OpenBlock: Can You Explain Data to a Computer AND a Human?
Since the OpenRural project started in November, one of my primary efforts has been to lift the hood on the…
E-books and Self-Publishing Roundup, Dec. 22, 2011
The best stories of the week from across the web on e-books and self publishing 1. E-books as a digital news…
Daily Must Reads, Dec. 22, 2011
The best stories across the web on media and technology, curated by Nathan Gibbs 1. Speaker of the House controls C-SPAN…
Year in Review: Most Viral Student Media of 2011
Strippers. Shootings. The Oscars. Osama bin Laden. One-night stands. Natural disasters. Asians in the library. And skinny jeans. These are…
Daily Must Reads, Dec. 21, 2011
The best stories across the web on media and technology, curated by Nathan Gibbs 1. Russell Merryman: Journalism schools are failing…
For Better and for Worse: The Changing World of Science Journalism
MediaShift’s science journalism coverage is sponsored by the Columbia Journalism School, which offers an innovative specialized M.A. for experienced journalists…
FrontlineSMS Shows News Foo Why Mobile Innovation Matters
With new smartphone apps making headlines daily, it’s too easy to overlook the innovative potential of more basic technology like…
Daily Must Reads, Dec. 20, 2011
The best stories across the web on media and technology, curated by Nathan Gibbs 1. Man sentenced to one year in…
Journalism Education Roundup, Dec. 20, 2011
Education content on MediaShift is brought to you by: Innovation. Reputation. Opportunity. Get all the advantages journalism and PR pros…
7 Ways Salespeople Can Better Understand the Editorial Side of News
There was quite a reaction to my previous column, suggesting editors learn more about, and cooperate with, the business sides…