Innovation in Focus
Innovation in Focus is a series exploring new tech, tools and methods of storytelling for journalism. We interview experts, test ideas and provide our findings with templates, guidance and how-tos so you can implement the same innovations in your newsroom.
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Whether you’re a one-man band or a large metro, this series will help you take the next step in innovative journalism.
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5 ways that local newsrooms can utilize TikTok
On a platform that consists primarily of dance and comedy videos, is there space for news?
Visualizing COVID-19 data: Learning Observable and Vega
Watch this workshop for journalists to learn how to visualize COVID-19 data with these two web tools
Remote tools for storytelling: Q&A with Corinne Bobrow-Williams
Corinne Bobrow-Williams, visual storyteller, uses remote tools like Zoom and Facetime to photograph her subjects
Remote tools for storytelling: Lyons High School Yearbook
The Lyons Township High School had to finish their yearbook from their homes because of the pandemic
Voice delivered news: Tips and Tools
5 tips to get started integrating your news content with voice activated devices
Voice delivered news: Remy Becher at the Economist
Q&A on voice activated news with Remy Becher, Vice President for Product at the Economist
Voice delivered news: Innovation skill
Integrating content with voice assistants is easier than ever
Tools for public service journalism: Tips and tricks for Glitch, MapBox and more
We experimented with a few of the tools that journalists can use in public service journalism to help visualize and represent data
Tools for public service journalism: Q&A with Casey Miller
We spoke with Los Angeles Times’ Casey Miller, a data journalist who helps the organization track earthquakes, wildfires, and other disasters through automated tools like Quakebot and Fire Map
Tools for public service journalism: Columbia businesses during COVID-19
We used MapBox and Glitch to create a COVID-19 business map for Columbia, Missouri