DiJAI Invites Amateur Writers (non professionals and students) in English and Tamil

The Digital Journalists’ Association of India (DiJAI – www.dijai.in) invites non-professionals and students with writing skills in English and Tamil, to contribute their work/articles on any topic, for scrutiny, for publishing in the digital portal, digitalpresense.com. Outstanding contributions would be considered for inclusion in the e-magazine, PreSense. In this regard, the Editorial Team’s decision in the matter will be final and binding and binding.

DiJAI, an initiative of the e-magazine, PreSense, was formed in March 2016, with the objective of honing the professional skills of digital journalism among professionals and amateurs. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras is its knowledge partner.  In July 2017, DiJAI launched the Student Forum in two city colleges for women, in Chennai, to encourage potential and prospective writers among the students, and to help hone their writing skills. 

It is under this initiative that DiJAI is extending this opportunity to all non-professional writers and students,  if they are interested in getting associated with DiJAI. 

Those interested may please contact us with details through email dijai.india@gmail.com. 

K. Srinivasan, Founder & Chairman, Digital Journalists Association of India (DiJAI)

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How to write for Digital media - Presentation by Prime Point Srinivasan

Anna University organised a three-day workshop on "Writing for Media" from 5th October 2017 to 7th October 2017.  In this unique workshop, professionals from different segments like Print Media, Television Media, Cinema, Researchers, etc. shared their views.  Media Science students of the University were the participants. 

Prime Point Srinivasan, Founder of the Digital Journalists Association of India (DiJAI) made a presentation on "How to write for Digital Media"   During his speech, Srinivasan explained the difference between writing for conventional media and digital media, including the reading habits and expectations of readers.  He also gave tips to make the articles scannable and readable in the screen.  

Dr. Arutselvan, Asst. Professor of Media Science Department organised this workshop.  The ppt presentation by Srinivasan is embedded here.

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Fundamentals of Digital Journalism - Workshop at Dr MGR Janaki College

DiJAI launched  Students Forum in two Colleges at Chennai on 27th July 2017.  On 3rd October, 2017, DiJAI organised a two-hour workshop to the Student Members of Dr MGR Janaki College on the 'Fundamentals of Digital Journalism'.  Prime Point Srinivasan (Founder & Chairman of DiJAI), Bharathi Thamizhan (President, DiJAI) and R Nurullah (Vice President, DiJAI) addressed the students on various aspects of Digital Journalism.  A mentoring Scheme was also announced.

DiJAI is forming Students Forum in various Colleges to hand-hold the non media students.  

The presentation made by Prime Point Srinivasan is embedded below.

Fundamentals of digital journalism dr mgr janaki college - 3 oct2017 from Prime Point Foundation, Chennai

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Fundamentals of Digital Journalism - Workshop at Soka Ikeda College - 12th Sep 2017

A workshop for 90 minutes was held at Sokda Ikeda Arts and Science College for women on Tuesday, the 12th September 2017.  The  purpose of the workshop was to educate the student members on the steps to be followed for writing an article.

Dr R Jagannathan, President of the Management Committee of the College also participated.  Bharathi Thamizhan, President of DiJAI interacted with the students on the current trends in digital journalism and the expectations of the readers.

K. Srinivasan, Founder Chairman of DiJAI made a presentation on the three steps to be followed while writing an article.  He also made announcement of the Mentoring Scheme for the student Members.

The power point presentation made by K. Srinivasan

Fundamentals of digital journalism from Prime Point Foundation, Chennai

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Workshop on Digital Journalism - Full presentation

Coinciding with the second Remembrance Day of Dr Abdul Kalam, DiJAI launched the Students Forum in two Colleges viz. (1) Dr MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women and (2) Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for women at Chennai on 27th July 2017.  Around 65 student members from both the colleges have been enrolled after a rigorus selection process.  The students from different domains with good writing skills (Tamil or English) and with a passion for 'Digital Journalism' were selected. Link

After the formal launch, DiJAI organised a workshop on 'Digital journalism'. Three experts shared their views on three different topics.  

Dr B Muthukumaran

Dr. B Muthukumaran

Dr B Muthukumar, Digital Bigdata expert made a presentation on 'Digital journalism tools'.  His presentation is given below:

Shri Vinoth Poovalingam

Vinoth Poovalingam

Shri Vinoth Poovalingam, CEO, Hocalwire made a presentation from Delhi through tele-conference on 'Global trends in Digital Journalism'.  Shri Vinoth manages the technology part of several news portals. His presentation is given here.

Shri V Rajendran

Shri V Rajendran is a Cyber Law Consultant and Advocate.  He is one of the Editorial Team members of PreSense and a Trustee of DiJAI.  He made a presentation on 'Cyber Laws affecting Digital Journalism'.  His presentation is given here.

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Students Forum for DiJAI formed in two Colleges

Dr Mariazeena Johnson launching PreSense125 and DiJAI Students Forum. The cartoon on the right was flashed symbolically

Coinciding with the second Remembrance Day of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, on 27th July 2017, 125th edition of ezine PreSense and the Students Forum of Digital Journalists Association of India (DiJAI) were launched at Dr MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for women, Chennai.  Dr Mariazeena Johnson, Pro-Chancellor of Sathyabama University was the Chief Guest and launched the initiatives.  DiJAI is one of the initiatives of PreSense.

Susan Koshy, Editor of ezine PreSense tracing the history of the ezine PreSense explained the purpose of Students Forum.  While delivering the inaugural address, Dr Mariazeena Johnson wanted a similar DiJAI Students Forum to be started in a grand manner in their University.  Representatives from other Colleges who attended the event wanted a similar Students Forum to be launched in their institutions also.  Presently DiJAI plans to launch the Students Forum in four or five institutions in the next six months.  

Presently, DiJAI Students Forum is launched in two Chennai based Colleges, viz. (1) Dr MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women and (2) Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for women.  The student  members were enrolled through a rigorous selection process by the College Authorities.  Around 65 students from these Colleges are now enrolled in the Students forum.

Students from different domains with good writing skills (Tamil or English) and with a passion to become a good Digital Journalists were the only criteria for selection.  

Before the launch of Students Forum, an exclusive interview with Dr Abdul kalam, recorded over phone in August 2017  by Prime Point Srinivasan (Editor in Chief, PreSense) was screened.  In this exclusive interview, Dr Kalam has given six suggestions to Media persons to be part of national development.  The six point agenda set by Dr Abdul kalam will be the focus for the Students Forum.  

DiJAI will handhold the students to become a good Digital journalists focussing on positive and development journalism.  The interview with Dr Abdul Kalam is embedded here.

After the launch of  the DiJAI Students Forum, a workshop was held on the Digital Journalism.  Details of the workshop with complete presentations will be given in the next posting.

The photos taken during the launch event is embedded here.

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Launch of 125th Edition of PreSense and DiJAI Students’ Forum

Launch of 125th Edition of PreSense and DiJAI Students’ Forum Announcement

The 125th edition of your ezine PreSense will be launched on 27th July 2017, coinciding with the second death anniversary of Dr Abdul Kalam. Digital Journalists’ Association of India (DiJAI) is one of the initiatives of this ezine PreSense. PreSense and DiJAI will form ‘DiJAI Students’ Forum’ in three select colleges in Chennai (Sathyabama University, Soko Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women and Dr MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women) with 30 student-members from each college.  On 27th July, the DiJAI Students’ Forum will be launched at Dr MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, RA Puram, Chennai.  Dr Mariazeena Johnson, Pro-Chancellor, Sathyabama University will launch the 125th edition and the Students’ Forum.  A workshop on Digital Journalism will be held for the benefit of the Students Forum.  As a tribute to Dr Abdul Kalam for his idea of ‘positive and development journalism, PreSense and DiJAI aim to promote his idea through the students. Based on the initial experience, we plan to take the plans forward to include other educational institutions.  Susan Koshy, Editor, PreSense

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