Free journalism workshop for teachers
The New River Writers Project, along with journalism professionals from the Roanoke Times, will be offering a summer workshop for middle and high school teachers responsible for teaching journalism. This workshop would be appropriate for teachers whose subject areas (English, Social Studies, History, Science, etc.) find a voice through journalism.
This five day course will run from 9am-noon. Each day will feature local journalism professionals who will give model presentations on their areas of expertise. Presentations outline a basic 10 week course in journalism that can be taken directly back into the classroom as is, or expanded upon as needed to be semester-long. (Upon completion of the workshop, participants will have the option to invite these speakers to their classes in the upcoming school year.)
Note: this workshop is free of charge!
* Day 1: Overview (Why curiosity is what really matters); Interviewing
* Day 2: Ethics; News Reporting & Public Records; Changing Role of Technology
* Day 3: Feature Writing; Opinion Writing
* Day 4: Sports Writing; Photography
* Day 5: Editing; Careers in Journalism (It’s more than you think!)
Details: August 2-6, 2010, 9am-Noon; Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center; RB XVI, Room 3090
Earn Professional development points: 25 (15 contact hours, 10 portfolio project hours); Certificates will be awarded upon completion of all five days.
Deadline for registration: July 1, 2010 (or when first 40 spots are filled – additional registrants may be placed on a waiting list. Register here.
