Technology

Journalism on the Map: A Case for Location-Aware Storytelling

‘Every place has a story, and every story has a place.’

The Peril and Promise of the Semantic Web

What is the role of the journalist as computers become more adept at pulling together data from different sources?

Critical Thinking About Journalism: A High School Student’s View

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News Literacy Project: Students Figure Out What News and Information to Trust

‘Without a demand for quality journalism (on any platform) from the next generation, what future will it have?’

E-Textbooks to iPads: Do Teenagers Use Them?

 ‘... I didn’t anticipate the heated debates we would have about the impact of these emerging digital platforms or the intensity of our discussions about the future of e-textbooks, journalism,…

Journalism: English for the 21st Century

‘The two main drives in teenagers’ lives are for independence and acceptance; our approach to journalism supports these drives through favoring freedom of expression and showcasing student work on a variety of…

Understanding the iGeneration—Before the Next Mini-Generation Arrives

‘As the pace of technological change accelerates, mini-generations are defined by their distinctive patterns of media use, levels of multitasking, and preferred methods of communication.’

Hacks/Hackers: Bringing Journalists and Technologists Together

‘We’re all trying to figure out what works, and that’s really the key to innovation: a tolerance for failure and embrace of experimentation.’

Storytelling in the Digital Age: Finding the Sweet Spot

‘Old metrics for credibility and trust no longer guide us, nor does trust emanate exclusively from the power of a brand name or from the overpowering resources of a recognized…

Joining Digital Forces Strengthens Local Investigative Reporting

‘Our goal is to build online tools that the people can easily use to enhance their ability as watchdogs—whether they are citizens or journalists.’