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In addition to facing a challenging job market, journalism students today must increasingly learn a new set of skills to stay relevant in the marketplace. In response, a growing number of educational institutions are innovating to prepare the next generation of journalists. What are some of the most promising examples of new programs you have developed, taken or found? Share your suggestions and let us know why you think others would find them useful.

Shaping 21st Century Journalism: Leveraging a “Teaching Hospital Model” in Journalism Education

A new vision for J-schools as vital contributors to community, centers of practice with real impact, “laboratories of innovation” contributing to the “policymaking process that underpins them.”

New Media Toolkit

Well organized and easily accessible, a guide to digital publishing tools that covers essential bases without overwhelming. Begin or advance your know-how in SEO, multimedia, impact and more.

Reynolds Center Beat Basics by veteran business journalists

Shorten your ramp as you start a new business beat with tips, background, and pitfalls for covering topics from agriculture to transportation. A model for sharing knowledge in your own newsroom.

Data Journalism Handbook

Created by passionate, practicing journalists, this free how-to helps you “combine the traditional ‘nose for news’ and...a compelling story, with the sheer scale and range of digital information.”

Society for New Communications Research

Tap into bright brains bridging the gap between new communications theory and reality. Deep study and practical applications offered in the work of diverse thinkers.

Socialbrite Sharing Center

Rich in resources to increase your impact through social media, communication tools and strong partnerships, “a learning & sharing hub for social good.”

The Civic Commons

A community forum that can help publishers tap into local knowledge and sentiment, discover citizen journalists, and cover local issues in new ways.

Tweets for Keeps April 1 – April 7, 2012

This week, we examine the importance of youth and diversity in media, then share tips to get the job done: build a local news site, crowdsource content with consent, and leverage sales staff.

Mobile Media Toolkit

Use your phone to help you report, publish or broadcast smarter with mobile tools. This Knight funded project offers special pages for pros, citizen journalists and news/media organizations.

#wjchat

A lively, weekly Twitter chat for web journalists. Share tips, find colleagues, learn, teach and consider new possibilities. Mission: “Saving the world...well, journalism first.”
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