Student Blogs
You will be starting your own blog on which to host content from this class and anything else you want to discuss. You'll receive instructions in class. You can use any blog platform you'd like but Wordpress is recommended. Blog assignments will be posted here and student blogs will be linked here, as well.
Some notes about blog posts:
A good blog post for this class engages the reading in addition to stating any opinions. The best posts make connections across readings, either from the same night or over the course of the class. They don't have to be lengthy, but when you reference an author or piece, be sure to include the name and year either in parentheses or in the paragraph. Good blog posts also take advantage of the hypertext and visual aspects of the Web, so make sure every post has relevant links and images and/or embedded video. There are lots of outside resources for you to reference.
You will also be invited to participate on a Facebook group and chats. Details to come.
List of Student Blogs
Blog Questions (post by 4pm on day we discuss):
Aug. 2 - Discuss your view of the future of journalism. What role do you think data and programming will play and how should journalism schools adapt?
Aug 1 - Watch the videos on Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. Make a post comparing and contrasting their leadership styles.
July 27 - What is your vision of the future of the music industry? Frame your answer in terms of artists, the business (labels, etc) and consumers.
July 26 - Describe the concepts of the Long Tail and Free. How do they change our understanding of business models in terms of approach, marketing and scale?
July 20 - Think about the research we have read so far this semester, in conjunction with a topic that interests you. Come up with a research question and then write a few lines about how you might measure it (operationalize it) in a research study.
July 19 - What's the next big thing in social media? Be sure to engage the readings in crafting your opinion?
July 13 - Discuss the different ways the concept of interactivity is defined. What is your definition of interactivity?
July 12 - For your first post, write some introductory comments, a short paragraph or two about yourself, and then discuss your definition of new media. Be sure to engage the reading, make connections, as well as provide your own opinion. Include relevant links, images, embedded video.