Media Technology Studies

Websites

Communication

• Bowers: The Ethics of Modern Communication
• Communication Arts
• Communication Theories
• Communication Theory: A first Look
• Improve your Communication Skills
• Media Literacy Documents
• Web Resources for Communication Skills

Communication Technology

• Communication & Information Technology Resources
• ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Literacy
• Media Arts and Sciences: MIT

Critical Reading, Thinking and Writing

• Critical Thinking: Definitions
• Critical Reading Towards Critical Writing
• Critical Reading: Guide
• Critical Thinking: Online Resource
• Dyslexia.org: Reading from Scratch
• Nizkor Project: Fallacies

Design and Development: (Digital, Web & Multimedia)

• Design Resources for your Creative Needs
• Differences Between Print Design and Web Design
• Graphic Design Tutorial & Directory
• TH Design: Print Design
• Web Design References
• Web Developer.com
• Web Developer News

Editing

• Digital Video Editing and Production
• Editing and Proof-Reading Strategies for Revision
• Revising, Editing and Proofreading in the Writing Process
• Manuscript Editing: Fiction and Non-Fiction
• Guide to Editing and Proofreading
• Web Sites Related to Editing

Journalism and News Reporting

• A new era for African media
• Resources for Journalist
• Journalism and Teaching Resources on the Web
• Journalism.org: Project for Excellence in Journalism
• Karla Tonella`s Journalism Resources
• Journalist’s Toolbox
• Web English Teacher: Journalism Resources

Photography

• Visual Resources: Image Collections on the Web
• National Geographic Photography Site

Production

• Film and Television Online Research Resources
• Digital Video Production Online
• Itrain Online: Digital Audio Production
• Guidelines for Video in Teaching and Learning
• Wetherington`s Film Resources on the Web

Public Relations / Advertising Strategies

• Advertising Age
• Advertising Media, Planning and Strategy
• Double Click: Knowledge Central Digital Advertising
• How to Advertise: Planning you Ad Budget Strategy
• Marketing and PR Sources Online
• Marketing & Advertising: Global Issues
• Media Smarts: Canada’s Centre for Digital and Media Literacy
• Online Public Relations
• TomasNet: Public Relations Resources
• Free Public Relations Resources

Writing for the Media and Multimedia

• Media Writing Tips
• Multimedia Writing Project Assistance for Students
• 35 Press Release Distribution Tips From the Pros
• Writing A Press Release? 14 Elements You Need To Include
• Writing Across the Media
• 10 Modern Proofreading Tips to Catch More Avoidable Goofs

Online Newsletters

• AJR (American Newsletter Review)
• CJR (Columbia Journalism Review)
• CounterPunch: An American Political Newsletter
• FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting)
• NewsLink: Links to Worldwide Newspapers
• Media Education Centre
• Web Developer`s Journal
• Writers` Weekly

Associations / Organizations

National

• Internet Society: Namibia Chapter
• MISA Namibia (Media Institute of Southern Africa)
• CRAN (Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia)

Regional

• AMDI (African Media Development Initiative)
• ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information
• FAIR (Forum for African Investigative Reporters)
• FXI (Freedom of Expression Institute)
• IFEX (International Freedom of Expression Exchange) Africa
• Media Channel Africa
• Media Web South Africa
• MISA (Media Institute of Southern Africa)
• Independent Media (South Africa)

International

• Association for Documentary Editing
• AEJMC (Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication)
• AP (Associated Press)
• CIR (Center for Investigative Reporting)
• CIOS (Communication Institute for Online Scholarship)
• CPJ (Committee to Protect Journalists)
• EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) for Digital Freedom
• Global Investigative Journalism Network
• ICA (International Communication Association)
• ICJ (International Center for Journalists)
• IFJ (International Federation of Journalists)
• IFPP (International Federation of the Periodic Press)
• IPI (International Press Institute)
• IRE (Investigative Reporters and Editors)
• IWMF (International Women`s Media Foundation)
• JEA (Journalism Educators Association)
• J-Lab Institute for Interactive Journalism
• Media Alliance
• Media Wise Trust: Media Ethics
• Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard
• The Society of Professional Obituary Writers
• Pulitzer Prize Website
• RCFP (Reporters` Committee for Freedom of the Press) USA
• Reporters Without Borders
• SEJ (Society of Environmental Journalists)
• SND (Society for News Design)