BEA2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am PDT

Saturday April 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

With a focus on documentary and non-fiction storytelling Mobile Journalism author Robb Montgomery returns showcase fresh case studies from the field. Participants will get an exclusive screening of winning documentary films from the recent Mobile Journalism Awards that were shot on smartphones and small cameras. He will also demonstrate how to create a 3D modeled immersive multimedia online exhibit using a free phone app, open source software, and Anthropological qualitative research methods. Montgomery also will reveal how he filmed a documentary film scene about virtual sex using a MetaQuest VR headset.
Moderator: Robb B Montgomery, Visual Editors, NFP

Moderators

Robb Montgomery

Author, Mobile Journalism

Robb Montgomery is a Berlin-based journalism educator, documentary filmmaker, and visual media anthropologist known for his contributions to mobile journalism and media development programs. He is a former Chicago newspaper editor who builds immersive cultural heritage experiences... Read More →

Saturday April 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
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BEA, Workshop | News, Workshop | Interactive Media & Emerging Technologies, Workshop | Production Aesthetics & Criticism, Workshop | Filmmaker Spotlight, Workshop

10:15am PDT

Generative AI in Video Journalism: Innovation, Ethics, and Impact

Saturday April 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

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This panel explores how generative AI can be applied responsibly in photo, audio, and—most notably—video storytelling within the field of journalism. Panelists will share class projects and real-world experiences, address technical challenges, and examine the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI-driven tools in storytelling.

Moderator, Jiachun Hong, Utah Tech University
Panelists: Kyle Dorius, Utah Tech University
Yanfang Wu, University of Miami

Moderators

Jiachun Hong

Assistant Professor of Digital Media, Utah Tech University

Speakers

Kyle Dorius

Utah Tech University

Yanfang Wu

University of Miami

Saturday April 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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Interactive Media & Emerging Technologies, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | AI Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

12:00pm PDT

Social Media Special Interest Group - Research-in-Progress

Saturday April 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

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BEA is debuting Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in 2026. The Social Media SIG seeks scholarship that examines the ever-evolving role of social media. Topics can include engagement, algorithms, ethics, pedagogy, misinformation & more.

Moderator: Amanda Czuprynski, Regent University

Panelists: Tabitha Ann Bartoe, Regent University; Exploring The Impact of Meteorologists’ Language on Public Response

Mohammed Huraysi, King Khalid University; Mobilizing the Margins: A Frame Analysis of Zohran Mamdani’s Digital Campaign Strategy and Audience Activation

Michael R. Kotowski, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Christopher J. Carpenter, Western Illinois University; Catherine A. Luther, University of Tennessee,Knoxville; Matthew J. A. Craig, Central Michigan University; Benjamin D. Horne, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Martin Johannes Riedl, University of Tennessee; Opinion Leaders’ Social Media Usage and Counter-Misinformation Practices

Yanqin Lu, Bowling Green State University; Yining Yan, Shanghai International Studies University; Social media influencers equalize civic engagement gaps: Evidence from a national survey in China

Moderators

Amanda Czuprynski

Regent University

Speakers

Catherine Luther

University of Tennessee @ Knoxville

Tabitha Bartoe

Regent University

Mohammed Huraysi

King Khalid University

Yanqin Lu

Bowling Green State University

Saturday April 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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BEA, Research/Theory | Research, Research/Theory

1:15pm PDT

The Future of Radio: Communal and Generational Impact of Student Voices in College Radio Part Duex

Saturday April 18, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

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Year two for a panel of students offering their voices on their importance to college radio. Hear about the new and different perspectives college students provide, including their experiences in college radio. Listen to how they encourage others to speak up/out when they see their peers doing the same. They will discuss the challenges of running a station and working with their peers. Lastly, hear the truths they want their leaders to know.

Moderator: Shawn Isaacs, University of West Georgia
Panelists: Seth Berquist, Indiana State University
Jay Jacinto, UT-Arlington
Lauren Koppelmann, John Carroll University
Drew Walker, University of West Georgia

Moderators

Shawn Isaacs

General Manager, University of West Georgia

I have 25 combined years of radio experience in small market radio and college radio. As the General Manager of WOLF Radio since 2010 and WOLF Sports Network since 2014, I've lead students to Atlanta market jobs and over 30 national and international award reconitions. The most prized... Read More →

Speakers

Seth Berquist

Indiana State University

Jay Jacinto

University of Texas at Arlington

Lauren Koppelmann

John Carroll University

Andrew Walker

University of West Georgia

Saturday April 18, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
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Student Media Advisors, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | Radio & Audio Media, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

3:00pm PDT

The Third Annual Two-Year College/High School Teaching Showcase

Saturday April 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

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This panel features the first, second, and third place winners of the annual Two-Year College/High School innovative assignment contest. Come in and steal some great assignment ideas!
Moderator: Tom McDonnell, Metropolitan Community College
Frank Barnhart, Columbus State Community College
Brian Wheeler, Pikes Peak State Community College

Moderators

Tom McDonnell

Vice President of Academic Affairs, Metropolitan Community College

Speakers

Frank Barnhart

Professor, Columbus State Community College

Frank Barnhart is a Professor in the Humanities Department at Columbus State Community College and the Lead Instructor of Theatre. He received the Distinguished Teaching Award in 2010 and was a finalist in 2017 and 2018. He was named Best Director of the Year by the Central Ohio... Read More →

Brian Wheeler

Faculty / Chair / Dungeon Master, Pikes Peak State College

Brian Wheeler has served as Department Chair of Broadcasting, Electronic, and Emerging Media at Pikes Peak State College since 2011. Before transitioning to academia in 2009, he built a career in commercial production, creating content for regional advertisers across the country... Read More →

Saturday April 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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Two-Year/Scholastic Institutions, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

4:15pm PDT

Going high tech

Saturday April 18, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT

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This session will focus on incorporating high-tech tools into your curriculum. Tech tools featured include Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality.
Moderator: Andy Curran, University of Cincinnati-Clermont College
Panelists: Amanda Czuprynski, Morgan Community College

Paul Hemenway, Lamar University

Don Hancock, University of Cincinnati

Moderators

Andy Curran

Professor, Digital Media Communications, University of Cincinnati-Clermont College

Professor & Coordinator of Digital Media Communications academic degree program
Doctor of Education, Instructional Design & Technology, University of Cincinnati (2013)
Master of Education, Instructional Design & Technology, University of Cincinnati (1996)
Bachelor of Science in Comm... Read More →

Speakers

Paul Hemenway

Lamar University

Don Hancock

Associate Professor, Film/TV, Media Production, University of Cincinnati

Donald Hancock is an Emmy Award-winning producer, professor and an active member of the media community. He has an MA in Film and Television from Savannah College of Art and Design and a BFA in E-Media from CCM. Previously, Hancock worked as a producer at CET, Cincinnati’s PBS Member Station... Read More →

Amanda Czuprynski

Regent University

Saturday April 18, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
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Two-Year/Scholastic Institutions, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | New Faculty & Graduate Student Spotlight, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

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