Writers E-Learning

Back in April, Howard Finberg of the Poynter Institute celebrated the first anniversary of News University, an online training program for journalists. In This Is (Not) a Test: Adventures in E-Learning, Finberg outlines the progress that has taken NewsU out of the venue of unsuccessful, expensive programs of questionable effectiveness to initiate conversations about what else can we do to help journalists do their jobs better. They developed short courses with a tight focus, engaging activities, and abundant ongoing resources. More than 14,000 "students", 25% from 35 areas outside the U.S., participated in over 25 different courses, most of which are free. Oh, and journalism courses aren't just for journalists, y' know?

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