"Virtual Journalism" to be Explored at Upcoming Conference
The worlds of journalism and virtual technology will merge at the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.
Leading technology experts and journalists will participate in workshops, presentations and panels about the emergence of virtual journalism in a partnership between Washington State University and the McCormick Foundations on April 6.
"We're excited to bring together many of the leaders in technology and journalism to discuss and explore this new media channel for storytelling," said WSU President Elson S. Floyd.
Virtual journalism is a new way of journalism organizations sharing content with their public. News organizations such as Sky News and CNN have picked up on this trend, by using "in-world" news bureaus that offer quick access of content in a virtual world.
"As the traditional, newspaper-based world of journalism looks for appropriate new ways to provide the vital checks and balances vital to democracy, this event will provide a very significant catalyst for innovation," said Erica Austin, interim dean of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.
Second Life and Club Penguin are two popular examples of virtual worlds. Founders of both companies will be present at the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.
Questions:
How does the public access these "virtual journalism" sites and what information is shared in these sites?
Why did the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication decide to choose "virtual journalism" as this year's theme?
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