With so many wonderful session choices yesterday at EdCampOKC, I struggled a bit to figure out which ones I wanted to attend in the morning. Finally, one caught my eye: Video in the Classroom: Filming, Editing, and Presenting facilitated by Brandon Wilmarth, the Technology Integration Specialist for Moore Public Schools. I teach a Mixed Media Journalism class at […]
You Want Critical Thinking? Teach Citizen/Participatory Journalism
As a former newspaper reporter, I have a soft spot in my heart for telling people’s stories. As a teacher, I love guiding people through the process of sharing their own stories. However, one of the things I’ve found difficult to do is convince pre-teens that they have a story to tell. It’s even more […]
Why Is Journalism Important To My Country?
NOTE: I have been blessed with an opportunity to teach a Mixed Media Journalism class at my middle school. We are currently waiting for a video camera to arrive, so until that happens, I have been teaching students about the importance of journalism to them academically, and its importance to the country in which we […]
Why Is Journalism Important To Me Academically?
NOTE: I have been blessed with an opportunity to teach a Mixed Media Journalism class at my middle school. We are currently waiting for a video camera to arrive, so until that happens, I have been teaching students about the importance of journalism to them academically, and its importance to the country in which we […]
Journalism: Connecting ELA Classes To The Real World
I had the opportunity to meet with Josh Flores, the Director of Language Arts at the Oklahoma State Department of Education, a few weeks ago. When he found out I have a background in journalism, he asked me to write up a small guide to incorporating journalism lessons into an English/Language Arts classroom. Needless to […]