Adventures in New Media is a collection of stories about discovering new media for the first time.  In Spring 2016, several graduate students in Kean University’s Masters of Arts in Writing Studies program decided to document their first try at a new digital tool or application - one that they had never encountered previously.  The results gathered here are both whimsical and compelling - a rich resource with tips and tutorials. Surf this collage account of exciting gains and epic fails.  And please enjoy this collaborative snapshot of new media trial and error in 2016.

Colin is an English teacher at Perth Amboy High School where he passes the time until he can hang out with his wife and two children. He is currently enrolled in Kean University's Master of Arts in English Writing Studies program and is hoping to become a published author some day. Follow him on Twitter @colin_worthley.

David is a producer/writer/trainer for MSNBC in New York. He is working a ridiculously early shift so he can get home to play with his son and daughter while the sun is still out. If he's not working or with his family, he's inching closer to getting his master's in English & Writing Studies at Kean. And if he's not doing any of those things, he's playing drums in his shed out back because it's too loud to play in the house. On Twitter, he's @jersey_murphy.

Debra is a graduate student at Kean University, pursuing an MA in English Writing Studies. She is also a full-time mom, ballet-teacher, retail employee, and beach lover. Debra graduated Kean University Summa Cum Laude in 2014  and soon hopes to reach her lifelong goal of teaching, so she can share her passions for Theatre, English, and Writing with college students. Follow on Twitter @DebbieBagnato.

Devon is a graduate student at Kean Universirty. Though halfway through with her Master's program, she is in no rush to leave academia. As an aspiring professor of Enlgish she hopes to one day inspire others the way others have inspired her. She currently writes for The Westfield Leader, impersonates a photographer on Instagram (@devonlovesdinosaurs) and occasioally retweets funny comics on Twitter (@devonlovesdinos). 

 Jessica Taylor is a lifelong enthusiast of writing, reading, Ben & Jerry’s, and French Bulldogs. She is also a graduate student at Kean University where she is working toward obtaining a degree in English and Writing Studies. When she’s not reading, she can be found building Lego worlds or playing video games with her son, Stevie (a.k.a. Goober). Follow on Instagram: @jess04090

Laura is a 6th grade Writing and Language Arts teacher in Rahway, NJ.  She is currently enrolled in Kean University’s Master of Arts in English Writing Studies program and is interested in exploring the ways in which technology impacts the composition community.  She is also a member of Rahway’s District Educational Technology Committee and continues to update her fashion blog, Phunky PheMoMenon, regularly.  Laura may be contacted at lopezla@kean.edu or @lmiuccio on twitter.

Maria Mieres is a graduate student in the English Writing Studies program at Kean University. She is also a YA Novelist Writer. Maria may be contacted via email at: mieresm@kean.edu

Marissa Candiloro is a graduate student at Kean University, and her passions include books, research, and puppies. She is currently pursuing her Masters of Arts in English and Writing Studies, and aspires to one day become a professor of English literature. She currently works in Advertising, in the real life equivalent of The Office, and can be found on Twitter @RissaCandiloro.

Martha Kein Nieves is a former corporate manager now teaching First Year Writing at NJIT in Newark, NJ, and completing Kean University's English and Writing Studies master's program. Addicted to travelling, she hopes to teach FYW online from far, far away one day. Until then, she can be found on Twitter @MarthaKein or on bleachers watching high school sports.

Omar

Quanesha is currently a full time graduate student and a part-time customer service worker. She enjoys writing poetry, and she looks forward to one day teaching writing. She can be contacted at burrq@kean.edu.