So it's here...the end of the semester scramble. No matter how much work you do during the rest of the semester, the last 4-6 weeks are usually the most stressful. Everyone keeps asking whether or not we will make it through and we always do, but we can't help but asking.
Funny story related to the end of semester [might help some of the seniors nearing (or surpassing) their breaking point]. I almost walked away from my undergrad program in the last week because of my senior seminar (a campaigns course). I pretty much had a nervous breakdown and was ready to just quit. However, I had great teammates and friends who managed to convince me that I would make it through. We did and gave an awesome presentation and the on campus health center (our client) loved our ideas.
No matter how low it gets or how much work you have, think about how far you've come and the many accomplishments you have in your four (five, six, etc) years. This time of year is always the hardest, but remember it's also the best. Take time out to enjoy the few moments you have left in college.
Keep in mind: “Life's a journey, not a destination” -Steven Tyler
What's left for me to do/finish this semester:
2 conferences papers to submit...by tomorrow?!
Critical Analysis in quantitative methods & presentation
Multivariate Analysis final project & presentation
4 critical-cultural-historical (CCH) short papers
Final project in public opinion - coding of articles, analysis of polling data, finish writing, etc - & presentation
3 final exams - CCH, quantitative methods, & public opinion (only semester since I was a sophomore in undergrad that I've had 3 finals)
Countdowns:
End of 1st year of doctoral program: 30 days
ECA: 31 days
Week in the Keys on a sailboat: 33 days (my inspiration)
Peachtree Road Race (my 1st 10K): 96 days
CONNECT 08: 207 days
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Monday, March 31, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Follow-up on the EDB
I spent way too much time yesterday attempting to format the picture post for the EDB. Now, I'd like to write a more comprehensive report of my experience. First of all, the Campaigns team (under the direction of Connie & Dr. Sweetser) and Edelman did a great job putting a fantastic job putting this together is 43 days. Also, the Word of Mouth class (under the direction of Sue & Dr. Russell) did a wonderful job at covering it.
In an effort to spend less time explaining the whole event, here's some information on the format and background.
I participated in the educator's track along with professors and instructors from UGA, University of West Florida, Clemson, Georgia Southern and Auburn. We had a great group and we covered a lot of ground in discussing the various forms of social media available, how to incorporate it in the classroom as well as specific lesson plans to implement within our curriculum.
Phil Gomes discussed his work with intense social media training that he runs out of Edelman's Chicago office. We discussed the various aspects and uses for many social media formats. Emphasis was placed on incorporating the instruction within the curriculum because students will be expected to know it when they go into their entry-level positions. Gomes also shared what he looks for in new hires...so we can take that back to the students.
Robert French, Karen Russell, Mihaela Vorvoreanu, and Kaye Sweetser also went through several specific assignments, how they've used them, what worked (and didn't) as well as how to grade them. This portion was probably the most beneficial because it provided very specific assignment sheets with examples. These were included in the booklet given out to all educators who attended as well, making it easy to adapt them.
One thing I wish we had had more time for was talking with students about what they learned from their workshops. I spoke to a couple of students about what they were doing, but I would have liked to see their suggestions. Just from what I heard from the few I spoke to, they were very creative.
By the end of the day, I think there were countless ah-ha moments, lots of new relationships started and a lot of comfort zone expansion. The Edelman folks were a great group of people who provided not only great information, but were also a blast to hang out with after the event :)
Here are some of the attendees share their thoughts:
Robert French of Auburn
Dr. Mihaela Vorvoreanu of Clemson
Brett Pohlman of Auburn
William Wickey of UGA
Dr. Kaye Sweetser of UGA
Barbara Nixon for Georgia Southern
In an effort to spend less time explaining the whole event, here's some information on the format and background.
I participated in the educator's track along with professors and instructors from UGA, University of West Florida, Clemson, Georgia Southern and Auburn. We had a great group and we covered a lot of ground in discussing the various forms of social media available, how to incorporate it in the classroom as well as specific lesson plans to implement within our curriculum.
Phil Gomes discussed his work with intense social media training that he runs out of Edelman's Chicago office. We discussed the various aspects and uses for many social media formats. Emphasis was placed on incorporating the instruction within the curriculum because students will be expected to know it when they go into their entry-level positions. Gomes also shared what he looks for in new hires...so we can take that back to the students.
Robert French, Karen Russell, Mihaela Vorvoreanu, and Kaye Sweetser also went through several specific assignments, how they've used them, what worked (and didn't) as well as how to grade them. This portion was probably the most beneficial because it provided very specific assignment sheets with examples. These were included in the booklet given out to all educators who attended as well, making it easy to adapt them.
One thing I wish we had had more time for was talking with students about what they learned from their workshops. I spoke to a couple of students about what they were doing, but I would have liked to see their suggestions. Just from what I heard from the few I spoke to, they were very creative.
By the end of the day, I think there were countless ah-ha moments, lots of new relationships started and a lot of comfort zone expansion. The Edelman folks were a great group of people who provided not only great information, but were also a blast to hang out with after the event :)
Here are some of the attendees share their thoughts:
Robert French of Auburn
Dr. Mihaela Vorvoreanu of Clemson
Brett Pohlman of Auburn
William Wickey of UGA
Dr. Kaye Sweetser of UGA
Barbara Nixon for Georgia Southern
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Pics from the EDB (Sorry about the formatting)
Here are a few select pictures from yesterday's Edelman Digital Bootcamp (EDB). There are many more pictures available at the EDB Flickr account.
The educators were hanging on every word and tweeting the highlights.
Professional & academic educators interact (L-Phil Gomes of Edleman, R-Robert French of Auburn)
We learned from the Ninja...oh and Phil Gomes of Edelman
Ruthann Lariscy (UGA), Eileen Perrigo (UofWestFl), & Bryan Reber (UGA) learning how to teach social media in the classroom.
The students worked hard on their campaigns...one of my students, Diem (forefront) works with his team.
Evidence of the students' hard work
Cindy asks me some very important questions
Sweetser in action...show the educators how to teach social media
The Word of Mouth class served as our coverage team for the day by recording podcasts, videos, blogging, snapping pictures & tweeting. Sue (on far left) lead the team.
Connie (Campaigns team leader)
Sweetser & Me at the end of the day...
Her caption: Ready to rock some social media in politics research!
The educators were hanging on every word and tweeting the highlights.
Professional & academic educators interact (L-Phil Gomes of Edleman, R-Robert French of Auburn)
We learned from the Ninja...oh and Phil Gomes of Edelman
Ruthann Lariscy (UGA), Eileen Perrigo (UofWestFl), & Bryan Reber (UGA) learning how to teach social media in the classroom.
The students worked hard on their campaigns...one of my students, Diem (forefront) works with his team.
Evidence of the students' hard work
Cindy asks me some very important questions
Sweetser in action...show the educators how to teach social media
The Word of Mouth class served as our coverage team for the day by recording podcasts, videos, blogging, snapping pictures & tweeting. Sue (on far left) lead the team.
Connie (Campaigns team leader)
Sweetser & Me at the end of the day...Her caption: Ready to rock some social media in politics research!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Grady College Pride
I wanted to share a few points of pride for the Grady College. The students at the Grady College are constantly achieving wonderful accomplishments.
New Orleans Trip Audiovisual Presentation
- Product of the Health & Medical Journalism course last semester
Safe Kids Athens
- Product of the undergraduate Bateman PR Case Study Team (undergrad students working on real world problems, producing real world solutions)
- See the video here - http://www.youtube.com/group/safekidsathens
Project for UGA Office of Security & Emergency Preparedness
- Undergraduates in Dr. Sweetser's Research Methods course investigated perceptions of the university during a crisis
Don't forget to register for the Edelman Digital Bootcamp (both undergrads & educators)! It's less than 6 days away.
New Orleans Trip Audiovisual Presentation
- Product of the Health & Medical Journalism course last semester
Safe Kids Athens
- Product of the undergraduate Bateman PR Case Study Team (undergrad students working on real world problems, producing real world solutions)
- See the video here - http://www.youtube.com/group/safekidsathens
Project for UGA Office of Security & Emergency Preparedness
- Undergraduates in Dr. Sweetser's Research Methods course investigated perceptions of the university during a crisis
Don't forget to register for the Edelman Digital Bootcamp (both undergrads & educators)! It's less than 6 days away.
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