Online crackerjack

Ellyn Angelotti knows about the future of online journalism. Her task to reshape The Poynter Institute's online resources with the latest social tools and media innovations will be closely watched by those of us also wanting to change the online experience into something more dynamic. Her enthusiasm and knowledge were inspiring as she showed how networking and online communities can best be put to work for newspapers, media outlets and journalists.

Keeping stories alive

I have never heard the term "pushing a story forward" until Friday. The headlines of the day are usually quick reads and then the story disappears. Online journalism has the unique opportunity to keep these stories alive through reader commentary which shows that people want the conversation to continue. Journalists can follow up on discussions and interest by broadening the scope of the conversation by bringing new voices into the discussion and connecting to related or complementary issues.

Maximizing experience

My expectations from the Chips Quinn orientation program is to hear how to get the most of my news media experience. I'm interested to hear the speakers discuss the fundamentals of journalism and hear about some of the challenges to look out for. By learning how people consume the news and the resources that are available, I will be more prepared for what comes next.