Let’s get this straight, the more than 180 people registered for the fourth annual BarCamp NewsInnovation are really impressive. See the list and register yourself here. The group of attendees is always standout for an unconference on the future of news, and this year may reach another height. As we have in the past, we … [Read more…]
Here is a more detailed rough schedule for the 2012 BarCamp NewsInnovation presented by the Center for Public Interest Journalism. Throughout, we’ll be again encouraging BCNI attendees to be involved in the Open Gov ‘News’ Hackathon in the TV Studio room. 9 a.m.: Doors open at Annenberg Hall, Temple University, North Philadelphia 9:30 a.m.: Welcome, … [Read more…]
Good hackathons usually start with good ideas. The early team formation process often makes or breaks a crush of programming fun, so we’ve gotten in the habit of bringing together some ideas before hand. In two weeks, looking at the judges, the prizes, the fact that we’ll feed you and surround you with smart people, … [Read more…]
Though it’s on the lips of every media agency, crowdsourcing is still an often under-utilized and poorly executed craft of news gathering.
Like last year, the BCNI un-conference will be running conterminously with a hackathon. This year, the work will be more focused: to help blossom creativity and leverage on-board talent. So, you’re invited to the first Open Gov ‘News’ Hackathon presented by Tropo, which will be dedicated to building tools that help inform communities. Register here, … [Read more…]