Student project connects residents, government to foster civic engagement Local news organizations are often the lead source of information for smaller urban and rural communities. These smaller outlets have journalists that report on local city councils, school boards and drainage districts. A discussion between Lamar University journalism students and faculty led to the development of […]
So, we’re all stuck at home. There’s a world-wide viral pandemic — people are out of work, kids are home from school. What can we do while waiting for normal to return? You might be like me — you’re into art — I like art. I’m not an artist, but I like seeing art in all […]
Recent events over the past couple of weeks have caused a paradigm shift for many workers and educators and how we interact with our peers and/or students. I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be any harder than it needs to be — we all have important things on our mind. Let’s […]
As a journalism instructor, I read a lot. I read many different websites, blogs and printed newspapers and magazines. It is easy to be overwhelmed with all the different sites out there — I am and there is literally not enough time to read everything. So, I try to sift through the chaff to highlight some […]
TASI hosts open meeting Sept. 12 The Art Studio, Inc. begins its 36th season with a renewed sense of vigor and determination to fulfill a vision that began in November 1983 — to bring artists and the community together in making art and culture in Southeast Texas. In recognition of this, and to further its […]
My innovation plan started small and confined to a specific learning environment and has evolved into a larger initiative involving multiple collaborators and outcomes. The scope of my innovation plan (IP) has grown beyond my original vision and its primary intent. The work of developing, researching and creating collaborators has been far-ranging and challenging […]
Part A I entered the Digital Learning and Leading program in September 2016 and in EDLD 5302 Dr. Thibodeaux introduced us to the COVA concept and role of ePortfolios for us in the degree. In conversations with Dr. Thibodeaux I explained the innovation ideas I was implementing in my workspace at the University Press (UP). […]
Media studies are an experiential field to students for creating a plethora of published content that can be used to showcase learning and achievement and a means for creating and sustaining a professional identity. There can be several challenges, each unique to a given course, instructor or institution. One challenge, especially when implementing the use […]
ePortfolios in Student Media Practicum Prologue Student media practicum in higher education incorporates communication disciplines including journalism, advertising and public relations across a broad spectrum of authentic and organic applications. A robust organization explores and applies practical usage of techniques involving engagement, interviewing, writing, research, design and technology that is diverse and nuanced as each […]
The digital citizenship course reinforced much of what I already practice and many components of what I teach my students currently. The most useful item was learning about Ribble’s Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship. His outline of characteristics have helped me better frame and compartmentalize the various aspects of digital citizenship. My biggest accomplishments […]