Aaron Manfull's presentation about getting our newspapers online was a little overwhelming for me today. I was hearing terms and ideas I'd never heard of before, and it was tough to keep track of all of them! I'd be lying if I said I thought I had it all figured out - I know that I don't. It's tough for me to try to get a grip on the whole idea of going online. I'm starting to feel like I'm a little behind the rest of you, because most of you seemed to already know everything Aaron was talking about today!
What I'm trying to remind myself of is that while the process of going online may be a difficult transition to start, it may not need to be as complicated as I'm making it in my head. Also, I can be my own worst enemy. I don't want to avoid doing what is best for my students and their publication just because it intimidates me.
I also don't want to give the impression that I didn't appreciate this morning's session! There was so much great information presented, and ideas were presented that I didn't even realize I would have to consider to get online. I'm very grateful for Aaron's presentation because I know now that I at least have a starting point for getting to where I'd like to be. While I know it may be a little bit of a tough road ahead, today's presentation opened my eyes, and, for the very first time, I was excited about the possibilities! I'm hoping that getting online will help my newspaper reach an even broader audience. I'm looking forward to sitting down with my editors when I get home and getting the ball rolling on a real website!
In the picture, Aaron Manfull starts his presentation about starting and maintaining a successful high school publications website.
Bridget Freiler
Pottsville Area High School
Pottsville, Pa.
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