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Members of the
Collaborative Online Producing class blog,
vlog and podcast on media convergence
New media, old values?
Will converged news media retain traditional professional and ethical values? Their futures depend on it.
'Hello, Stater, uh TV2, uh . . . .'
The phone rang for the first time in the converged newsroom. How should I answer it ... Stater, KentNewsNet, TV2?
Watch out for ANYBODIES
They can report and publish anything, anytime. But how responsible are the 'anybodies' compared to us?
Watch Flash vlog by Elisa Altomare
I'll buy the first round . . .
Kent JMC students are converging. But moreso socially than professionally. And that's not a bad thing.
Listen to podcast by Greta Mittereder
Internationally, convergence lags
Convergence is being felt around the world. But, in developing countries, how many people can really watch Web video or listen to audio?
Listen to podcast by Dan Teng'o
Separate and not equal, not yet
The converged newsroom has clear divisions among student media. But, turf issues are slowly disappearing, and some real convergence is taking place.
Listen to podcast by Brittany Lynch
Sports department leads the way
If there's one department that's collaborating, it's Sports. The Co-Lab's John Sabol interviews Sports Editor Jeff Russ to find out why.
Listen to podcast by John Sabol
Lots of work still ahead
The JMC newsroom still is divided. The definition of convergence is still muddy. But communication and convergence are taking place.
Listen to podcast by Vince Slomsky
A leg up on competition
Convergence is a process . . . a long one. But, JMC students being exposed to it now have a big advantage over other schools.
Listen to podcast by Jenelle Maddox
A four-letter word?
Convergence is a dirty word to many staffers. Faculty may be pushing convergence too hard. Still, it's what students need to know.
Listen to podcast by Ashleigh Klinger
Convergence and democracy
Can media retain watchdog role? Reporters may be so busy doing multiple jobs that media's civic responsibility may be lost.
Convergence benefits readers
Audience is getting better stories. Change is happening, and it isn't going to stop. Embrace it or move on to another occupation.
Employers want it all today
I'm going to end up doing the work of someone with majors in newspaper, broadcast and electronic media production. But, who's complaining?
Mindset precedes skill sets
Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Develop a multimedia mindset. All other things -- skills sets, assignment desk -- will follow.
No no to mo-jo
Requiring journalists to perform all multimedia skills at high level will lead to poor journalism and burned out staff members.
TV ignores Web potential
Too many stations are still using just shovelware on their sites. More exclusive material is needed to benefit audience...and TV staff.
Read blog by Jennifer Guerrieri
Newsroom needs a kick in . .
Staffers still thinking and working in silos. What will it take for student media to truly operate as a converged operation?
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