Think you know no one of importance? Most important people were once nobodies. A high school classroom of future leaders. (Illustration by News Decoder) In News Decoder’s Top Tips, we share advice for young people from experts in journalism, media literacy and...
People might read about a problem but they’ll soon move on if the story doesn’t convince them something needs to be done. They need proof. Cassandra, from Greek mythology, in front of the ruins of Troy, bemoaning that no one listened to her warnings....
Media often reports climate change as a doom and gloom scenario and ends up pushing people away. Can we get them to tune in and take action? Listen to the “Eyes on Climate” podcast. In News Decoder’s Top Tips, we share advice for young people from...
Relentlessly bad news makes people anxious and depressed. But there is good news to tell, if you make an effort to find it. Real examples of good news headlines on an imagined Google news feed. (llustration by News Decoder) In News Decoder’s Top Tips, we share...
When you interview someone you might be more nervous than the person you interview. Here’s some tips for setting yourself at ease so you can get great info. Man being interviewed by a woman. (Credit: Gustavo Fring/Pexels) In News Decoder’s Top Tips, we...
Conspiracy theories are fun to argue about but they are dangerous ideas to spread. Here’s some ideas to help you avoid doing that. Two teens discuss conspiracy theories. (Illustration by News Decoder) In News Decoder’s Top Tips, we share advice for young...
Not everyone can attend big events like COP29 or protests in big cities. The job of the journalist is to be there for those who can’t. Activists participate in the People’s Plenary at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, 21 November 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan....
Even if you think you won’t win, there is value to entering media competitions. And maybe, you might win. (Illustration by News Decoder) In News Decoder’s Top Tips, we share advice for young people from experts in journalism, media literacy and education....
We’re positive climate change is happening. But reporting doesn’t have to be all negative. A news reporter stands in front of a solar farm with smokestacks and windmills in the background. (Illustration by News Decoder) In News Decoder’s Top Tips, we...
We fear AI taking over the world. But wouldn’t it be great if it could take over some tedious tasks and free us up to do great things? It can. The recording of the October Decoder Dialogue, “From Newsrooms to Classrooms: Real Talk about Artificial...