Truth & Trust Chicago: Media Need to Add Nuance, Context to Crime Coverage
When it comes to covering crime, journalists walk a fine line. Reporters and community members alike must figure out how…
Daily Must Reads, Sept. 5, 2014
The best stories across the web on media and technology, curated by Courtney Cowgill. 1. White House names Google’s Megan…
How FrontlineSMS, SFCG Nigeria Created a Conflict Early Warning System for Nigerians
After successfully using FrontlineSMS in the Tomorrow is a New Day (TND) project to monitor and improve radio dramas in…
Upcoming Events in Digital Media: Sept. 5 Edition
Each week, MediaShift posts an ongoing list of upcoming events in the digital media and journalism world. These will be…
Mediatwits #129: The Rise of Hashtag Activism, from #IfTheyGunnedMeDown to #IceBucketChallenge
Hashtag activism, sometimes derisively called “slacktivism,” has become de rigueur as more people use social networks to spread memes, gather…
Journalism & Digital Education Roundup, Sept. 4, 2014
The best stories across the web on journalism and digital education, curated by Courtney Cowgill. 1. Making a great online…
Daily Must Reads, Sept. 4, 2014
The best stories across the web on media and technology, curated by Courtney Cowgill. 1. From ISIS Videos to JLaw…
Pew: Social Media Fosters a ‘Spiral of Silence’ on Controversial Issues
Two years ago, the Pew Research Center reported that more than a third of social media users have used networking…
Course Remix: A Path to Visual Variety in a Photography Class
It’s a common problem whenever you teach a visual course -- how do you instill the idea of visual variety?…
DBW E-book Bestsellers: Indie Authors Compete With Big Publishers
The top seven e-book bestsellers this week are from Penguin Random House, the world’s largest publisher and its largest producer…