100 Ideas to Make Your Journalism Better
WebinarImprove your writing, your digital skills, your visual storytelling and more in this special Poynter faculty event to celebrate our 100th Webinar.
Advice for the Newly Named News Director
Self-Directed CourseTips, strategies and advice from veteran news directors to anyone stepping into the position.
Anatomy of a Newspaper: Understanding the Business
Self-Directed CourseLearn how a newspaper functions as a business by exploring the structure of its departments -- from newsroom to advertising to circulation.
Beyond the Inverted Pyramid: Creating Alternative Story Forms
Self-Directed CourseWrite, edit and present information that engages time-crunched readers.
Build and Engage Local Audiences Online
Self-Directed CourseGet to know your local online audience and see what the power of local content can mean for you.
Document Mining with Overview: A Digital Tools Tutorial
WebinarWe'll show you how to use Overview to quickly sort though hundreds, or hundreds of thousands, of documents to find the story.
Don’t Get Fooled Again: Best Practices for Online Verification
WebinarLearn how to spot online hoaxes and verify content, images and video you find on social networks.
Easy Interactivity with Meograph: A Digital Tools Tutorial
WebinarThe two most viral types of media are videos and infographics. Learn how you can do both with Meograph.
Ethics and Credibility of Breaking News Online
WebinarBe first. Be the best. Be credible. Develop standards for reporting breaking news in digital platforms.
Five Steps to Stronger Data Visualization
WebinarLearn how well-edited data can reveal patterns and connections to a bigger picture.
Frontline Editors Introduction: Understanding Leadership Styles
Self-Directed CourseWork through more than 20 scenarios to understand the leadership skills a frontline editor needs.
Getting Started With Google Fusion Tables
WebinarLearn how Fusion Tables can help you host, visualize and publish your data as maps, charts and timelines.
How to Work with Campaign Finance Data
WebinarLearn how to use and understand campaign finance data, including producing simple data visualizations and maps using free tools.
Hyperlocal News Startups: What's Working? What's Not?
WebinarA host of high-powered startups are joining thousands of independent local news blogs in the U.S. How does local news online add up?
Illustrating the Story: Comics and Illustrated Journalism
WebinarUse new forms of visual storytelling, including comics and multimedia illustration, to engage audiences.
Innovation at Work: Helping New Ideas Succeed
Self-Directed CourseLearn ways to make your organization more innovative.
Interactive Storytelling with Zeega: A Digital Tools Tutorial
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May 23 WebinarLearn to easily tell beautiful immersive stories combining personal content with media curated from across the web.
Introduction to Ethical Decision-Making
Self-Directed CourseEthics is not separate from the daily work of journalists. Learn the process before you're faced with a tough call on deadline.
Layout-driven Editing: A Seminar Snapshot
Seminar SnapshotHow two newspapers implemented an innovative process in which stories are written to fit pre-designed page templates.
Lousy Listeners: How to Avoid Being One
Self-Directed CourseBetter listeners are better leaders. Learn how to break bad listening habits and improve your listening skills.
Managing Comments on Your News Site
WebinarTools to learn what your readers think about comments and ways to encourage civil conversations on your site.
Mario Garcia on WSJ Tabloid Design
Seminar SnapshotExamine the tools and techniques used by the international editions of The Wall Street Journal.
Multimedia Tools: Your 2009 Shopping List
WebinarThe latest video cameras, audio recorders, mobile devices and accessories you need for mobile multimedia production.
Navigating Copyright and Fair Use Issues in an Open-Source World
WebinarLearn how to use copyright as a publishing tool, rather than as a reason to not use others’ content.
New Sources of Digital Content: API Training
Seminar SnapshotThis seminar snapshot from API's Transformation Tour shows how content contributions from members of the community and user-generated content can transform a digital media platform.
News Site Credibility: Whom Do Readers Trust?
WebinarHow much do readers trust news articles? User comments? Tweets? Photos? Learn from the findings of a recent APME study.
News, Improved: Strategies for Change
WebinarHelp your newsroom improve its content, workplace culture and capacity to meet today's challenges.
Picture This: Interactive Data Visualization
WebinarAn ONAvation Webinar replay: Discover tools for creating interactive data visualizations on your site. (Many are free or cheap!)
Plagiarism in the 21st Century
Seminar SnapshotExamine plagiarism in the context of today's digital publishing.
Preventing Plagiarism and Fabrication in News Publishing
WebinarGet real-world recommendations for preventing and handling issues of plagiarism.
Shaping Your News Product to Fit the Market
WebinarLearn how to make a product match market needs and understand the constant demands on your product.
Social Media: Strategies and Tools for News
Self-Directed CourseExplore the strategy and tools to effectively integrate social media into all aspects of your journalism--including newsgathering, verification, audience engagement and distribution.
Social Networks: Engaging Users With News
WebinarHow news organizations are using -- and should use -- social media tools to engage users and present content.
Targeting New Audiences: Finding Your Niche
Self-Directed CourseStarting a new print publication or Web site? Explore ways to get to know your audience and get your ideas off the ground.
The News Biz: What's Happening, What's Next?
WebinarThe bottom line on newspapers' business troubles. When and how can they recover?
Typography for News Design
Self-Directed CourseLearn the principles of working with type and get fresh ideas to make your pages pop.
Understanding Internet Basics for a Better Online News Operation
WebinarWhat every digital journalist, editor and publisher should know about how the Internet works and what it does with online content.
Using Online Media Tools to Grow and Manage Communities
Seminar SnapshotLearn how to leverage online media tools to build and enhance communities, foster informative conversations and produce community action.
شبكات الإعلام الاجتماعي: استراتيجيات وأدوات للأخبار
Self-Directed CourseUnderstand the impact of social media on journalism and learn to effectively integrate social media into your newsgathering.