University Media as Learning Environments: The Case of Ecuador

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https://doi.org/10.24320/redie.2021.23.e14.3673

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activity learning, mass media, higher education, teaching practice, journalism

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Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado

Abstract

The newsrooms of university media (UM) outlets have become a key environment for learning through journalism. However, amid such a transformation, it is necessary to reflect on the future of these spaces. This research employs a Delphi survey to consult a group of experts with the goal of reaching a consensus on the current and prospective situation of UM in Ecuador. The results identify a number of factors that shape these environments, which face a future that appears marked by networking, media convergence, and the growing importance of virtual newsrooms. In conclusion, in the face of an environment marked by a need for change and ever-dwindling financial resources, we recommend strengthening collaboration with other agents.

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