Mediactive

The current woes of journalism have received widespread attention - declining readership, failing publishers, complaints of bias and irrelevancy. How can we live in an information age unless we have access to information? This book delves into the potential of collaborative news making with practical, tested advice for consumers and creators alike. Students, journalists, and anyone concerned with the future of democratic debate will find strategies and techniques for making the news vibrant again. Amateurs will learn how to swim with the pros. And if you have been a passive consumer of news, you'll understand why, and how, becoming active users of media will help them in a world of nearly infinite sources of information. Written by Dan Gillmor, "Mediactive" is much more than a book. It's a media project with many interrelated elements. Learn strategies for finding and creating credible, reliable information. Understand key principles for media consumers and creators. Discover why journalism still matters, how it can thrive in a digital world, and how we can all become part of the news ecosystem.
Recognize why journalists of all kinds, pro and amateur, need to be transparent about their worldviews and methods. Learn how some laws and many societal norms need to be upgraded in an age of media saturation. Understand why everyone needs to be a publisher. Also learn how schools, parents and media creators can lead the way in bringing these principles to a new generation.