Nausheen Khan
“The little seed beneath the soil doesn’t see the light of the day unless nourished with care,fertilized with knowledge and groomed with ample resources”
Blog: The beginning
It was the year 2006 when VN ki Pathshala,a blog committed to the diffusion of ethical media education was started by media educator Dr. Vartika Nanda with a purpose to light the lamp of knowledge in the lives of millions of youngsters stepping out of the cocoon of comfort into the drudgeries of real life,the dynamic mediascape dotted with crests and troughs,dilemmas and responsibilities,a hunger to unveil the truth and a desire to suppress it.Since its inception,the blog has stood the test of time,continuously dodging the curveballs of changing education patterns, Covid-19 pandemic and the need to supplant online education as a feasible alternative.
Features of the Blog
An interactive space where communication is a two-way process,not merely confined to digital screen,the blog has transcended multiple realms to bolster its position as a repository of factual information blended with practical examples stemming from everyday life to make the dissemination of media education less theoretical and more rooted with the professional arena of journalism demanding excellence in all aspects of personality.
Through its nuanced approach on diverse topics related to the curriculum,the blog is a nurturing ground for clueless young minds who step into their first years with no previous exposure,molding their perspective towards life,finally shaping them into versatile minds infused with an undying passion to be responsible journalists changing the face of media.
Ingredients of the blog
A testament to Dr Vartika Nanda’s mission to empower media students,the blog is a visual diary documenting informative notes on a range of topics(https://www.owlgen.in/discuss-about-ingredients-of-the-news/ ,https://publicrelationssydney.com.au/embargoes-what-are-they-and-when-to-use-them-2/,
https://onemanandhisblog.com/2019/04/beyond-news-understanding-the-role-of-archives-in-journalism-businesses/) curated by students over the years to weekly reports(https://vartikananda.blogspot.com/search/label/Weekly%20Class%20Reports)meant to discern the progress of learning on a regular basis.A dynamic space contextualizing the insights of journalism department,the blog also lends visibility to Juxtapose-the annual academic meet(https://vartikananda.blogspot.com/search/label/Juxtapose)of the department as well as creative assignments such as newsletter designing(https://vartikananda.blogspot.com/search/label/Newsletter) given by Dr. Vartika to sharpen the mental edges of blooming journalists finding their feet here in the 4 year long journey.With a range of easily accessible links directing students to a canvas of additional information available on the whirlpool of internet ranging from educational sites such as studylecture and topper to more serious web pages such as American Press Institute and ResearchGate(https://vartikananda.blogspot.com/search/label/REP%20Notes),the blog extracts the best of knowledge from everywhere on the internet and coalesces it in a streamlined manner,giving students their wings.A supplementary feedback column by the students(https://vartikananda.blogspot.com/search/label/Feedback)enhances the credibility of the blog.
Conclusion:Legacy of the blog
Putting itself on the map as a vessel of seamless knowledge in the field of media education,in a nutshell,the blog is a guiding light,an inextinguishable flame fuelled by a zeal to impart knowledge that makes a difference,continuously evolving with time while charting the trajectory for future generations to bring their own container to inherit the legacy of the blog.
By:Nausheen Khan
Batch:2023-2027(First year)
Roll number:23:328
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