OverviewGoals of the projectDefine & Prioritize Content focus areas

Project Time line?VolunteersExisting resources to tap into

What makes TMG so “unique”?Based on my research and experience, there are a plethora of toolkits available

Need to focus on TMG--What are our Strengths?

Real opportunity to reach out and engage people with different skill set levels (toolkit for everyone)

GoalsCreate a tangible resource for

community members and activists with interest and/or experience with community media

Increase awareness of TMG within Dorchester and beyond

Increase knowledge of community media models, policy, and technology

Demonstrate the relationship between community media and Social Justice work

FormatHistory of TMGMedia Regulations & Policy Resources

Technology (grids, TMG rating, check lists)

Community Maker ProfilesGlossaryResources (helpful links, Samples)

Content Focus Areas

Print Audio VideoWeb

PrintZinesCommunity Newspaper listSample---Press Release, Media Advisory

Do-it-yourself publishing tips

AudioPodcastingBroadcastingMp3 BasicsEquipment & Software

VideoBasicsEquipment & SoftwareCompressionUp/Down loading 101SharingVlogs

Web– Collaborative MediaWikisSocial Networks BookmarkingBlogsFile sharingJay’s GridOpen SourceE-Newsletters Cost & software reviews and/or

recommendations?

Regulations & PolicyThere is a lot of great work that has already been completed by this group, which elements can be incorporated?

Community Media regulation overview

Policy Maker listResource list

Community Media MakersBrief profiles of local community media makers

List of community media groups & organizations

Helpful links

Timeline?Only 5 weeks left in the semester

Work on basic template needs to happen ASAP

Final Draft due 11/29 Final product due 12/6Presentation 12/13

VolunteersWhat can the class work on together?

How do we define our own areas of expertise?

Please help as much as you can!See sign up sheets for more info.

Existing resources to tap intoRennieTactical WikiRelated linksPlease post thoughts/ideas/feedback on the

tactical blogLots of work to do, final product will be worth

it