CCCOnline LogoCourse Snapshot for JOU225 - New Media

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Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1. Identify digital media and internet-based journalism outlets.
  2. Apply journalistic best practices, ethics and describe how technology effects the profession of journalism.
  3. Use various methods of developing and delivering internet-based media content.
  4. Use various styles of journalistic writing.
  5. Create and use outlets for online journalistic efforts.
  6. Locate story ideas and primary sources.
  7. Publicize journalistic efforts using online tools.
  8. Create surveys and use social networks for peer review and critique.
  9. Conduct audio and video interviews for the internet.
  10. Submit feature to online news organization and for peer review.
Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using modules, websites, and online discussions.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

Module 1
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Recognize the role of online journalism.          A, B, C
2 Describe applications of internet-based journalism outlets. A, C, D
3 Identify differences in social media sites and hosts.                         A, C, D
4 Develop a proposal for a long-form digital story. B, C, D, E
Module 2
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Employ blog and web site layout and design principles in blog creation. A, C, E
2 Apply knowledge of journalistic standards (written content, photography, audio, video) to blog. B, C, D
3 Examine ethics, best practices, journalistic style requirements, and effects of technology on media. A, B, C
4 Develop a script and record a podcast. I
Module 3
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Develop and create story ideas. A, E
2 Identify best (technical) elements to enhance stories. B, C, D, F
3 Apply best interviewing techniques. B
4 Identify sources. B, E
5 Submit a query letter to an online media outlet. B, J
6 Recognize writing styles and correct grammar usage. D
Module 4
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Use journalistic best practices for researching, reporting and writing.                 A, D, F
2 Critique a long-form digital story. A, B, C, D G, H, J
3 Integrate technology. C, G, I
4 Determine best sites for publishing stories.       D, J
5 Examine social media's role in society. A, B, D
6 Determine credibility in journalism. B, D
Module 5
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Determine best ways to publicize stories. A, E, J
2 Recognize strengths and weaknesses of long-form digital. C, D
3 Summarize thoughts on internet media. B, D
4 Share long-form digital stories. C, D, E, G, J

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

The semester schedule for this course may be 15 weeks, 10 weeks, or 6 weeks in duration. Based on the course format, this table shows the approximate amount of time you should plan to spend per week on this course. This includes time to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete all assignments, and study the course material.

For accelerated courses, the amount of time required per week is greater. Note that regardless of course format, the course material is the same and all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours
Course Credit Hours Course Format (Duration) Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course Course Activity Hours Student Learning Hours Per Week
3 15 Weeks - 135 8.5 to 9.5
3 10 Weeks 1.5x faster 135 12.5 to 14.5
3 6 Weeks 2.5x faster 135 21 to 24

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %
Discussions (13 @ 20 points each) 260 27%

Assignments #3 and #5 (20 points each)

40 4%

Assignments #4, #6, #9, and #10 (25 points each)

100 10%

Assignments #1, #2, #7, #8, and #11 (50 points each)

250 26%
Project Components #1, #2, and #3 (75 points each) 225 23%
Project Final (100 points) 100 10%
TOTAL 975 100%

 

 

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