Dr. Henry Jenkins, author of Convergence Culture and other books about the impact of digital technology on our society, will be on campus on Wednesday, September 28th compliments of the School of Journalism & Broadcasting.
Dr. Jenkins will cover a broad range of topics including civic media and the use of digital technology in the classrooms. MIT’s Sam Ford and  Henry Jenkins — are also authors of the book “Spreadable Media.” The book discusses the changing role of the audience in an environment of increasingly pervasive digital content, and understanding the effects of participatory media on society, politics, and culture from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium.
Below is Henry’s complete schedule for Sept. 28th, 2011. Please use our Contact Form for any questions about Dr. Jenkins’ visit.
9:10 a.m. – 12:25
Civic Media Colloquium
BCOM 201(host), J201, J232 and BCOM 185 sections
Topic: Civic Media
Go here for more information – http://bit.ly/rlIvAM
MMTH 236
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Media Literacy Colloquium
Topic: New Media Literacies
Go here for more information – http://bit.ly/poNMwq and http://bit.ly/n4M0B4
MMTH Auditorium
7:00 – 9:00
iMedia Colloquium
Topic: Spreadable Media
Go here for more information – http://bit.ly/nH5OwT
Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium
Of particular note is the Civic Media Colloquium. This event, hosted by our colleague Dick Taylor and the students of BCOM 201, will feature Henry in “open mike” mode discussing one of his favorite topics. Students can “drop in” during any of the three sessions, conveniently partitioned according to the class schedule for Wednesday morning (9:10 – 10:05; 10:20 – 11:15; 11:30 – 12:25). Henry will provide a short overview at the beginning of each session, then roll with a discussion format for the balance of the time. Here are a couple of links you might want to provide your students for background:
What is Civic Media? – http://bit.ly/qMQ6UP
Random Acts of Journalism: Defining Civic Media – http://bit.ly/rrtwU1
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