November 10th, 2016 • Quill Archives, Digital Media Toolbox
Digital Media Toolbox
In June, the New York Times Magazine published a 10,000-word article by Nikole Hannah-Jones about segregated schools in New York City. Those who read the article online or on mobile devices may have noticed a subtle multimedia element buried halfway through the content: a graphic showing the shifting school zones for two Brooklyn schools.
October 22nd, 2015 • Quill Archives, Digital Media Toolbox
Digital Media Toolbox
More and more government data is becoming available online, but the keys to unlocking stories belong to those who are willing to get their hands a little dirty in a spreadsheet program. Several states and cities have started publishing data sets online, publicly available to anyone for review and download.
September 2nd, 2014 • Quill Archives, Digital Media Toolbox
Digital Media Toolbox
More people are watching news videos online, Pew Research data suggests. But fewer people make it past the one-minute mark. We can debate all day whether shortening news to fit 140-characters or 15 seconds is helping or hurting journalism and attention spans.
October 3rd, 2012 • Quill Archives, Digital Media Toolbox
Digital Media Toolbox
Pinterest might have a reputation as a social network for sharing recipes and fashion tips, but news organizations are embracing it in innovating ways. In case you’re not acquainted, Pinterest is an image-based social network where users post links and photos onto different topic boards.
April 4th, 2011 • Quill Archives, Digital Media Toolbox
Digital Media Toolbox
Let’s face it: Foursquare can be a little creepy. The mobile social networking site lets you “check in” to places you visit using your smart phone. By linking to your Facebook and Twitter accounts, your visits become public knowledge among your friends and followers.
