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Stories and inspiration for using Jostens Renaissance ideas to improve school climate and culture, and for yearbook storytelling, organization and education, from elementary school to college.
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Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
We're back, and this month's interview is all about writing, one thing that most students really struggle with. Acclaimed writing instructor Bobby Hawthorne (The Radical Write) shares some fascinating insights on how writing is taught, along with some tips and ideas to change your writing game. No more inverted pyramid?
For advisers, perhaps ask your students to listen to this on their own, then report back to you on their views. You may find some new inspiration to get more students to write...
Sunday Oct 14, 2018
Sunday Oct 14, 2018
In this month's update we look at yearbook design, probably the toughest part of the yearbooking experience for most staffs. Need some advice? Listen to many great ideas and tips from Rick Brooks, veteran Creative Design Manager for Jostens and a 2018 recipient of the prestigious Pioneer Award from the NSPA. You CAN create a beautiful yearbook that your readers will really enjoy reading - listen in and see...
Sunday Sep 16, 2018
Sunday Sep 16, 2018
Welcome back to The Yearbooking Report! No matter what new technology comes down the line, pictures will always be the key element of any yearbook. But most yearbook images are rather dull and uninspired. This month we talk to veteran photojournalist and instructor Mike McLean about taking great photos for your book - starting right now!
Friday Aug 17, 2018
Friday Aug 17, 2018
Welcome to the new Yearbooking Report podcast. I'm Scott Geesey - journalist, 20-year Jostens representative and JEA Certified Journalism Educator. I plan to have some fun once a month with great interviews and information about yearbook storytelling (what I call Yearbooking,) and this is for ANY yearbook adviser and/or staff, not just Jostens partners.
In this episode, starting the new school year - and the key is ORGANIZATION. Listen as a seven time winner of the Jostens Yearbook Program of Excellence Award shares some tips and ideas on organizing the yearbook year.