This one-day course on blogging and publishing Online will give you the practical skills required to create a personal online presence and confidently publish text, photos and multimedia. It provides an understanding of the tools available and shows how to link blogging and social media platforms. You will learn how to set up your own blog; publish text, images and simple multimedia online; understand the role of blogging in journalism; write effective and engaging blog posts that encourage interactivity; and adapt and modify your blog using widgets, themes and add-ons.
Trainer: Michelle Rose is Online Editor for the Leader Newspapers group. She teaches online journalism at RMIT University.
Date: Saturday, October 20
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Room 9.3.07, (Building 9, Level 3, Room 7), Bowen St, RMIT University City Campus
Cost: MEAA members $245; CAL, ASA, APA, IPEd members: $295; Non-members: $395
Early Bird: 10 per cent discount if you finalise your booking by Friday, October 12.
Student Rush for Student Members of the MEAA: $55. Please register your interest in attending. You will be notified if places are available. Call 1300 65 65 13 to join the Media Alliance and register your interest.
Fee relief is available to MEAA members who can show need.
Prices include GST, plus morning and afternoon refreshments. Lunch is available from cafes on campus.
Course fees may be tax deductible, depending on your individual circumstances. Please consult your accountant.
Book at training@walkleys.com, quoting the course name, date and city in the subject line, or on 1300 65 65 13.
