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Lisa Skube commented on What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow?

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:20:40 +0000

Lisa Skube commented on What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow? Hey Ben & Stacey, thanks for joining the conversation. And to Nicole for kicking it off! Hey -- Ben, as you close your comment with "journalists must adapt" -- what does that mean in your view? As you note the importance of quality with a premium on factual correctness -- do you think its better [...]

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Ben Loeb commented on What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow?

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:02:26 +0000

Ben Loeb commented on What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow? I think the best way to gain skills and insights into journalism is through firsthand experience. I think internships and blogging are two great ways for students to learn about journalism. Internships offer students the chance to work in a news room and learn about working on a deadline. I think blogging is key because [...]

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stacey hollis commented on What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow?

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:50:40 +0000

stacey hollis commented on What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow? Having graduated with a master's degree in Journalism from UO's SOJC, I am now eager to get some real world experience. While there is still a lot for me to learn, I find that I learn best while *doing*. I want to get my hands dirty and really get a feel for what journalism is [...]

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Nicole Staudinger commented on What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow?

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:56:32 +0000

Nicole Staudinger commented on What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow? Welcome, everyone, to explore the question: What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow? As offered in the post above, let's kick off the conversation around three main questions: 1. How do you, as J-school students and recent graduates, hope to gain the skills and insight to deliver new forms [...]

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Lisa Skube wrote a new blog post: What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow?

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:41:17 +0000

Lisa Skube wrote a new blog post: What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow? In this post, the JA is reaching out to students and recent journalism school graduates to learn how they hope to, or are applying, their educations. We invite your revelations, reflections or suggestions, from the classroom to the field, what is your J-school experience? This is an open call for students (and recent grads) to share your comments. [...]

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Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: May 6 - May 12, 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:28:02 +0000

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: May 6 - May 12, 2013 Legal tips for digital journos, revenue streams for nonprofit newspapers,web-based crowdfunding’s role in media’s future, hyperlocal news as crucial help in disasters, and the new 411 on ethics. Tools & Tactics

Digital Journalist's Legal Guide | Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press shar.es/ltunF— Lily Ciric Hoffmann (@lilyciric) May 1, 2013

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Here's my list of revenue types for [...]

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Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 29 - May 5, 2013

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:24:59 +0000

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 29 - May 5, 2013 Spanish translation of Data Journalism Handbook; how to rock a social media plan; 4 keys to teaching online journalism; the case for government investment; and finding community through the Web. Tools & Tactics

.@digiphile : A spanish translation of The Data #Journalism Handbook is now available.@ ddjournalism: flip.it/yw9hW #nahj— NABJDigital (@NABJDigital) April 27, 2013

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#Journalists: Combine reporting skills w/ social tools [...]

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Lisa Skube wrote a new blog post: JA Market Scan: U of Oâs School of Journalism and Communication prepares to launch a new Center for Journalism Innovation

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:49:56 +0000

Lisa Skube wrote a new blog post: JA Market Scan: U of O’s School of Journalism and Communication prepares to launch a new Center for Journalism Innovation Since its launch in June 2011 the Journalism Accelerator has been developing, growing and refining a network to examine emerging business practices for journalism from multiple vantage points. In late April 2013, the JA was awarded an assignment from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication (SOJC) to produce a market scan to help [...]

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Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 22 - April 28, 2013

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:55:04 +0000

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 22 - April 28, 2013 Mapping tools for reporters, a hearty list of journalistic resources, thoughts on responsibility, results of a study on how consumers rate media and 8 must-reads on verifying info in real-time. Tools & Tactics

On Street Fight: 7 Mapping Tools for Hyperlocal Publishers streetfightmag.com/2013/04/23/7-m… @ mapbox @ mapquest @ zeemaps #hyperlocal— Street Fight (@streetfightmag) April 23, 2013

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Amazing list of resources 4 Investigative [...]

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Jo Ellen GreenKaiser commented on JA Better Practices: Sixth annual Free Press Media Reform conference inspires a rich social narrative

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:17:37 +0000

Jo Ellen GreenKaiser commented on JA Better Practices: Sixth annual Free Press Media Reform conference inspires a rich social narrative Checking tweets on a session while I am attending that session--Twitinteractivity--helps broaden the context beyond my normal sphere.

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Nicole Staudinger wrote a new blog post: JA Better Practices: Sixth annual Free Press Media Reform conference inspires a rich social narrative

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:05:07 +0000

Nicole Staudinger wrote a new blog post: JA Better Practices: Sixth annual Free Press Media Reform conference inspires a rich social narrative In early April, JA participated in the Media Reform event , as Josh Stearns , the Journalism and Public Media Campaign Director for Free Press, described it: “A conference of of grassroots media makers.” JA met and talked with dozens of organizers, journalists and policy experts, attended great panels, and had the additional opportunity to meet with a number of [...]

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Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 15 - April 21, 2013

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:09:52 +0000

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 15 - April 21, 2013 Spruce up your personal brand online, another reason to focus on video skills, blogging's role in J-school, great longform writing is just a click away, and a new way to find expert opinions. Tools & Tactics

Helpful for #journalist personal #branding: 2 Must-Have Tools to Visually Showcase Your Talent bit.ly/11E9jWv @ youtern @ careersherpa— AccelerateJournalism (@journaccel) April 19, 2013

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Why all journalism [...]

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Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 8 - April 14, 2013

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:41:49 +0000

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 8 - April 14, 2013 Plagiarism resources for newsrooms, nonprofits optimize with tech, indie media goes mainstream, journo branding increases news org appeal and highlights from the National Media Reform conference. Tools & Tactics

How nonprofit newsrooms are leveraging technology to serve their mission & efficiency w/ @ inn 's @ aschweig smartplanet.com/blog/big-story…— Kevin Davis (@KLJDavis) April 8, 2013

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Free ebook: “The Bloggers Guide to [...]

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Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Journalism That Matters

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:20:08 +0000

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Journalism That Matters

Journalism That Matters is an evolving collaboration of individuals supporting the pioneers who are shaping the emerging news and information ecosystem. JTM focuses on cultivating “healthy journalists” and lively, informative interaction between journalists, educators, reformers, and community members. We support renewing the inner life of the journalist, and embrace all forms of media engagement with an [...]

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Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Entrepreneur

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:19:37 +0000

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur Press, a leading SMB trade publisher, provides aspiring, emerging, and growing entrepreneurs with actionable solutions to … business challenge(s)—ultimately, leading them from business idea to business success. As the original magazine for the small and midsize business community, Entrepreneur continues to be definitive guide to the diverse challenges of business ownership. Entrepreneur.com is a widely [...]

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Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 1 - April 7, 2013

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:55:45 +0000

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 1 - April 7, 2013 Using social media as a "personal brand" (and other tips for job seekers), looking at freelance deals, how media literacy forms activists, an updated editorial code and journalism as inspiration. Tools & Tactics

Best practices for job seekers using social media youtube.com/watch?v=I29uxw… (via @ cohnwolfe, @ uncjcareers)— UNC MATC (@unc_matc) March 29, 2013

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Setting the Right Expectations: Freelance Agreements & [...]

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Pat Kitano commented on JA Network Profile: The Breaking News Network explores new ways of expressing media

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:01:40 +0000

Pat Kitano commented on JA Network Profile: The Breaking News Network explores new ways of expressing media Update: Speaking of getting journalism students media access to their communities, we're also providing media voice to the teens at DoSomething.org so they can promote their local cause campaigns. Our press release is up at http://thebreakingnewsnetwork.com/2013/04/02/building-a-national-advocate-media-network-with-dosomething-org/. The unique feature of our work with DoSomething is in the building of local advocate networks. Teens generally aren't old enough to [...]

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Pat Kitano commented on JA Network Profile: The Breaking News Network explores new ways of expressing media

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:37:16 +0000

Pat Kitano commented on JA Network Profile: The Breaking News Network explores new ways of expressing media We believe giving students the power of media access creates engagement; with our Media Amplification Program, students now can interact with 12,000 readers in their community and get real time feedback no classroom can provide. And with the assistance and oversight of their instructors, this facility makes their study of journalism instantly practical. We have [...]

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Pat Kitano commented on JA Network Profile: The Breaking News Network explores new ways of expressing media

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:34:14 +0000

Pat Kitano commented on JA Network Profile: The Breaking News Network explores new ways of expressing media At Journalism That Matters conference at the University of Denver this week, one of our missions was to support the journalism of inclusion: how to get more youth and minorities easy and instant access to media distribution. We believe journalism education's role is to support the massive expansion of a citizen journalist class that will be far more [...]

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MyVeronaNJ commented on JA Tech Profile: Why adopt responsive design?

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:46:14 +0000

MyVeronaNJ commented on JA Tech Profile: Why adopt responsive design? Recommendations & Cautions: Be prepared to view and vet a lot of themes. I looked at several hundred before making my choice, and not every one was as responsive as it claimed to be. The best way to check is to use Firefox: Click on the "Tools" tab, then scroll down to "Web Developer" and [...]

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Journalism Accelerator | Site Wide Activity

Lisa Skube commented on What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow?

Ben Loeb commented on What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow?

stacey hollis commented on What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow?

Nicole Staudinger commented on What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow?

Lisa Skube wrote a new blog post: What kind of journalism education today best sets students up for success tomorrow?

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: May 6 - May 12, 2013

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 29 - May 5, 2013

Lisa Skube wrote a new blog post: JA Market Scan: U of Oâs School of Journalism and Communication prepares to launch a new Center for Journalism Innovation

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 22 - April 28, 2013

Jo Ellen GreenKaiser commented on JA Better Practices: Sixth annual Free Press Media Reform conference inspires a rich social narrative

Nicole Staudinger wrote a new blog post: JA Better Practices: Sixth annual Free Press Media Reform conference inspires a rich social narrative

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 15 - April 21, 2013

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 8 - April 14, 2013

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Journalism That Matters

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Entrepreneur

Journalism Accelerator wrote a new blog post: Tweets for Keeps: April 1 - April 7, 2013

Pat Kitano commented on JA Network Profile: The Breaking News Network explores new ways of expressing media

Pat Kitano commented on JA Network Profile: The Breaking News Network explores new ways of expressing media

Pat Kitano commented on JA Network Profile: The Breaking News Network explores new ways of expressing media

MyVeronaNJ commented on JA Tech Profile: Why adopt responsive design?

Lisa Skube wrote a new blog post: JA Market Scan: U of Oâs School of Journalism and Communication prepares to launch a new Center for Journalism Innovation