The PD Exchange

Are we obsolete or just our techniques?

Part of BEA 2026
Sunday 19 April 2026·9:00 pm

Historically, teaching media skills was the domain of former professionals entering higher education to share their experience with future professionals. Student motivation was often to achieve lifelong dreams, and instructor motivation was to help in that pursuit. Now many students have little interest in traditional media, rarely consume it, and routinely use tools that automate and simplify previously specialized skills. Professors and industry professionals consider the implications of a changed media landscape and student culture. Moderator: Glenn Hubbard, East Carolina University Panelists: Frank A. Aycock, Appalachian State University Charlie Gee, Lincoln Memorial University Kristopher Cook, Portly Pup Productions/Fox Sports 1 Richard Vogel, retired from Culver Stockton College

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