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Description Recognizing and then knowing paths to solve ethical issues related to yearbook content is an important skill for students to develop. This lesson will help students to develop “ethical fitness” by reacting to real situations in producing yearbook content. Objectives Students will consider possible decisions in …
Description Even though profanity is protected speech, its use still creates controversy in deciding whether to use it. This exercise will examine the relevant legal issues in using profanity and also help students create ethical solutions to guide their decision-making choices. Objectives Students will examine the …
Description Journalism programs constantly face new technology questions. This lesson focuses students on a hot new tool for journalism—virtual reality—and helps students and advisers decide how it might fit into their journalism program. This lesson examines one new technology available to journalists (although it could be …
Description Journalism programs constantly face new technology questions. This lesson focuses students on a hot new tool for journalism—virtual reality—and helps students and advisers decide how it might fit into their journalism program. This lesson examines one new technology available to journalists (although it could …
Description Journalism students face ethical issues regularly. For most situations, having thought-out guidelines and processes can help students navigate through murky waters. Such an ethical package can save time and frustration. In this lesson, students will create ethical guidelines for potential ethical situations. Objectives Students …
Description Everyone has seen mission statements that contain “educate and entertain” as key goals for scholastic media. The purpose of this lesson is to create mission statements that go beyond generic wording. Instead, mission statements should help establish who student journalists are, their role, and their …
Description An important part of journalistic coverage is knowing how to complete open records requests for supportive data that add depth and perspective to your school and local reporting. This lesson will help prepare your students to create open records requests, specifically by noting what records …