Here’s a goldmine of journalism teaching ideas from the 4th World Journalism Education Congress. Thanks David Baines!
It is a treasure house of ideas and innovation and a terrific opportunity to hear what other people are developing
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Pedagogy
Research project seeking journalism lecturers still involved in practice
Sheffield Hallam University’s Dr Lily Canter is seeking lecturers who both teach journalism and continue to practice journalism for her
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David Baines – An outline argument for dropping shorthand
I have never heard anyone demanding that, we teach our students how to use an em-rule, sizing wheel and font
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Ben Falk: new recruit to Coventry
Coventry’s rise up the university league tables has astonished many in academia. Positioned at 15, it ranks well above Birmingham,
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Journalism students cover #GE2015
Journalism students used Periscope, Skype and Whats App to broadcast live from election counts across the UK. Birmingham City, Bournemouth,
Read moreNew site for EU student scholarships
We have been notified of a non-profit EU-funded student finance portal European Funding Guide (www.european-funding-guide.eu). The platform helps students in
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NCTJ report lists key skills for student journalists
J-schools should be teaching ‘new and enhanced skills’ in areas including ethics, fact checking, digital skills, PR, freelancing, entrepreneurialism, time
Read moreA training day for new hackademics?
The AJE Committee is seeking views on holding a training day aimed at journalists looking to find work lecturing and
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