Meta Journalism, Media Literacy, Podcasting, and...Autism?

There's been a bit of buzz about the recent NY Times article on Film Studies as "the new MBA."  I agree with the notion that there is a growing connection between influence and media literacy (particularly, digital media literacy).  In today's podcast I talk about several seemingly unrelated events...a grant supported project here at the college where we are developing a podcast site to spotlight music performed by individuals with autism, and a visit by a local reporter from our very own Keene Sentinel who interviewed me about my interests in podcasting (I turned the tables and, in turn, interviewed the reporter about his thoughts on podcasting).  We podcasters are a small group right now (about 2,000 according to March Wired), but we are anything but humble.  We're narrowcasting our programs to audiences that really appreciate what we do...and for now, that's plenty reinforcing.

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Comments

[Erin Shelton]

I like the idea of people with autism having their music being podcasted. I would love to hear it!

[Rachel Schmitt]

I feel that people with autism having their music podcasted is a really good idea. It would be something very interesting to hear.

[Amy Hathaway]

This idea of podcasting is a curious one, but only mildly. I am suspicious of technology which seems full of bells and whistles, but in the end doesn't seem to contribute much to a wider world (as in outside the podcasting set). The student with autism podcasting her music is a neat idea, but I would caution that using only podcasting will likely leave out a huge population (particularly local community) who might benefit greatly from her experience.

[kara]

if a student that lacks social skills and may or may not have the greatest self esteem it would be great to podcast their tallents such as their music! great idea id like to hear it as well.

[Meghan Soucy]

I think it would be a great idea to start having lectures podcasted. With our lives as college students, we are always looking for ways to multitask and by having lectures at our fingertips on our ipods while walking across campus or at the gym would make for a lot less stress on all students. I would love to hear the music of the girl with autism. Most people with autism are musical geniouses and everyone would be blow away by there tallents.

[Lauren Levinstim]

I think it is a great idea for people with autism to have their music podcasted. Now they could possibly make a living off of it. I think it is also a great idea so that people have a better understanding for people with autism.