Category Archives: social media

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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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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Tweeting the Boston Marathon

Posted on April 1, 2014 by stevejfox

Hi folks — I’ve added this assignment to Week 13: Twitter/Storify Assignment #8: BOSTON MARATHON. We’ll talk more about this in class but those who are in the Boston area this weekend can/should tweet from a spot in the race … Continue reading →

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Tweeting About the Weather

Posted on March 29, 2014 by stevejfox

Multimediaites — For TUESDAY: Twitter Assignment #6:  Tweet about the weather. Please file 4-6 tweets under the #umassweather hashtag.   Steve

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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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Class Blog Discussion #2

Posted on February 13, 2014 by stevejfox

Please Read:   “Errors in Newtown Shootings Coverage Reflect Growing Pressures,” in the New York Times. Weigh in on the comments section with your thoughts about the speed with which news is delivered today and some of the inherent dangers brought … 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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This Week: Some Final Notes

Posted on April 30, 2013 by stevejfox

Multimediaites — A few reminders: *  Friday, Friday, Friday:  May 3: FINAL PROJECTS DUE ON CLASS BLOGS by 5 p.m.  If you need to get into Room 107 to work on laptops, I’ll be around the rest of the week … 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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