Editing viral content, and monitoring state legislators
This week we learn about the work of viral content editors, and we see how public data can be pulled together to monitor the work of lawmakers.
MOREVideo tools Multipop and Bcast
This week we explore an online tool for adding interactivity to video, and learn about another platform for streaming live video from smartphones.
MOREAssembling social posts with Roundabout
Roundabout is a tool for creating customized, continually updated feeds of social media content from multiple accounts and platforms. The resulting collection of posts can be embedded within a webpage, enabling online viewers to see the grouped social media content all in one place. We find out how it works from CEO Rogier Visser.
MOREMultimedia reporting with mobile devices
This week we look at the possibilities and limits of doing multimedia journalism using only mobile devices.
MOREIdeas from nonprofit news
This week we explore some of the ideas and opportunities emerging from nonprofit newsrooms, including The Center for Investigative Reporting, The Marshall Project, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune.
MOREIdeas for using Vine and Snapchat
This week we explore examples of how two newsrooms are using the social platforms Vine and Snapchat.
MOREApps for collaborative mobile video and a follow-up button for Web stories
This week we see how several mobile apps are making it easier to piece together video footage from multiple contributors, and we learn about a tool for publishers that helps website readers follow ongoing stories.
MORECollaborative photo apps and automated sports stories
This week we explore apps for organizing photos from multiple smartphone users, and we see how The Associated Press is using automation to expand its college sports coverage.
MOREEncryption app features
As journalists increasingly see the need to keep communications private, many are turning to apps that enable encrypted messaging. But how do you know if the app you chose actually does the job? We share some advice about key features from staff members at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
MOREEngagement using text messages, and corrections via social media
This week we learn about a platform for engaging with audiences via text messages, and we explore how to handle corrections to social media posts.
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