I first presented this article at the World Journalism Education Congress in Paris. It was recently published in the New York University Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law. Read the article or download a PDF version. Background In 2018
Teaching LIVE Storytelling Across Mobile and Social Platforms
Like other journalism professors, I attempt in my courses to replicate the feeling of working in a newsroom. Such an approach is particularly important in my Mobile and Social Media Journalism course at Ithaca College, given that the majority of students are
Journalists, Keep Political Opinions to Yourself
Journalists who publicly share their political opinions can lose the trust of the public and find themselves without a job. That was the case for a Cleveland television anchor and meteorologist. During the 2016 US Presidential Election, they were fired
Who Owns A Reporter’s Social Media Accounts?
The Roanoke Times is suing one of its former sports reporters over what the outlet calls a breach of its social media policy. Andy Bitter, the reporter, left his position at the Times for a competing news outlet. He took with
Covering the 50th Anniversary of MLK’s Assassination
In Their Own Words: Students discuss their reporting with WKNO news director Christopher Blank A team of 12 Ithaca College students traveled to Memphis March 31-April 4 to report on events commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s
Book Release: Guide to Mobile and Social Media Journalism
My book focused on the use of mobile devices and social media in journalism will be published in August by SAGE/CQ Press. Mobile and Social Media Journalism: A Practical Guide is the go-to resource for understanding how today’s journalists and news organizations
Reporting from Italy
Le Marche — one of the most breathtaking regions of Italy — served as the location for 40 American journalism students learning how to be foreign correspondents. During the four-week course, based in Urbino, Italy, the budding journalists worked in the field
Ithaca College Journalism Students Cover Inauguration for PBS
A team of 10 Ithaca College journalism students reported on the inauguration of Donald Trump for PBS NewsHour’s social media and digital platforms. My colleague James Rada and I accompanied the students and coordinated coverage with PBS NewsHour. One group
Fake News: What’s the Real Deal?
Too good to be true? Ever mistakenly share a story that was a hoax? Social media has been filled with fake news this election season. The increase in the number of fake news stories, sites dedicated to them, and the
Latest in Mobile Journalism: Vertical Video, Social Graphics, and More
From the palm of their hands, reporters can easily gather, produce, and share stories to any platform from nearly anywhere. Welcome to journalism today. No need to cart around clunky equipment. Mobile devices streamline the process of gathering and producing content