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Students demonstrate how technology and CMIR can help improve news storytelling
The grand opening of the Center for Media Innovation and Research ended with a presentation by five undergraduates of how technology and software could be used in telling news — in this case how pelicans affected by the oil spill in the Gulf were being rehabilitated. Steve Johnson talked about how the work flow has […]
Former Dean Ralph Lowenstein speaks about need for collaboration for technology innovations
Ralph Lowenstein was honored for establishing the spirit of innovation and collaboration in the College of Journalism and Communications. – from my iPhone
Sheryl Attkisson talks about future of journalism
“No lines.” That’s how Sharyl Attkisson, CBS News investigative correspondent, said is the future for journalism. No lines between reporters and editors. Reporters writing and shooting video. – from my iPhone
CMIR opens with faculty, UF administrators and alums attending
We’re here for the grand opening of the Center. UF President Bernie Machen just finished his comments.
Threatened burning of the Quran provides ‘teachable moment’ in media writing class
A term used in education is “the teachable moment.” That’s when something happens that provides a learning opportunity. One of those teachable opportunities for my media writing course occurred this past week — the media’s coverage of the Dove Outreach Center’s threatned burning of the Quran. This past week, we began discussing how breaking stories […]
Journalism programs at Texas Christian University and University of Colorado/Boulder tell different stories about the future of journalism education
I always enjoy the university commercials shown during the halftime of college football games. I’m interested in seeing how universities present themselves and what programs and activities they chose to highlight. So I really perked up when the Texas Christian University commercial ran during the halftime of the TCU-Oregon game. The TCU slogan is “Ahead […]
Gator Spirit: Student season ticket holders receive Gator T-shirt
Students were lined up at the ticket windows at the UF football stadium to pick up their tickets for the Gators’ game against Miami of Ohio on Saturday. An added bonus for student season ticket holders received special Gator T-shirts. Lots of Gator spirit. -from my iPhone
Former student seeks advice for her sister who is considering journalism career but attending a college without a journalism degree program
I recently received an e-mail from a former student of mine — an advertising grad who is trying to provide some career counseling for her younger sister. I thought my former student’s questions were good ones that others interested in journalism careers might have. So let me share those questions and some advice. “I actually […]
Anne Garrels spoke at AEJMC convention about being a foreign correspondent and about changes in the media
Having read Anne Garrels’ Naked in Baghdad, I was very interested in hearing her keynote speech at the AEJMC conference. Garrels, NPR foreign correspondent, talked about her reporting of both cold wars (ie Soviet Union) and hot wars (ie Baghdad) and how technology and media budget cuts are affecting news coverage. A few highlights: – […]
Julie Dodd 