Day 3: Presentation and Reflection

DESCRIPTION:
The final session culminates in student presentations. Participants will present their work, findings, or projects to peers in a professional format. Through presentations and peer feedback, students will strengthen their confidence, communication, and ability to reflect on their learning. This concluding workshop ties together the series and encourages students to carry forward their insights.

WHAT: Presentation and Reflection
WHEN: Friday, October 17, 2025
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Kevin | René

Day 2: Collaboration and Practice

DESCRIPTION:
The second session emphasizes group participation and hands-on activities. Students will work together to apply concepts introduced in session 1, share perspectives, and develop ideas collaboratively. This interactive approach builds teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while deepening understanding of the workshop’s focus.

WHAT: Collaboration and Practice
WHEN: Friday, October 10, 2025
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Kevin | René

Day 1: Introduction & Creative Exploration

DESCRIPTION:
The first session introduces the workshop topic and provides a foundation for learning. Students will engage in guided discussions, explore key concepts, and set expectations for the series. This session is designed to spark curiosity, build context, and prepare students for collaborative work.

WHAT: Introduction | Creative Exploration
WHEN: Friday, October 3, 2025
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Kevin | René

DESCRIPTION:
In Workshop 3, you’ll complete learning modules on your course units (Intro, Lessons, Discussion, Assessment, Conclusion), test with other group(s), present modules and provide self-feedback. Each group member will discuss their role in the activity. You’ll share 3 main takeaways.

WHAT: Friday Blend: Student Showcase of “The History Of…” Learning Module
WHEN: Friday, 9/19
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Jesús, Michelle, Libby

DESCRIPTION:
In Workshop 2, groups develop the course materials: videos, infographics, Kahoot quizzes, and page content. Learn best practices for media formatting, interactivity, and embedding.

WHAT: Friday Blend: Asset Creation for Your “History Of…” Learning Modules
WHEN: Friday, 9/12
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Jesús, Michelle, Libby

DESCRIPTION:
In this three-part workshop, you’ll learn how to design a complete mini-course on a “The History Of…” topic. We’ll start with planning your course idea, then in Workshop 2, move into asset creation with videos, infographics, and interactive quizzes, and finally in Workshop 3, assemble and test your modules with peers. By the end, you’ll have a polished prototype course ready to refine and share.

WHAT: Friday Blend: Course Module Design on “The History Of…”
WHEN: Friday, 9/5
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Jesús, Michelle, Libby

DESCRIPTION:
In TEGNA Workshop 2: our guest shares more media industry experience, with added tips on tangible career pathways. Ideal for students aiming to secure internships by building connections, expanding skills, and getting noticed. TEGNA Inc. is an American media company known for its local television stations and digital media properties.

WHAT: TEGNA Workshop 2
WHEN: Friday, 8/22
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Kathy Craven and Guest

DESCRIPTION:
in this hands-on workshop, Kathy Craven presents a TEGNA guest who will be offering real-world media industry insights, practical activities, and professional tips. Hint: our guest will also be watching for potential internship candidates, making this an excellent chance to connect, learn, and stand out.
TEGNA Inc. is an American media company known for its local television stations and digital media properties.

WHAT: TEGNA Guest Workshop
WHEN: Friday, 8/15
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Kathy Craven and Guest

DESCRIPTION:
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn powerful techniques used by Disney creatives and top industry pros to dream up bold new events, ideas, and products. Whether you're building a brand, launching a project, or just looking to think differently, you'll walk away with tools to break through creative blocks and bring imaginative concepts to life. These techniques can be applied in a variety of contexts to enhance collaboration in a team and drive improvement in existing systems.

WHAT: Creative Alchemy
WHEN: Friday, 8/8
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Diana Rex from Staff and Cultural Development.

DESCRIPTION:
When dealing with multimedia data, the MB and GB can stack up quickly. The more clients you work with, the more the data accumulates. Running out of hard drive space is a real problem. Also, your hard drive getting damaged is an even bigger problem. Let’s go over some options to make your data life a success.

WHAT: File Management and Data Backup
WHEN: Friday, 7/11/25
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Aaron Gandia

DESCRIPTION:
Compete in these unique summer games and try to win the gold for your country! Create a currency, compose a national anthem, craft a Wikipedia Page, and MORE, to prove that your country is the best at “Putting the Intelligence in Artificial Intelligence”

WHAT: Compete in AI-powered challenges
WHEN: Friday, 6/20
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Emily & Jason

DESCRIPTION:
Compete in these unique summer games and try to win the gold for your country! Create a currency, compose a national anthem, craft a Wikipedia Page, and MORE, to prove that your country is the best at “Putting the Intelligence in Artificial Intelligence”

WHAT: Compete in AI-powered challenges
WHEN: Friday, 6/13
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Emily & Jason

DESCRIPTION:
Ready to put your brainpower to the test and rep your House? The AI Summer House Cup is an interactive competition where creativity, critical thinking, and artificial intelligence collide. You'll complete fun, fast-paced challenges using AI tools and earning points for your House while leveling up your tech skills. This session is about teamwork, clever problem-solving, and creating a small country.

WHAT: Compete in AI-powered challenges, build digital skills, and take home the summer cup of glory.
WHEN: Friday, 6/6
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Emily & Jason

DESCRIPTION:

This Friday Blend, students present their Discovery Cove project pitches. SeaWorld Discovery Cove Marketing will be in attendance. Networking opportunities abound!

WHAT: Student Marketing Pitches

WHEN: Friday, May 23, 2025
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)

WHERE: Bldg. FS1 Room 126A

WHO: Phil Lacinak

DESCRIPTION

Friday Blend, presents a field trip to SeaWorld's Discovery Cove and tour of the park led by Crysal O'Hea. At the end of the tour, students will be challenged to create a project pitch for Discovery Cove that they will present on Friday, May 23rd.

WHAT: Field Trip | Tour

WHEN: Friday, May 16, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

WHERE: Discovery Cove - 6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821 (students must provide their own transportation)

DESCRIPTION:

This Friday Blend presents a panel discussion and Q&A with the VP of Marketing for SeaWorld's Discovery Cove, Crystal O'Hea, and professional photographer Richmond Gibbs. Crystal and Richmond have collaborated on countless projects together over the years.  

WHAT: SeaWorld's Discovery Cove VP of Marketing

WHEN: Friday, May 9, 2025
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)

WHERE: Bldg. FS1 Room 126A

WHO: Phil Lacinak

A Guide to Building NET WORTH

DESCRIPTION:
A Guide to Building Net Worth invites students to explore practical and attainable ways to build net worth. Through collaborative activities and guided discussion, students will engage with core concepts to building net worth. Designed to be adaptable and relevant, this session encourages critical thinking, creativity, and reflection on our financial behaviors.

WHAT: A Guide to Building Net Worth
WHEN: Friday, 4/25
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: Kevin dela Cerna

Creative Strategies

DESCRIPTION:
Creative Strategies invites students to explore dynamic approaches to media creation and storytelling. Designed to be adaptable and relevant, this session encourages critical thinking, creativity, and reflection on current media landscapes.

WHAT: Creative Strategies in Media Communication
WHEN: Friday, 4/11
9:00 am: Setup and Networking
9:30 am: In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. FS1-126A
WHO: MC Faculty

DESCRIPTION: HoF Share What We Did

WHAT: Friday Blend: MC HoF15 Share What We Did
WHEN: Friday, 3/21
9:00 a.m. setup and networking
9:30-12:45 p.m. In-seat attendance (all campus students)
WHERE: Bldg. Room FS1-126-A
WHO: Faculty

DESCRIPTION: Students attend the 15th Hall of Fame events, ensure attendance check-in (Tues. - Thurs.), and team projects.

WHAT: Hall of Fame 14 Participation

WHEN: 3/9 - 3/14

WHERE: Campus