Hello all, There is going to be a "virtual seminar" on the 20th of April sponsored by Univ of Penn. and the Communication University of China. It might be of some interest.
The description of the seminar is: As the number of Chinese using mobiles to access the Internet grow to 117 million-a growth rate of 113% in 2008 alone-more and more of China's news and information are now channeled through the mobile phone. How are mobile phones becoming a platform for the delivery of news and information, particularly by established news organizations? In what ways can cell phones provide innovative mechanisms for news gathering and news diffusion by local and national newspapers? How can journalists, innovators and media development implementers better contextualize mobile technology among past forms of new media? The purpose of the discussion is to explore these questions. It aims to encourage a greater understanding of how mobiles can strengthen journalistic practices and foster greater cooperation among researchers and practitioners on innovative uses of mobile telephony. The event will also serve as a pilot panel for an international series of online seminars focusing on emerging issues around mobile technology, media development and assistance, and civil society. More information can be found at: http://www.global.asc.upenn.edu/mobile.php and at: http://www.global.asc.upenn.edu/index.php?page=10#upcoming Rich L. The link to the Ning site is: http://mobilesociety.ning.com/profiles/blogs/reporting-with-the-mobile --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "mobile-society" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/mobile-society?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
