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6.
TIMING
The early June date allowed editors to "get camp out of the way early."
They felt like they had their summer ahead of them. It also gave them more
time to process and formulate what they had learned at the Workshop. Most
schools allow for five absences during summer school so interference with
that was not an issue. This year's Workshop provides the same advantages.
5.
COST
The inclusion of meals with the camp price is a huge plus, and the overall
cost of the Workshop compares favorably to other camps WITHOUT meals included.
In addition, the facilities are excellent, including air-conditioned dorm
rooms.
4.
QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION
Some of the best journalism educators in the state lead the small group sessions
or present at the break-out sessions. In evaluations of the experience, editors
say they like the amount of quality time spent in small groups. This highly
motivated group expects little "play time."
3.
SIZE
Each Workshop group is kept small at no more than eight editors per instructor
for individual attention and an open, sharing atmosphere. In addition, each
section forms two Maestro groups for the culminating project.
2.
FOCUS
The Workshop is unique in that it is truly Editors Only in its focus. From
team-building to staff organization, the Workshop talks the language of editors.
They share frustrations and successes with one another and take with them
ideas for solving problems and improving their staffs from people who share
the same objectives. Many keep in touch after the Workshop and share successes
and frustrations.
1.
STRUCTURE
The culminating experience of the Workshop is putting the Maestro concept
to work with a day trip. Last year, Maestro teams scoured the Indianapolis
Zoo for a story package which they researched, photographed, wrote, designed
and produced on deadline. It was an empowering, practical, real experience
they could take back with them to their own staffs. This year, the Maestro
teams head to Nashville in Brown County.
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