Pullman, Wash- Leaders of technology and journalism come together for a day-long event to explain the benefits of 3D virtual world spaces. The event will be held in the CUB Auditorium on WSU's campus on April 6, 2009.
Clark Bell, director of the McCormick Foundation's Journalism Program and Clinical Assistant Professor of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Brett Atwood, present the the Virtual Journalism Summit.
Virtual journalism refers to the idea of news reporting within a 3D virtual environment.
Two of the main virtual interaction groups, Second Life and Club Penguin, have already influenced major world new organizations such as CNN and Sky News to document and report on emerging economy and activities in the virtual world. Both Second Life and Club Penguin will be participating in the event.
This event will allow people to see the popularity and influence of the virtual world.
Among other organizations presenting next week include the White House Bureau, CBS, CNN,and Walt Disney.
For a complete schedule of events, visit the event Web site at: http://communication.wsu.edu/virtualjournalism.
2) What exactly are the benefits of 3D virtual world spaces?
3) What types of presentations and workshops will be held at the event on April 6?
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