Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas

Short Courses of the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas

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The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas concluded its introductory course to digital journalism in Spanish, Journalism 2.0, for journalists in Latin America and the Caribbean. The course ran from Jan. 26 to Feb. 27, 2009. It was taught by Colombian journalist Julio César Guzmán, former editor of Colombia's leading news site, ElTiempo.com.

The course was based on the books Journalism 2.0: How to Survive and Thrive, a digital literacy guide for the information age, by U.S. journalist, Mark Briggs, and How to Write for the Web by Guillermo Franco of Colombia.

It was conducted entirely on line and covered five main areas:

*Introduction to Journalism 2.0. Understand the opportunities and challenges of practicing journalism in the digital age.

*Web 2.0 and the Future.

*Blogs, Breaking News, and Headlines (Writing for the Web).

*Multimedia Basics.

*Multimedia Planning.

Students had several weekly assignments, all of which were performed on line. They included viewing video lectures and PowerPoint presentations, reading lecture materials, and participating in discussion forums with the instructor and classmates.

Participants also conducted weekly skills assignments, and one exam, which they submitted online for comment and grading by the instructor. Students worked at their own pace, according to their own schedules. Those who completed the course will receive a certificate from the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas.

The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas was created by Professor Rosental Calmon Alves at the University of Texas at Austin School of Journalism in August 2002 thanks to a generous donation from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Added Apr 02, 17:28, 2009