UFCJC faculty represented at 2026 Broadcast Education Association National Conference
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) faculty led panel discussions and a workshop at the 2026 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) National Conference from April 17-21 in the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Roxane Coche, UFCJC associate professor and chair of the Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT), moderated a panel discussion on the impact of international backgrounds, exploring how global experience reshapes teaching, research and institutional culture.
Eric Esterline, UFCJC Sports Journalism Communication director and MPMT senior lecturer, led a panel session focused on the landscape of sports media education for a diverse audience of sports journalists, digital content creators and fellow educators.
Tim Sorel, UFCJC MPMT professor and associate, headed a solo workshop titled “Advanced Color Correction for Filmmakers.” Drawing on his years of experience, Sorel provided attendees with a deep dive into color grading workflows, the psychology of color in storytelling and successful teaching methods.
During the conference, Sorel was also elected National Chair of the BEA Production, Aesthetics & Criticism (PAC) division during the annual national conference. The PAC division is one of the largest and most influential within the BEA, serving as a hub for faculty and professionals dedicated to the craft of media creation and the scholarly critique of media content.
“Digital Natives: Teaching and Communication with Gen Z,” was a high-profile panel led by UFCJC MPMT Lecturer Michael Carvaines. The session brought together educators and industry professionals to dissect the unique ways Gen Z consumes information, creates content and interacts with traditional media structures.
The panel discussion focused on the pedagogical shift required to engage students who have never known a world without high-speed internet or social media. Carvaines, an award-winning filmmaker and expert in media production, emphasized that teaching “Digital Natives” requires more than just updated software—it requires a complete reimagining of the teaching role.
Category: College News, Sports
Tagged: BEA Eric Esterline Michael Carvaines MPMT Sports Journalism Communication Roxane Coche Tim Sorel
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