How Twitter Changed My Life :: Thoughts by MinXuan Lee
January 30th, 2009
As many of this blog’s readers already know, I am a huge fan and heavy user of Twitter. It’s challenging for me to explain to others what impact Twitter has made on me. Then, I discovered this blog post and presentation by MinXuan Lee: How Twitter Changed My Life.
As MinXuan Lee says,
My intent was not so much [...]
The Future of Journalism?
January 29th, 2009
“Imagine, if you will, sitting down to your morning coffee, turning on your home computer to read the day’s newspaper,” says the KRON anchor.
Here’s a view on the future of journalism . . . as I might have seen on the evening news if I’d lived in San Francisco in 1981, the year I graduated [...]
The Evolution of Public Relations :: A Discussion Exercise
January 27th, 2009
Before our class discussion on the Evolution of Public Relations
Skim Chapter 2 in Public relations: Strategies and tactics (9th Ed.)
Read the section for your chosen (or assigned) era carefully.
In class on Monday
In Era Groups
Break up into groups based on your chosen (or assigned) era.
Each person states one important thing to know about the era, one [...]
Blogging Guidelines :: PRCA 2330
January 21st, 2009
This post explains the types of content I expect you to write about in your blog for PRCA 2330. Please add a category for each type (listed below), and make sure each post is categorized appropriately.
1. Reading notes – brief notes or key ideas from the reading assigned for that week’s class. Jot down 3-5 [...]
PRCA 2330 :: Spring 2009 Student Blogs
January 21st, 2009
For my Intro to PR students:
Add a comment to this post with your blog address, so that I will know where to find you. For example, my blog’s address is http://publicrelationsmatters.com. Use the FULL address, including the http://
Thanks!
Barbara
So I Signed Up for WordPress. Now What Do I Do?
January 21st, 2009
So, you signed up for an account at WordPress, and you added an About page. Now what’s next?
FIRST: Let me know your blog address by commenting on PRCA 2330 :: Spring 2009 Student Blogs.
NEXT: How do you go about learning more to create a blog that reflects your personality and style?
Fortunately, WordPress offers many FAQ [...]
Can Twitter Be Intimidating?
January 20th, 2009
It’s always wonderful hearing from former students . . . and today I got a note from Fran Faulkner, who was in Corporate PR class with me last semester at Georgia Southern University:
I just wanted to let you know that I just started an internship with the Kannapolis Intimidators, a minor league baseball team in [...]
One Week of Twitter :: PRCA 2330 Spring 2009
January 20th, 2009
Our One Week of Twitter assignment begins on Thursday, January 22, and will end at midnight on January 29. Your blog post about this experience is due before class on February 2.
Setting Up Your Twitter Account
Go to Twitter. Click Get Started, and sign up. I prefer it if you use some version of your first [...]
This Issue is Dedicated to *YOU*
January 12th, 2009
For my PRCA 2330 Class:
Here’s a fun assignment that you will complete before class on Wednesday, January 14.
Using your choice of software or online service (such as Big Huge Labs at http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/magazine.php), create a magazine cover that depicts you (personality, background, aspirations) to help your class learn more about you.
The cover photo must be of you, [...]
A Magazine, All About *You*
January 11th, 2009
For my PRCA 3339 Class:
Here’s a fun assignment that you will present in class on Wednesday, January 14.
Using your choice of software or online service (such as Big Huge Labs at http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/magazine.php), create a magazine cover that depicts you (personality, background, aspirations) to help your class learn more about you.
The cover photo must be of [...]


