What did I learn in this class? Hmm…I think a better question would be what did I not learn.
This has been, by far, one of the best graduate classes I have taken in my educational career so far. Since starting graduate school last year, all my classes have definitely taught me something. But, they have been strictly academic. We’ve discussed theories, different literature and numerous studies. But, they all felt incomplete. This class was a complete learning experience from start to finish.
I wasn’t comfortable with taking photos for a story. I had no idea how to do soundslides. I never thought I would be able to get comfortable with html. I never even thought I would have a blog! But, everyday Mindy gave us expert advice and pushed us to try something new. And, I’m glad she did. I really think the skills I learned in this class can help me become more marketable in the journalism field and have a better chance of getting the job that I really want.
One of the more important things that I learned in class was that there is so much out there that journalists can use to provide information to the public. Everybody always talks about how technology is changing the world we live in and that we should all try to keep up with it. But, they can’t keep up without the journalists. Who is going to tell me them how the world is changing, if we don’t learn a few things ourselves. There is a lot of awesome things happening out there in the field of journalism. And classes like these can open the eyes of aspiring journalists, like us.
I’m really sad to learn that this class might not be offered in the future. I sincerely believe these classes should become more then just electives. If we don’t learn about what’s new in the industry in school, then where are we going to learn it? Thank you Mindy for everything and I know that I will use everything you have taught me this semester in the years to come as a professional.
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December 17, 2007 at 9:10 am
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