Category Archives: Twitter

Serial Assignment

Posted on March 24, 2015 by stevejfox

Twitter Assignment #4:  Listen to the first episode of Serial on Wednesday at 9 p.m. Have a conversation during and after about the story as well as the journalism behind the story. Listen carefully to the reporter and her use … Continue reading →

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Extra Credit Opportunity

Posted on February 18, 2015 by stevejfox

What: Discussion of New UMass Policy on the Admission of Iranian Students When: Tonight, 7 p.m., UMass Campus Center Room 903. Task: File 6-8 tweets on tonight’s meeting. Report on what is happening as well as the spectacle of the … Continue reading →

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Marathon Blogging

Posted on April 20, 2014 by stevejfox

Multimediaites —   We’re going to keep it simple and use the #umassjournalism hashtag. Remember, your Twitter/Storify assignment is: For those who are in the Boston area this weekend can/should tweet from a spot along the race route and those … Continue reading →

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Some Quick Links

Posted on March 22, 2014 by stevejfox

Hi Multimediaites — Here are some interesting links I’ve come across during Break:   * “Verification Handbook: A definitive guide to verifying digital content for emergency coverage,” Edited by Craig Silverman * “11 Steps to a better Twitter Stream,” Kelly … Continue reading →

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Today’s Assignment: Blarney Blowout Protest at 12:30

Posted on March 11, 2014 by stevejfox

Hi all — If you see this (and I hope you do) please try and make your way over to the Blarney Blowout protest: https://www.facebook.com/events/685003834869440/ This will be an extra credit assignment if you can get there: Please file 5-8 … Continue reading →

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Class Cancelled Today

Posted on February 11, 2014 by stevejfox

Hi Multimediaites — I have two sick kids at home today so I have to cancel class. Please make sure you are up-to-date on your blog posts. Also, for your Twitter Assignment #2, please file 4-5 tweets on the weather … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Twitter Assignment

Posted on April 9, 2013 by stevejfox

Twitter Assignment #5:  Please cover the Karl Rove speech on campus tonight:  7:30 p.m. at Student Union Ballroom.  Please file 7-10 tweets on the event.  Use the hashtag: #roveumass.  This is another mobile assignment, so please use your mobile phones. … Continue reading →

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Your Next Two Twitter Assignments…..

Posted on March 7, 2013 by stevejfox

TWITTER ASSIGNMENT#3:   Ok, so this is going to be a little different and more fun.  This idea comes courtesy of my friend Carrie Brown-Smith at the University of Memphis.  The idea is to go on a scavenger hunt for school … Continue reading →

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Twitter Assignment #1

Posted on February 12, 2013 by stevejfox

Folks — A bunch of you either didn’t use the hashtag for Sunday’s assignment or you missed the assignment.  If you did the assignment but missed the hashtag, please send me your handle. Also, I’ve attached a Twitter assignment for … Continue reading →

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Thursday Assignment: Class Blog Discussion #1

Posted on February 5, 2013 by stevejfox

Please read: “Errors in Newtown Shootings Coverage Reflect Growing Pressures,” and then share your thoughts on the speed vs. accuracy debate on the comments section of this blog post.

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