tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52186505013305423342011-11-27T17:09:11.436-08:00Thoughts and reflections on reading, writing, leadership and life.Prof. Pearsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01043215280167986442noreply@blogger.comBlogger461100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5218650501330542334.post-82681500381817191352011-04-19T05:28:00.000-07:002011-04-19T05:31:42.308-07:00

This is a special week. Classes at CBU are beginning to wind down. As we approach the Easter holiday, thoughts about Jesus and the events of this holy week fill my mind. One simple thought resonates. Despite challenges, sacrifices and tragedies--I know one thing.God is good.Have a blessed Easter.

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There was a journalism conference in Hollywood last week and it was incredible. The fascinating thing about this conference was the fact that the attendees tweeted non stop. It was almost like a running critique of the conference.http://studentpress.org/acp/There are many people who place a twitter logo on their website and that is about it. Perhaps one or two employees tweet but there is not a

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http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/02/28/el-camino-college-settles-sexual-harassment-suit-for-2-5m/In this day of social media communication and heightened awareness it is interesting to see that cases like this exist.Back in the day when I began working in offices, most women experienced some level of harassment. Keeping your job meant finding a way to communicate effectively without offending.

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The movie revealed so much about millennial s. The internet has only existed for 15 or so years--it has been an amazing ride.From an educational, leadership and journalistic view point--it is incredible to see that relationships are still very important the platform has changed but the relationships are as important as ever:)This supports the findings of my doctoral dissertation on effective,

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/23/AR2011012303540.htmlThe shooting incident in Tuscon was horrible. A supermarket on a Saturday seems like a very safe place. As a child we always shopped on Saturday morning and as I flash back over the decades, I remember being a girl scout leader and spending Saturday morning selling cookies at the supermarket. We were there for the

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Dark, fall mornings make it difficult to get up and going. We must dig deeper for out motivation but when we find it the cool air can move us along as we strive for excellence.I am so very proud of the journalism and public relations students that I work with. Great pictures, excellent articles and creative design have come together to create a magazine that is awesome and a newspaper that can

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Dr. Mary Ann Pearson: Post doctoral dissertation...

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Well, I picked up my copy of the doctoral dissertation from the Dean's office the other day. It is a book, an actual book. I had a love/hate relationship with the "dis" for a couple of years. I guess that is why they call it a terminal degree...you are so fed up with it by the time you are done you feel worse than a terminal patient...Ha..just kidding.You are done...so done..by the time you

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There are so many exciting opportunities in Journalism, Public Relations and Photography. Big changes are coming and journalism is alive and well. We are now curaters of information and we work with social media sites to provide information to readers. The platform has changed but skilled journalists, public relations practitioners and photographers are in high demand.Come to an open house on 4/

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My research on effective journalism instruction indicates that students learn from experiential learning (Kolb).1. By working on a university publication.2. By participating in internships.3. By having mentors.4.By learning about convergent journalism, social media and freelance work opportunities.5. By having someone they trust edit their work and explain the mistakes and edits.More to follow....

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http://issuu.com/cbupublications/docs/12_steps_to_building_a_successful_team_ofThe ACP conference has been wonderful. We have learned so much, confirmed ideas that we had and networked with other journalism students. The link above will take you to my presentation.I will blog more about the conference later. We toured the Cronkite School of J and saw the 700 MACS. My prayer? God please provide

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I am so glad to meet the new students in my classes and to renew relationships with the returning students.Helping students to find their journalistic voice is a joy.http://spot.us/Check out this link--it is a great way to learn about investigative journalism.Here's to a great semester.MAP

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Ten years ago we were facing Y2K. One of my brothers was really prepared for all of the problems; thank God everything was fine. I was teaching elementary school in 1999 and doing some freelance writing.It is hard to believe all of the wonderful blessings of the last decade.My eldest daughter is married to a wonderful Christian man and they have two beautiful children.My son has a beautiful and

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http://www.journalism.columbia.edu/cs/ContentServer/jrn/1212611716674/page/1212611716651/JRNSimplePage2.htm#I agree with this paragraph in the Columbia report pdf-Some answers are already emerging. The Internet and those seizing its potentialhave made it possible—and often quite easy—to gather and distribute news morewidely in new ways. This is being done not only by surviving newspapers

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My husband and I came down to the Sun and Sands Motel yesterday so I could transcribe my interviews and work on the dissertation. There is a big window and you can see the ocean from it. The waves are breaking and the ocean air is invigorating. This is a 1960 ish motel not hotel...there is no pool or plush fancy lobby; just a little office with coffee and sweet rolls and a really nice manager who

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I am getting such rich information from the journalism students and recent graduates that I am interviewing for my dissertation. The common themes that are emerging are surprising; even though they come from various parts of the country, sizes of schools and backgrounds, they are great similarities. It will be fun to write about.

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As summer begins to slip away...the excitement of a new year is beginning to spread like a contagious smile. Each academic year brings challenges and blessings--I pray for more blessings but I am ready for the challenges.I promise to prayerfully consider the work we do and to help students to grow and flourish as they pursue their passions.And I should finish my doctorate by the June-pray for me:)

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So, I am interviewing journalism students and recent graduates of universities for my doctoral dissertation and I am surprised at some of the information I am receiving.It seems that some of the largest, well known schools are still grooming future journalists to work primarily for print newspapers. They have little difficulty getting hired as they come in at a lower rate than the seasoned pros

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What do you think?http://twitter.com/http://www.facebook.com/home.phpDo you enjoy reading paragraphs or do you like to read one concise sentence that sums things up?It seems blogs can be compared to short stories and updates are like letters.I love well written letters with descriptive words that paint pictures. It seems we tell stories now by posting a bunch of smiling pictures and writing a few

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It is wonderful to plan. prepare, research and collaborate over the summer. The J@cbu campaign will launch in the fall. This exciting revision to the journalism program will serve to prepare students for the challenges of contemporary media.During the summer I have the wonderful opportunity to work with my other passion--teaching reading. I teach reading diagnosis for the School of Ed. --this

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The year has flown by and deadlines will soon be a thing of the past--until September.It has been an incredible experience to see students grow and find their voices. "The Banner" has expanded. improved and launched a website. "The Angelos" is going to be awesome and the size of the class has broken a record this year.Working with great students and co-workers has made the year sweet. Next week

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The economy has presented us with incredible challenges, opportunities and blessings. Knowing how to conserve resources is a valuable skill. Challenges bring innovation. We are in a time of making due, doing without and being still and trusting God.His blessings are "new every morning."

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The new semester brings excitement and anticipation. Writing is a high calling and it is thrilling to help students find their journalistic voice. My advice--work hard, be creative and avoid procrastination. Work in a manner that glorifies God:)---you will be happy if you do this.Journalism is alive and well and we will prove it this semester as we strive for excellence.Blessings and joy to you!

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If you can read and write you are alive. Where would we be without the written word?I am working with USP on a trip to work with those who cannot read well. We will be heading to San Diego in May to work with those who need help learning to read. The strategies taught in "Reading Diagnosis" RDG 535,536 are researched -based and produce results. The goal will be to improved literacy and to spread

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This year-simple pleasures are the best. Enjoying the music, lights and smiles is enough. God is good and we can take comfort in His steadfast love.Praise God-blessings are coming!

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What is black and white and red all over? The newspaper--Ha!When I was a little girl every house seemed to subscribe to the newspaper and every Dad and Mom read it. They sat in their easy chairs or at the kitchen table; Moms looked for fashion tips, recipes, TV and movie listings and sales and coupons-while Dads kept up on the news, stock reports and sports. The paper was part of the daily

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As I search websites and journal articles for my dissertation, I amazed to see a great variety in course offerings for a journalism B.A.--wow.The students at these universities will all walk out the door with a degree in journalism but they may have studied different material.It is a given that basic reporting, writing, and editing are found every where; but beyond the basics it changes

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The PRSA conference held at CBU10/15/08 on social media opened my eyes to the future. I am in awe. What appears to be simply a way for college students and other tech savvy individuals to keep in touch is so much more. I will be revising lesson plans for the balance of the semester and next semester to bring social media front and center. Now that Banner and Angelos students have their blogs--we

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We have published two issues of the Banner and met the cover deadline for the Angelos. The dissertation work continues and I am humbled and honored to have the privilege of guiding the journalism students through another year.My advice? Please do not procrastinate and please come to class on time and work hard at whatever we are doing...God honors hard work. There are so many talented writers in

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New school years are exciting. It is inspiring to begin again anticipating the creative work of the students. The growth that takes place during the months of September through May is incredible. I pray for God's will, blessing and guidance this year.

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I am learning to appreciate Gen Y students. It is amazing to witness how much they can accomplish in a short period of time. Have they learned to work quickly to make up for procrastination? Perhaps...but if they continue to work quickly and accurately, they will surely set a new standard.

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The children's stories were tragic. One little boy was found in a garage, another was found by the post man-he was wandering down the street alone, others were being held in the orphanage while their parents were in jail---all were precious.One little girl told me through the translator that she was going to be with her mom that day. The translator said that she was being sent up north (Siberia)

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Prayer, packing and preparation of the mind, body and soul fill my final days in California before departing for St. Petersburg.God is good and I hope that we can provide a sense of opportunity and hope to those we will serve in Russia.Prayer is crucial.

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Prof. Pearson

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Five Reasons Schools are Not What They Used to be andThree Strategies that Can Help Us to Improve…Thabolewethoo Mayo moved to Colton, California from Zimbabwe. He lived in a room that he and his mother shared; they rented it from a family of four who lived in the other two rooms of the modest apartment. He had three pairs of pants, two t-shirts and one pair of shoes. He loved school and always

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It is interesting that the models of leadership that I think are best are the servant leadership model by Greenleaf and the transformational model of leadership by James Macgregor Burns. Taking the comps for my doctorate in educational leadership required intense study of research on leadership.Goleman's "Primal Leadership" was enlightening as it reveals that emotions are an open-looped system.

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Time does fly...reading provides a perspective on moments frozen in time. When an author takes the time to write it down, preserving the exact details and mood of the day, he provides a gift of freezing time so that others can read and understand...Children need to read many books, magazines and printed material regularly to become excellent readers. In a society that is heading towards paperless

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Well, as I prepare for my comps-----I stopped for a moment this morning to look back.We lived in a four bedroom house on Arthur Ave. We had two large mulberry trees in the back yard. My friend Gertrude King, a beautiful Hawaiian girl and I would climb those trees and paint faces on the branches with red lipstick and practice kissing those faces. The Kings had 14 children and made our family of

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Thank God for the cooler mornings--they are motivating. I teach reading diagnosis tonight--I like that class. If it helps one student become a better reader--it has value. If I get involved in a service project next year it will be one that works to improve literacy and helps kids to fall in love with reading.I must study for my comps...

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Early 1960's in Pomona, California....innocent days....the peace before the storm.Within a few years, big brother Bill would be in the Marines and the wild summer of 1969 would hit the Wisniewski family hard. Perusing the pages of time is pleasurable...

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I teach a reading diagnosis class. Reading is as important as breathing. We need to begin a campaign to really reach those who struggle with, ignore or think they hate---READING. There are simple ways to improve fluency, understanding and vocabulary.Ministry, mission, mood-enhancer, mind-opener and escape...reading frees your soul.

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It will be hot today. Summer is coming. It is interesting to see the seasons transition. We will be going to Russia in July and I am preparing. The Lord will be in control and I pray for his guidance. Late spring, weddings, graduations, endings, beginnings, time, transitions...

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I keep telling myself to enjoy the cool weather--but I miss the sun. As I work on research and writing for the dissertation, everything seems more appealing---dishes, laundry, dusting---perhaps it is because the idea of a terminal degree is so final. I enjoy going to school:) It has become a way of life.

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Sometimes you get more done when you are extremely busy. Classes are done but the projects are mounting up...how did we do it all including the deadlines???I have a theory....the dog days of summer create a fog that must be cut through to get anything done.I have another theory...when the students leave ---the life blood is gone and we become anemic--temporarily:)But--we can find a place to park.

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It was bitter sweet to see students who have worked closely with me in the journalism program graduate yesterday. I wish them well and will pray for them daily. It is amazing in a culture filled with procrastinators --some students get it. They get that an excellent work ethic is the key to success. They will be sorely missed.

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Students are packing up and going home and the James building is suddenly very quiet. What a year! The journalism program is doing well, my youngest daughter will graduate from high school soon and I became a grandmother this year. I praise God for his many blessings. The Russia B ISP team met for our final meeting last night and we will be heading off to Russia in July. I am grading, preparing

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