Why I’m a fan of Facebook

New York Times columnist David Carr explains it quite well. As a professor, I find it’s a way to keep connected with students, though I stay on my profile page and just read the news feeds. I’m not sure I want to see everything students post to each other.

I had my own Facebook milestone: I used the Events to coordinate the annual Creightonian Open. It seemed to work really well with everyone on Facebook and I did invite others. I also took photos and posted them on the event page. So, it’s a multimedia world out there.  I’m diving in.

The Media Equation - Hey, Friend, Do I Know You? - NYTimes.com

The power of Twitter

What a great story this is. Never underestimate the power of communication, no matter how it’s done.

Twitter saga ends in jailed translator going free - CNN.com

It’s laugh or cry

This Ad Age media studies quiz is terrific. Very funny. And yet, how much of it is satire and how much is true? or will be true?

Torturing Hitchens Just Doesn’t Work! (He’ll Never Shut Up!) - Advertising Age - The Media Guy

A message for journalism students too

It has been hard this summer to watch/read of layoffs, problems. We knew this was going to happen. But that doesn’t make it any easier. I believe strongly in the need for news and for information. The skills/critical thinking/writing ability that journalists have are valuable.

Poynter Online - Dear ‘Right-Sized’ Journalists …