Overview

Students from around the world report on a common theme using free wireless hotspots such as coffee shops. Pop-Up journalists take turns running a Command Center, located at a from where they monitor the Twitter coverage by others, ReTweeting, commenting and generally keeping information flowing. (www.popupnewsroom.net)

OIL Outcomes

• Cementing their reporting skills in the context of digital journalism through reporting in text, audio and video
• Improving interview techniques
• Increasing awareness about global issues such as refugees and the plight of women around the world
• Students write a reflective essay on their experiences throughout the modules as part of their final year portfolio submission.

Activities

www.coventry.media/journalism/pop-up-news

OIL Output

Multimedia stories on a common theme shared through Twitter and published in

www.popupnewsroom.net. Twitter Handle @popupnewsroom

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