Seeing the big view – This was the view from the Compass restaurant atop the Hyatt. Carla & I had dinner and discussed the view of Phoenix and views of scholastic journalism issues.
Linda & I had the opportunity to promote the mentoring program at the awards luncheon. Current states – California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Wisconsin. States joining the program this summer – Alabama, Arizona, Iowa, New Jersey, Pemnsylvania, Washington. The program includes dozens of awards and several speeches. We were told to keep […]
California mentoring @ the JEA/NSPA awards luncheon.
Multi-tasking – Wendy told us she was making egg salad from Easter eggs during our meeting but was tuned in for offering ideas. Making egg salad is less distracting than text messaging. Not sure that would be true in f-2-f setting.
Digital Media Committee meets including Wendy Wallace joining us through Skype on Aaron Manfull’s laptop.
Judging advertising – Mentors Wayne & Georgia Dunn (on right) judge with Susan Tantillo and Candace and John Bowen. Judges reviewed more than 1,000 entries in more than 40 categories.
Bike blogging – One of my distance options is pedaling the 5K course, which provides a great way to visualize progress. Tucked under one arm is the thesis I’d better make progress on, too.
Tech training for broadcast judges – Before reporting to our high tech clasrooms to meet with the broadcast/podcast entries, we need directions for computer operation. Carla & I used my laptop and speakers for our podcast entries.
Podcast judging
Technology presentation requires technology – “Great setup,” one of my session participants said when she saw the screens, projectors and computer desk. “Yes,” I agreed. “if I can figure out how to get it all working.” I as the first session of the day and had to start computer, lower screens and get projection to […]
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