This semester

This afternoon, I had the opportunity to talk on the phone with an adjunct professor for class. This online journalism class has been the first that I've had to coordinate with an "assistant" professor in another state, and it's been an interesting experience.

I've liked being able to have two opinions on my stories; I have been critiqued and complimented from different points of view, which has helped me see better what I can improve in my writing. It has also brought to light the things I do well. It has been helpful to learn the opinions and ideas of both a professor and an individual currently working full time in the field of online journalism.

Not only has communicating with our adjunct professor, Peggy, helped with editing and improving, but it has also been an interesting way to teach an online journalism class. It only seems appropriate that Peggy should communicate with the class through Skype as we navigate the internet in search of links for the next blog assignment.

Before this class, I knew very little about blogging or how to write for an online audience. Now I have a better understanding of both, as well as an understanding of how to link sites and create interesting layouts for readers. I'd like to become more comfortable applying those skills and learn how to use video online. Previously, I simply thought online journalism was a convenient way for me to get my daily news, as I read the newspaper less often. Now I can also appreciate its complexities and how it is just as important to appeal to a certain audience as it is in print and broadcast media.