Journalism Schools and Their Evolving Role

The video discusses the need for journalism schools to evolve beyond traditional newsroom models and embrace innovation. It highlights the importance of integrating different media platforms and adapting faculty to new technologies. The video also emphasizes leveraging talent from the shrinking news industry to develop new systems. It suggests adopting an extension model similar to agricultural education to better serve the journalism field.

What is the new role journalism schools should aim for according to the video?

• Replicating newsroom environments

• Becoming research and development wings of newsrooms

• Training journalists for television only

• Focusing solely on print journalism

Why is the traditional method of educating journalists by platform considered outdated?

• It is too expensive

• It lacks practical training

• It does not accommodate the digital age

• It focuses too much on theory

What challenge do older faculty face in journalism schools?

• Teaching only print journalism

• Adapting to new platforms without conflict

• Finding new job opportunities

• Understanding traditional journalism

What is the main challenge for journalism schools in adapting to new platforms?

• Lack of funding

• Ideological conflict between old and new faculty

• Outdated technology

• Insufficient student interest

How can journalism schools contribute to the news industry during its contraction?

• By reducing the number of graduates

• By playing a role in catalyzing a new system for news

• By focusing on traditional media

• By ignoring digital platforms

How should journalism schools handle the influx of talent from the news industry?

• By reducing the number of faculty

• By focusing on traditional journalism

• By leveraging it to create a new system for news

• By ignoring it

What is the comparison made between journalism schools and agricultural schools?

• Both focus on traditional methods

• Both have an extension part to improve practices

• Both focus on theoretical knowledge

• Both are outdated in their approach

What is the primary mission of agricultural schools as mentioned in the video?

• Focusing on agricultural research

• Providing theoretical knowledge

• Teaching people to be experts in agriculture

• Teaching farmers how to grow better crops

What is the new demand for journalism schools according to the video?

• To focus on broadcast journalism

• To specialize in print journalism

• To extend their role beyond traditional education

• To reduce the number of courses offered

What is the role of the extension part in agricultural education?

• To provide financial support

• To improve farming practices

• To teach theoretical knowledge

• To focus on research