Nia Springer-Norris, journalism and communication instructor

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I teach media production, communication, and journalism courses that play with the boundaries of communication and technology. My teaching style uses industry standards to deliver a competitive curriculum that prepares students for life beyond higher ed.

I teach media production, communication, and journalism courses that play with the boundaries of communication and technology. My teaching style uses industry standards to deliver a competitive curriculum that prepares students for life beyond higher ed.

MA ThesisLocal Radio Journalists' Usage and Perception of Artificial Intelligence in The Production of Local News (2023)
Web Design & Development

Web Design & Development

Introductory course on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

This course covers the fundamentals of web development, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Students will build responsive websites and understand best practices in web design.

Journalism Courses

Journalism Courses

Courses on journalism issues, media literacy, and social media.

I teach journalism courses that explore issues affecting the press, media literacy, and how technology impacts journalism.

Computer-Mediated Communication

Computer-Mediated Communication

Theories and practices of human communication through technology.

Explore key theories and research in computer-mediated communication, including virtual collaboration, online communities, and digital identity formation.

Business and Speech Communication

Business and Speech Communication

Public speaking and communication for business majors.

Communication courses that help students build skills in effective written and spoken communication.

Looking for PhD Advisors

I will be looking for PhD advisors. If my work connects with your research, I'd love to hear from you.

Research Interests

  • Local Information Systems
  • Identity and the Web
  • Human-Machine Communication
  • AI and Local News

Target Fields

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Media Studies
  • Journalism Studies

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