In honor of its 15th anniversary, CommonWealth Magazine is taking a look at some of the challenges and opportunities created by the changes in the world of journalism. As part of its coverage, the magazine which is published by the nonpartisan public affairs think tank MassINC, features an article about how collaboration, including tapping the […]
Article · November 8, 2011 by Elizabeth R. Miller
Gia Arbogast, branch administrator for the Miami-Dade Public Library System describes how YOUMedia Miami will engage teens in building digital literacy skills Libraries have a fundamental role in how attached people are to where they live, Knight’s Paula Ellis, vp/strategic initiatives, told a gathering of library and civic leaders last week. That’s particularly important because […]
Article · November 7, 2011 by Elizabeth R. Miller
Above: Knight VP for Journalism and Media Innovation Michael Maness on the future of the News Challenge In case you missed it, here are some highlights from last week’s Mozilla Festival in London: * Friday at the festival, we announced the 2011/12 Knight-Mozilla News Technology Fellows, a group of five coders who will be embedded […]
Article · November 7, 2011 by Elizabeth R. Miller
Gia Arbogast, branch administrator for the Miami-Dade Public Library System Soon at a Miami library, high school kids will learn how to use technology to visualize their favorite book, create short animated films, even tell an autobiographical, digital story. Called YOUMedia, the Knight-funded digital literacy classes are a way to get kids to think critically […]
Article · November 4, 2011 by Elizabeth R. Miller
Over the next two days, directors of some of the most creative libraries in the U.S. and key civic leaders are sharing ways public libraries can help strengthen community engagement. The Urban Libraries Partners for Success Conference 2011 brings together thought leaders in today’s civic engagement movement and young people who will shape the future of […]
Article · November 3, 2011 by Elizabeth R. Miller
Dec. 8 update: Check out the Civic Debate Wall in action! As a way to encourage dialogue about the most critical issues facing Florida and the nation, this fall the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida launched a 44-by-26 inch interactive wall. The Great Civil Debate Wall, aimed specifically at engaging students, will […]
Article · November 2, 2011 by Elizabeth R. Miller
Adela Navarro Bello, Parisa Hafezi, Chiranuch Premchaiporn, Kate Adie. Photo by Vince Bucci/PictureGroup A luncheon today in New York City is honoring women journalists who have faced danger reporting the news. For showing dedication to covering violence, corruption and social unrest in their countries, Adela Navarro Bello of Mexico, Parisa Hafezi of Iran and Chiranuch […]
Article · October 27, 2011 by Elizabeth R. Miller
Last week, Knight Foundation released a new report offering a detailed look at some of the country’s leading online local nonprofit news ventures. READ Full Report: “Getting Local: How Nonprofit News Ventures Seek Sustainability“ News Release: “New report: Nonprofit news sites – and their search for sustainability“ Several media organizations who covered the report emphasized authors’ […]
Article · October 25, 2011 by Elizabeth R. Miller
Knight Foundation Journalism Program Associate Jose Zamora recently won a Worldwide Photography Gala Award for the following image: Zamora’s photo of graffiti in the Wynwood Art District of Miami won 1st prize in the September Pollux Awards category of non professional single image for Environmental Issues. According to Zamora: “The shot juxtaposes the graffiti, which […]
Article · October 24, 2011 by Elizabeth R. Miller
Hello, welcome to @KnightFdn, Knight Foundation’s new way of bringing you brief updates about our efforts to foster informed & engaged communities. – @FCC, @knightfdn and other philanthropy and business leaders launch national effort to ensure greater Internet adoption for more Americans #video – University Park Alliance partners with real estate developer to bring new […]
Article · October 22, 2011 by Elizabeth R. Miller
Safecast Talk by Joi Ito at MIT Media Lab autumn event from Safecast Japan on Vimeo. Following Japan’s earthquake and tsunami in March 2011 and the subsequent Fukushima Daiichi power plant meltdown, information about the affected areas and levels of nuclear contamination has been difficult to find. Today, Knight Foundation announced that citizen scientists and […]
Article · October 21, 2011 by Elizabeth R. Miller