Week 1 Budget Meeting (1) Budget Meeting (2) and News Talk
News Team Assembly
|
Activity |
Due Date |
Format |
Grading Percent |
|
Post Your Introduction |
Day 1 |
Discussion |
2 |
|
Organizing the News Team |
Day 3 (1st Post) |
Budget Meeting |
0 |
|
Considering the Audience |
Day 3 (1st Post) |
Budget Meeting |
4 |
|
Roles and Responsibilities |
Day 3 (1st Post) |
News Talk |
3 |
Learning Outcomes
This week students will
1. Present portfolios for review by peers.
2. Collaborate with team members to review audience demographics and plan future Budget Meetings.
3. Analyze the roles and responsibilities of the news media in society.
4. Construct an argument focused on the use of user-generated content.
Introduction
Learning how to think as a manager of news is markedly important in being prepared to enter the field. By exploring the dynamic roles and responsibilities of media in contemporary society, you will gain a better understanding and appreciation for the entire process of gathering and delivering the news. This week you will you be assigned to a news team that you will work with in the publication of news media during several weeks of the course. Together you will consider the audience that you will be writing for and you will also create or update and share your electronic portfolios with classmates for valuable feedback.