat geofilters create buzz
Experimenting with Snapchat’s on-demand geofilters is a great way for media students to boost exposure and build their entrepreneurial skills.
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A beginner’s guide to finding data
“Just Google it.” Those three words fly back and forth across the newsroom any number of times as student journalists
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