Upcoming Training and Courses: June 9 Edition
Each week, PBS MediaShift will list upcoming online trainings and courses for journalists and media people — with a focus…
Virtual Reality: The Future of Narrative Journalism?
This was the first time I had stepped foot in a refugee camp. I was in Zaatari, waiting for Sidra,…
DigitalEd: Which Self-Publishing Platform is Best for You?
Title: Which Self-Publishing Platform is Best for You? Instructor: Carla King, founder of Self-Pub Boot Camp Join us for a…
Daily Must Reads, June 8, 2015
1. Internet users are increasingly blocking ads, including on their mobiles (via The Economist) 2. Life after Snowden: Journalists’ new…
Facebook’s PGP Encryption to Boost Secure Contact with Sources
Facebook recently announced on its blog a new set of features adding support for the PGP email encryption system. The changes…
4 Lessons in Local News Innovation from Brick City Live
Andaiye Taylor is one of the most innovative and thoughtful journalism entrepreneurs I have ever met. Her local new site,…
#EdShift Chat: Long-form Journalism in a Snapchat World
On Tuesday, June 9, our #EdShift chat on Twitter will cover how to think about and create long-form journalism in…
Upcoming Events in Digital Media: June 8 Edition
Each week, MediaShift posts an ongoing list of upcoming events in the digital media and journalism world. These will be…
Daily Must Reads, June 5, 2015
1. WMC Divided 2015: The media gender gap (via Womens Media Center) 2. Joining the pack, Refinery29 goes general (Nicole…
Mediatwits #163: Can We Slow Online Harassment Without Curbing Free Speech?
The rise of the Internet has given more people the ability to express and share their thoughts. Social media platforms…