Common Sense Journalism: VirtuaL journalism summit

Common Sense Journalism

An extension of the Common Sense Journalism monthly column by Doug Fisher, former broadcaster, newspaper reporter and wire service editor. From new media to old, much of journalism is just plain common sense.

"In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Unknown (often improperly attributed to Thomas Jefferson)

"It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it." - Upton Sinclair

"Common sense is not so common" - Voltaire "Common sense is instinct; enough of it is genius" - George Bernard Shaw

Monday, March 23, 2009

VirtuaL journalism summit

Washington State U. looks to have a kick-butt "virtual journalism" summit coming up April 6.

From the home page:

This day-long free event examines the growing popularity and influence of virtual worlds, where there are many real stories unfolding within the “metaverse” and its newly-created 3D spaces. (English translation: Let's look at all the news-related stuff taking place in sites like Second Life and Club Penguin. It's not just pumping a newsfeed into these virtual worlds, but actually reportingon what is happening in those worlds.)

Key technology executives and newsmakers will be on hand to offer insight, tips, and tools for media production in the virtual world.

Presenters include: