Tag Archives: new media

Professors: We take the risks, you should too

This week’s #collegejourn chat resulted in a plan to help professors get on board with the 21st cenutry: Who: Professors, students, journalists, professionals What: “Bring a professor” chat When: Sun., Feb. 22 Where:  www.collegejourn.com Why: To discuss ways to modernize college … Continue reading

Professors: Catch up, or we're all left behind

*Note: this blog post was originally posted on CICM This week’s #collegejourn chat is yet another example of how great minds can come together with great ideas (if you’re unfamiliar with #collegejourn chat, read more info here). After an extra … Continue reading

Fixing Cal Poly's journalism department

At Cal Poly, we’re adding a “new media” track to our journalism department (as a supplement to broadcast, editorial and public relations). But in an economic crunch when money and resources are low, we shouldn’t create a new track– we … Continue reading

NYU prof says "no" to blogs about her class

A new media journalism professor should support blogging, citizen journalism, free speech, a marketplace of ideas. So why would one NYU professor require students to get permission before blogging about her class? Looks like a case of egotism to me. … Continue reading

Here goes nothin'

Yesterday, I was reading a great little piece on Media Shift by Alana Taylor about NYU’s inability to adapt to new media demands in journalism. One part of that blog especially stood out to me. It read: Professor Quigley begins … Continue reading