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Social Media as Part of the Wider Mediasphere (ATOM Qld 2012)

ATOM Queensland 2012

Social Media as Part of the Wider Mediasphere

Axel Bruns

  • 27 May 2012 – Australian Teachers of Media (Queensland) conference, Brisbane

Social media are now a well-established part of the overall media mix. They have played an important role as additional channels for information dissemination and two-way communication in recent crisis events, in political debates, and in popular culture, and it is increasingly important to develop advanced practical knowledge as well as research skills in this field.