One of the first things I tell my students when they start my photojournalism course is: “This is not just taking a picture.” Anyone can hit the shutter release. Operating a DSLR with skill and then editing those photos, is MUCH harder than anyone realizes. Take the difficulty of that, combined with moving images, audio,Continue reading “Q&A with Student Journalists”
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Loom provides nice screen recording solution to teach journalism concepts
When the pandemic struck in early 2020, I was at a loss for how to teach students such a hands-on topic like journalism, design and photography. Someone, who is now lost to history, was wise enough to lead me onto Loom – a free screen recording software. Loom has many other competitors in the screenContinue reading “Loom provides nice screen recording solution to teach journalism concepts”
In with the old, in with the new
Mobile world isn’t killing journalism, but presenting new form “When I was a kid…”, then insert some reminiscence about the limitations of television channels, only having radio, or the ear-splitting squelch of dial up internet. “Back in my day…” Generation after generation the world has supposedly gotten worse with the invention of every new versionContinue reading “In with the old, in with the new”
Mobile journalism creates potential golden age of journalism
The height of beauty, knowledge and power – nothing says more about social media and the digital realm more than J. R. R. Tolkien’s description of the elves.
What do I have to add?
Journalism is one of the oldest professions. People have always needed information from the Roman tablets to the modern-day, web superhighway. So what does a still-relatively-green journalism adviser have to add to the ether?
Frankly, just my thoughts. But that’s OK. That’s all anyone has to give.
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