student media

Design Resources Software Tips 

Leverage AI for editorial cartoons, graphics

July 25, 2024July 23, 2024 Todd R. Vogts 636 Views 0 Comments Adobe Firefly, ai, AI image, AI image generator, AI image generators, AI images, artificial intelligence, cartoon, chatgpt, community news, computer-generated, computer-generated graphics, computer-generated images, Dall-E, digital media, drawing, editorial, editorial cartoon, graphics, how-to, illustrations, Images, International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors, ISWNE, J.D. Painter, Jim Painter, journalism, media, Midjourney, Open-AI, reporting, resources, student journalism, student media, technology, tips and tricks, tools, visual, visual appeal, visuals, writing

Conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) permeate our public discourse. Typically the focus on this technology centers on it being the

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Audio Audio Resources Tips 

Use ‘Radio Garden’ to inspire programming, develop cultural awareness

May 16, 2023May 2, 2023 Todd R. Vogts 2447 Views 0 Comments cultural awareness, culture, curriculum, curriculum inspiration, curriculum resource, diversity, inspiration, online radio, programming, radio, Radio Garden, radio stations, student media, student radio, teaching tool

Services exist that allow student media programs to easily develop online radio stations, and doing so is worth consideration as

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Audio Resources 

Live365 brings student radio to life

April 4, 2023April 3, 2023 Todd R. Vogts 2051 Views 0 Comments audio storytelling, broadcast, community, live events, Live365, local, news, online radio, radio, school, storytelling, student media

As technology continues to evolve, the shiny new toys of the digital world continue to roll out and entice the

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Featured Social Media Tips 

Want to grow your digital audience? Create a schedule and stick to it

September 3, 2018August 27, 2018 Sarah Nichols 4268 Views 0 Comments audience, calendar, content, digital media, Emily Ristow, engagement, journalism, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, online, Pew Research Center, schedule, social media, student media, traffic, Twitter, website

Reaching new audiences is among most staffs’ goals. After all, students work hard to produce meaningful stories and engaging content.

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Featured Marketing Your Site Resources Social Media Tips 

Social media for entrepreneurial journalism: 30 tools in 60 minutes

June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 Sarah Nichols 3631 Views 0 Comments apps, entrepreneurship, iPhone, journalism, Mobile, social media, student media, tech, trends

Summer break can be the perfect time for both advisers and students to take on pet projects and learn new

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Featured Social Media 

On-demand Snapchat geofilters create buzz

June 21, 2016June 21, 2016 Sarah Nichols 7474 Views 0 Comments audience, buzz, coverage, distribution, engagement, featured, filters, geofilters, publications, smartphones, snapchat, social media, student media, yearbook

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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Reporting & Anchoring Staff & Advising Tips 

How to begin the data conversation

March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 Sarah Nichols 4714 Views 0 Comments CAR, Data, investigative reporting, journalism, reporter, reporting, Spotlight, story package, storytelling with data, student media, website

Exploring important issues through numbers isn’t new. It’s just easier than ever before. A journalist’s ability to find, analyze and

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Apps Featured Social Media 

Recommended reading: Snapchat articles promote discussion, debate

February 11, 2015February 10, 2015 Sarah Nichols 5575 Views 1 Comment Common Core State Standards, digital media, entrepreneurship, JEA Curriculum Initiative, JEA One Book, news, snapchat, social media, storytelling, student media

The digital age is full of opportunities. Part of our role as teachers is to expose our students to some

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Apps Featured Tips 

Steller app gets rave reviews for quick, clean slideshows

February 10, 2015February 9, 2015 Sarah Nichols 5266 Views 1 Comment app, digital, digital media, iPhone, iPhone reporting, JEA, Mobile, photo, slideshow, social media, steller, storytelling, student media

With so many storytelling tools and apps available, students have reason to be skeptical about “the next big thing” I

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