#1. Backpack Journalism. Here’s some tips, lessons, examples, and how other schools and handle the assignment (and this will be the topic of my next JEA Digital Media article that should come out very soon, maybe even tomorrow!) http://www.freelancewriting.com/articles/backpack-journalism.php http://journalism-education.cubreporters.org/2010/08/backpack-journalism-how-to-make-news.html http://communication.wsu.edu/backpack-journalism/
http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/440/Journalism-Workshop.html (the workshop videos are nice!)
http://coffmanmediatraining.com/?page_id=17
#2. The Yearbook Design Checklist from Lifetouch is pretty nice!http://yearbooks.lifetouch.com/files/files/YearbookDesignChecklist.pdf
#3. I know from when I used to advise Yearbook this is the season of great need… the need for “bonding” of the staff. Often we hit a slump in the winter. Here’s some great tips, keep scrolling – several articles and ideas here:http://www.yearbooklove.com/category/team-building/
#4. It’s the time of year to recruit new staff members! Here’s 26 tips to help:http://thenext26.com/the-next-26-recruiting/
#5. Editorial Writing. Here’s some areas to help you as you teach this process to your students: http://www.schooljournalism.org/editorial-and-opinion-writing-lesson-plans/ http://www.geneseo.edu/~bennett/EdWrite.htm http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/grammar-rules-and-tips/tips-on-writing-newspaper-editorial-format.html http://www.uiltexas.org/files/academics/aplus/editorial-writing-tips.pdf
