j. alison bryant - navigating between academic and non-academic worlds
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Virtual Conference Presentation for the 2012 International Communication Association conference (Phoenix, AZ)TRANSCRIPT
Navigating between Academic and
Non-academic Worlds
J. Alison Bryant, Ph.D.
A Life in Translation/Transition
Why I Believe in Navigation
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Speak the Language
Being a Translator
Translate Academese
Provide Actionable
Insights Be Succinct
Respect their Work
Be Constructive
NOTE: These ideas are respectfully adapted from the ever-awesome David Kleeman from the American Center for Children and Media."
Be Visual Understand Timelines
Consider their
Constraints
Understand their Issues
Build Your Brand
Engage in Partnerships
5 Ways to Partner
Informal Partnerships
Formal Partnerships
Ad Hoc Research
Intermediary Partners
D.Y.O. (Develop Your Own)
Developing Navigators
Our New Imperative as Educators
1. Acknowledge (and accept) the reality that not everyone will be an academic (and that’s a good thing!)
2. Educate for both theory and practice (for everyone)
3. Develop and support programs that allow “toe-dipping” (e.g., internships, symposia)
4. Foster a sense of community and giving back
Thank You!
Please feel free to contact me with any comments or
ques4ons!
J. Alison Bryant [email protected] www.playsciencelab.com