September 02, 2009
As new internet technologies pave way for a generation of citizen journalists, Olivet College of Journalism students are tapping into social media to get the news out.
Over the summer, journalism students used popular social networking or blog sites - which include Facebook, Twitter, MySpace or Xanga - to bring their online readers the latest headlines. Some updated on current regional affairs while traveling to different countries over the summer while others blogged about their participation at Christian conferences and events.
A new course offered by OCJ this Fall is expected to spur on the active reporting culture among journalism students. Writing for the Electronic Media will educate students on writing news in the context of new media, building their own blog/website, and handling related ethical and copyright issues.
Students enrolled in the Ministry Internship course will receive the opportunity to showcase their written work, blog and network to OU students through Olivet's own social networking system, E-portfolio. The medium has enabled students to provide each another feedback on their work and fresh news leads.
"Effective communication is facilitated by content-rich message and efficient delivery. We hope that the new media skills taught through these course will equip our journalism students to be more effective communicators for Christ," said OCJ program director Katherine Phan.
Students enrolled in the Ministry Internship course will receive the opportunity to showcase their written work, blog and network to OU students through Olivet's own social networking system, E-portfolio. The medium has enabled students to provide each another feedback on their work and fresh news leads.
"Effective communication is facilitated by content-rich message and efficient delivery. We hope that the new media skills taught through these course will equip our journalism students to be more effective communicators for Christ," said OCJ program director Katherine Phan.
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