Beyond the day-turn news environment
I’m taking a class this semester called Multimedia Planning and Design, which is being taught for the first time at the Missouri School of Journalism. Until now, it seems my coursework has...
View ArticleUsability test: KBIA.org
Just finished my first critique for my Multimedia Planning and Design class. I take a look at KBIA.org, the website of the news station where I work.
View ArticlePersonal privacy v. professional identity
Just a few quick notes on social media, personal privacy and professional branding, inspired by current most e-mailed article at NYTimes.com. I started the day talking about branding in my Internet...
View ArticleCrash course in Illustrator, storyboarding
I’m trying to gather my thoughts for some detailed commentary on multimedia storytelling, but I’ve been so busy working on my storyboard for Joy’s class that I haven’t had the time. The assignment:...
View ArticleThe slippery slope of browser compatibility
This week’s headache was brought to you by CSS, which I’m learning in part for my Multimedia Planning and Design class and in part for my own professional development. I thought migrating my content...
View ArticleMedia Giraffe: Craig Kanalley
As a part of #jenclass, I’m participating in the Media Giraffe project, which is compiling profiles of journalists and other innovators who are “sticking their necks out” for community and democracy....
View ArticleThe great lockout
My goodness, the j-school is abuzz today, isn’t it? In case you’ve been living under a rock you aren’t on Twitter, Brian Brooks sent an e-mail this morning this morning telling students that they...
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