Ozeconf – Social Media Trends and Citizen Journalism
18th June 2009 (Thursday) from 1:00pm until 2:00pm (AEST)
TOPIC:
User generated content sites such as YouTube, Facebook, Wikipedia and micro/macro blogging services (eg Blogspot, WordPress and Twitter to name just a few) have been driving record traffic demands and changing the landscape of social media and online interactions across the world. Join us for a panel discussion on how citizen journalists are driving traffic patterns across research and education networks such as AARNet.
PANEL MEMBERS:
Nate Cochrane (Editor in Chief: Haymarket Media), John Cokley (Academic Staff: UQ School of Journalism and Communication), Elizabeth Egan (Industry Fellow: UQ School of Journalism and Communication), Cameron Reilly (Founder: The Podcast Network)
WHERE:
At the University of Melbourne, the KLDC is registered for Active participation to connect via video and participate in interactive discussion.
The Kwong Lee Dow Centre is located at level 2 (ground floor) of the Alice Hoy building.
TWITTER:
A Twitter stream for questions will be established to allow for engaging with the panel. In your messages, be sure to include the hashtag #ozeconf. Alternatively, go to http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23ozeconf
Wireless networking is available within the KLDC to allow for participants to interact with the panel. Bring a laptop, or contact the ed-IT Help Desk to arrange for a loan laptop.)
URL:
http://tinyurl.com/ozeconf-social