Yearbook kickstart is no doubt a great class. I walked into the classroom to be greeted by Mrs. Bunka standing on a table showing the class how to take different photos from different angles. Taking photos is much more complex than you would think, and that’s what this class is about. Pam Bunka, the class instructor said, “If this is your first year as a yearbook student … [Read more...] about Yearbook Kickstart documents the week
News Briefs
News Editors Seek to Better Existing Skills
These students are either the lead dudes, the behind-the-scenes guys, or the people who keep the publication running. In a class of 10 students, advisor Dean Hume explains successful tips for news editors to adopt for their publications. Up and coming editors spend the class period discussing effective staff management styles, financial operations, and leadership … [Read more...] about News Editors Seek to Better Existing Skills
Students Take Their Newspapers to the Edge
Double the instructor, double the fun. Taking Your Newspaper to the Edge is the only class at MIPA-palooza with two instructors, Tracy Anderson and C.E. Sikkenga. And working with those two instructors, 24 seasoned high school journalists chose this class to revamp their newspapers–making it more edgy and contemporary than ever before. This advanced class brought a … [Read more...] about Students Take Their Newspapers to the Edge
‘Smile You’re on Camera’ class soon to release morning video announcements
A young, energetic woman stands in front of a computer lab full of brainstorming kids, amused about how many unique names people have in her class, Smile You’re on Camera. Broadcast News teacher at Waterford Kettering, Jesse Sutherland, calls on students for video story ideas to make into morning announcements on the Upstart. Some story packages will … [Read more...] about ‘Smile You’re on Camera’ class soon to release morning video announcements
MLive journalist Fritz Klug speaks about the power of smartphone journalism
After checking in, making it through the routine information session and quickly being introduced to classmates and instructors, MIPA participants gained insight into how vital smartphones are in the rapidly changing field of journalism. Fritz Klug, a multimedia journalist for MLive, explained that with just one pocket-sized device reporters have all of the tools they need … [Read more...] about MLive journalist Fritz Klug speaks about the power of smartphone journalism