12 ways to start your (virtual) media class
One of the challenges of teaching a journalism production class, or in my case, a single journalism class that combines
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Advising
Screencastify makes it easy (and free!) to record, edit, share videos
Finding new ways to provide remote instruction should be as simple as possible. Teachers and students are navigating enough as
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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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Broadcast Staff Structure
Staff structure for print publications such as newspaper, yearbook, et al are pretty well-known. Editor-in-chief, managing editor, etc. are commonplace,
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JEA Curriculum Panel: Advising an Online Publication
I recently sat down with four advisers to discuss advising online publications. In this discussion, we cover: staff structures and editor positions unique to online publications, managing rolling deadlines, handling challenges and issues that are unique to online publications, and why it’s worth it to advise an online publication.
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Model learning and best practice for students
I’d like to share a story that, if nothing else, will serve as a great reminder of what it means
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Michelle Packansky-Brock’s learning community a must — just do it!
If you haven’t connected with Michelle Pacansky-Brock yet, it’s time. Join her community now. She’s a leading author and teacher
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