#1. Mexico Beach. OK, may not be “journalistically focused” but this part of Florida known as the “Forgotten Coast” is so laid back & reasonably priced… It’s the perfect area to recharge and enjoy time with family or friends. (Been going here several years now with my family & sometimes friends join us) 3 sites: http://www.mexicobeach.com http://www.visitgulf.com http://www.apalachicolabay.org
2. It seems like every other year I get a group of kids who struggle with…shot sequences. Here’s some tips to help them grasp the concept: http://www.poynter.org/how-tos/digital-strategies/183861/how-journalists-can-improve-video-stories-with-shot-sequences/
3. Here’s an excellent lesson plan dealing with photo manipulation & ethics: http://www.schooljournalism.org/photo-editing-and-photo-ethics/
4. A social media sizing cheat sheet! Sweeeeet! http://www.jeadigitalmedia.org/2013/02/11/from-pr-daily-social-media-image-sizes-cheat-sheet/
5. http://www.volunTEENnation.org has excellent sources for teens! Scholarships, internships, chances to volunteer (hence the title), & more. Check it out & consider following them on twitter.
6. Talk about a list of YB themes! https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/content/files/ybthemes.pdf