Friday, May 13, 2011

Starting a Literary Magazine

Lit Mag is one field I know very little about.  However, there are wonderful resources out there.  This is a link to the ehow website on how to start a literary magazine at your school.  If your school doesn't have a lit mag, maybe it's time to begin.  It is another publication outlet for students who may not have a journalism focus, but deserve to be published.

How To Start A Literary Magazine

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Good Reads

Check out this website for great book review information.  It is a wonderful place for your students to read other reviews and post their own if they wish.

Good Reads

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Broadcast Programs

This is a wonderful link for those of you thinking of starting or who already have and wish to improve your broadcast program.

Student Television

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Blast From The Past

The Commodore 64 computer was one of the first I remember from the 1980's.  Evidently, it's back.  This article will prompt an interesting discussion with your students on the world pre-ipad and pre-DVR.  Create an assignment covering the history of computer advancements since 1975.

Commodore 64

Monday, May 9, 2011

Critique Services

One way to see how your paper or yearbook stacks up against the scoring rubric is to join a national press association and have it critiqued.  Columbia Scholastic Press is one of many that can provide feedback over the summer so your staff for 2012 is ready to make improvements in August.

Columbia Scholastic Press