In Writing and Packaging the News, instructor Cammie Hall said she hopes her students leave the MIPA summer workshop with new skills and a passion for journalism. Hall said, “I hope that the students in my class go back to their schools more confident and feeling more prepared to be participants on the staff they’re on or feel empowered to start programs at schools that … [Read more...] about New journalists learn basics, develop confidence
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Broadcasting Boot Camp Students Work to Create First Broadcast
Broadcasting Boot Camp students are working to produce their first newscast to air Tuesday morning. The term “boot camp” isn’t used lightly; according to instructor Jeremy Whiting, students will have a news “package”--a video used to relay news--due every day. “You could think of (broadcasting) as a news story that you would see in a newspaper or anywhere else; it’s just … [Read more...] about Broadcasting Boot Camp Students Work to Create First Broadcast
Sports Coverage class to visit Spartan stadium, Moneyball basketball tournament
In the coming days, MIPA’s Sports Coverage class will include a wide array of instruction on sports journalism, incorporating everything from game-day coverage to in-depth writing. According to instructor Rod Satterthwaite, field trips to Spartan stadium and the Moneyball tournament are highlights. Satterthwaite said the stadium visit is always a great tour, offering the … [Read more...] about Sports Coverage class to visit Spartan stadium, Moneyball basketball tournament
Opinion class starts with silent Spaghetti Challenge, works toward larger pieces
On Monday morning, the opinion writing class participated in a 12-minute Spaghetti Challenge as an analogy to forming their opinions. They tried to build the tallest tower that would support a marshmallow that included uncooked spaghetti, the marshmallow and a few pieces of tape. The catch? They couldn’t talk. The room was dead silent, other than an occasional laugh or groan … [Read more...] about Opinion class starts with silent Spaghetti Challenge, works toward larger pieces
Website Boost Camp learning how to create websites that showcase journalism
Students in the Website Boost Camp, taught by Tracy Anderson, the magazine and website adviser for Ann Arbor Community High School, are learning how to create a vibrant, eye-catching website to showcase the work of journalists at their school. Anderson said, “The goal for the whole class is for them to leave on Thursday super excited with a great website for them … [Read more...] about Website Boost Camp learning how to create websites that showcase journalism