Video files in the moduleThis page contains all the videos from the module. Note:
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which you can download by visiting Apple's
Web site. Florida Today's Matt Reed talks about crowdsourcingFlorida Today has helped pioneer the move towards the use of crowdsourcing techniques in mainstream journalism. Assistant Managing Editor Matt Reed, who oversees much of the effort, agreed to make these videos answering our questions about how the newspaper engages its readers. We thank Matt and his employer, Gannett Co. Inc., for giving us permission to use the videos as part of this module.
Crowdsourcing exampleRun time: 1:16 Crowdsourcing definitionRun time: :28Tips for getting startedRun time: :42 Crowdsourcing adviceRun time: :46 Doug Thompson talks about idea generationWe asked Doug Thompson, a veteran journalist who now runs Blue Ridge Muse, to reflect on tips and tricks for getting good story ideas. He offers some down-to-earth, get-out-of-the-office advice. We appreciate his agreeing to help out. Get out and connect to the communityRun time: 1:09 Listening pays off in story ideasRun time: 1:34
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