Category Archives: student 2.0

There is hope for journalism, these kids are proof

Two words my reaction to the video above: shock and hopefulness. This summer, middle school students from the Porterville Unified School District are learning about journalism at my high school, Granite Hills. And when I say “journalism” I don’t mean … Continue reading

Student views on modernizing j-education

Student views on modernizing j-education from Lauren Rabaino on Vimeo. Students at the 2009 Associated Collegiate Press Conference in San Diego, Calif. discuss ideas on modernizing journalism education in the 21st century.

Should you protect your status updates on Twitter?

Twitter is about the conversation. It’s about connections. It’s about transparency. So a question for you: In any other public conversation, would you make your peers and professionals sign a request form before you let them hear what you have … Continue reading

Blurring the lines between social networks

We hear it over and over again: Nothing is truly “private” on the Web. But with the ability to set our profiles to “private,” we still tend to feel invincible and post photos/wall posts we’d never want employers to see.  … Continue reading