Invisible Inkling

Ryan Sholin on the future of newspapers, online news and journalism education.

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ReportingOn FAQ

July 14, 2008 – 4:49 pm

Over at IdeaLab, I’ve posted the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about ReportingOn.
Like this:
Q: So what am I supposed to say about the story I’m working on?
A: As much or little as you want. Maybe you just want to mention something general about your story and tag your update with your [...]

I happen to know some people with ideas.

July 5, 2008 – 10:11 pm

If you’re not already subscribed to the PBS IdeaLab blog, the forum for Knight News Challenge winners to talk about their projects, spout off on related topics, and generally try to change the world, now would be a good time.
Here’s a few recent posts over there that I’m still thinking about:

Amy Gahran on learning to [...]

Hello, Boston!

June 11, 2008 – 5:30 pm

I’m at the MIT Center of Future Civic Media today and tomorrow meeting with fellow Knight News Challenge winners, Knight Foundation staff, and rock stars from the MIT media lab who are building all kinds of crazy stuff.
Seriously, there are lots of cool kids here, few of whom I’ve met in person before.
Say hello if [...]

ReportingOn 0.3

June 5, 2008 – 8:26 am

There’s a new site up at ReportingOn.com, where you’ll find a blog, a bit more detailed information on the About page, links to ReportingOn on Facebook and Twitter, and the @reportingon Twitter stream, always in flux.
Check it out…

The Challenge

May 14, 2008 – 2:00 pm

I’m proud to announce that ReportingOn won a Knight News Challenge grant. I’m in Las Vegas at the E&P Interactive Media Conference for the announcement of all the winners.
Yesterday, Brein McNamara, another News Challenge winner, said more or less that we’re all in over our heads to some extent.
That’s the right idea.
We’re supposed to [...]