It was the first Friday of the month, and that has a special meaning here in Phoenix. My anticipation was especially high for the opportunity to get to know the Scholars a little more through their personal projects and what…
A Reactionary Wind Is Blowing Almost Everywhere: What is the Role for Media Educators?
This month of June saw events from different national contexts that received international media coverage, and which reflected a step backward toward outdated conservative values. Starting in the United States, where the Supreme Court overturned the historic Roe v. Wade…
When the Future is Further and Further Away… or, A Short Essay About Real Reality (RR)
Today we continued the week of activities dedicated to new trends in media, with a full day of practice on augmented reality (AR). Under the guidance of tech enthusiast Retha Hill, director of the Cronkite New Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NMIE)…
Immersive Media, Education and the Future of Journalism
This was a day with overwhelming experiences on immersive media. It was filled with excitement, and a chance to really let our imagination flow. We were introduced to the basics of immersive worlds, going beyond reality to explore the spectrum…
Design Futures
Thinking about journalism, immersion, and emerging technologies, almost anything is possible. We can invite our readers to navigate the rivers of the Amazon, check out a crime scene or relive a chapter of history. We can transform them into protagonists…
Wild Forest
“It was an amazing day. We fed wild animals, explored the hidden beauty of the forest and met with some of the native people of Arizona…” No, it didn’t happen like that. This is all my wild imagination. I and…
Journalism, the Plaintiff and the Gap
The beautiful electric storm that could be seen on the northern horizon on Thursday night presaged the political ruckus that hit the U.S. early on Friday, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In that context, the talk with…
In the heat of the night…and day!
As I am writing, tiny drops of rain gently knock on my window. There is a pleasant silence. The monsoon season has just started in Arizona: it brings joy and relief, an escape from the agony of the extreme heat.…
Fake News: What It Is and What It Is Not
It is increasingly rare nowadays to switch on a news channel, open a newspaper, scroll through a news website or social media feed and avoid an encounter with the phrase “fake news.” The term is widely used to describe a…
Every Profession Has Its Own Struggle
Today I learned one important thing through the SUSI program: every opportunity that comes along brings its own consequences and struggles. After two weeks of attending classes and activities with experts in their fields, I believe they are also still…