Short Courses of the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas Journalists Conclude Online Course in Spanish: Journalism 2.0 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 Hugo Chávez launches new radio program that will broadcast when he wants Feb 09 Guatemalan TV says local official is behind death threats to reporter Feb 09 Peruvian court clears ex-mayor in journalist’s killing Feb 09 Knight Center offers online course in Spanish 'Covering Drug Trafficking' Feb 09 What makes news go viral? Stories that inspire feelings of "awe," study finds Feb 09 Abrupt changes at Colombia's Cambio magazine are believed to be political Feb 08 Kidnappers free son of Honduran journalist Feb 08 Washington press corps feels bypassed by Obama in favor of TV and YouTube Feb 08 Will killings of teenagers and journalists force Mexico’s Calderón to act against violence? Feb 05 Magnum Photo archive sold to Dell computer boss for display at University of Texas Feb 05 Panama's bill to regulate media sparks IAPA concern Feb 05 Venezuelan newspaper investigated for publishing photo of soldier with "iron claw" Feb 05 Visit our blog for latest news on journalism in the Americas Take a Tour! Look inside an online course and learn about how you can enroll in our distance learning program. Read More Search Knight Center News You can search our entire database by entering a keyword. Subscribe to Newsletter Receive our weekly newsletter about journalism in the Americas. Choose your language: English   Español   Português    Please enter your e-mail address. Read more about the Knight Center Newsletter.

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