1. NEWSROOM IN THE CLASSROOM
ANNIE HUMPHREY
ROWAN COLLEGE AT BURLINGTON COUNTY
NEWSROOM IN THE CLASSROOM

2. A WAY TO BRING THE REAL WORLD INTO YOUR COURSE.
NEWSROOM IN THE CLASSROOM
A WAY TO BRING THE REAL WORLD INTO YOUR COURSE.

3. MAKE INSTANT ACCESS WORK FOR YOUR TOPIC.
NEWSROOM IN THE CLASSROOM
MAKE INSTANT ACCESS WORK FOR YOUR TOPIC.
Students have instant access to news.
They don’t have experience evaluating news sources.
The newsroom in the classroom teaches critical thinking.

4. HOW DOES IT WORK? Students write a short paper on a current news item.
NEWSROOM IN THE CLASSROOM
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Students write a short paper on a current news item.
Can be individual or a group activity.
Students sit in a circle and present their topic.
Students discuss and debate.
The educator moderates.

5. MANY DISCIPLINES CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS ACTIVITY.
NEWSROOM IN THE CLASSROOM
MANY DISCIPLINES CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS ACTIVITY.
History is not static.
The sciences are always experiencing new discoveries.
Education, sociology, and medicine also require critical thought about new findings.

6. THE SOURCE IS AS IMPORTANT AS THE CONTENT.
NEWSROOM IN THE CLASSROOM
THE SOURCE IS AS IMPORTANT AS THE CONTENT.
Students cite their work and use their devices.
Other students use their devices to evaluate the source.
The students discuss the bias of the source.

7. IT REQUIRES SPONTANEITY ON THE PART OF THE FACILITATOR.
NEWSROOM IN THE CLASSROOM
IT REQUIRES SPONTANEITY ON THE PART OF THE FACILITATOR.
As an educator, you should be current on your discipline.
Your students will find something you have not yet seen.
Evaluating “on the fly” teaches your students how to do so, too.

8. STUDENTS APPRECIATE DISCUSSING CURRENT EVENTS.
NEWSROOM IN THE CLASSROOM
STUDENTS APPRECIATE DISCUSSING CURRENT EVENTS.
Current events are relevant.
Devices are more popular than ever.
Students are interested in topics they choose.
Discussion increases classroom camaraderie.

9. IT’S EASY TO EXPAND INTO A LARGER RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT.
NEWSROOM IN THE CLASSROOM
IT’S EASY TO EXPAND INTO A LARGER RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT.
Students can trace the history of a current event.
Students practice using scholarly sources and writing citations.
Educators can assign a contrast/comparison of past discoveries in the discipline.

10. THE NEWSROOM BRINGS THE COURSE TO LIFE.
NEWSROOM IN THE CLASSROOM
THE NEWSROOM BRINGS THE COURSE TO LIFE.
It utilizes news sources which students already access daily.
It hones the skill of critical thought for all college students.
It incorporates devices, and the outside world, into the classroom.
Students enjoy discussing what is important to them with their peers.

11. NEWSROOM IN THE CLASSROOM
ANNIE HUMPHREY
ROWAN COLLEGE AT BURLINGTON COUNTY
NEWSROOM IN THE CLASSROOM