NewsU Milestones & Projections, 2003

This internal planning document from 2003 outlines key development milestones and projected benchmarks for Poynter’s News University (NewsU) e-learning initiative. It includes a proposed timeline for prototype development, course offerings, marketing strategies, and technology deployment. The plan targets phased rollouts, with specific goals for course completions, registered users, and institutional partnerships. The document anticipates growing user engagement and national visibility by the end of year one. It also highlights core deliverables including a course management system, self-directed learning design, and alignment with journalism education goals established in early grant proposals.

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