by Marcy Burstiner | 19 Jul 2024 | Journalism, Media Literacy, News Decoder Tips
When you read or hear a story do you feel left out because you don’t know the background? Why do some stories leave us feeling stupid? Professional sports commentators in press box at American football game. (Credit: SDI Productions/Getty Images Signature)...
by Maria Krasinski | 12 Jul 2024 | Art, Journalism, News Decoder Tips
A photo might be worth a thousand words. But an artistic drawing can tell a story in a different, and powerful way. Replica of “The Thinker” by Auguste Rodin at the Varenne metro station in Paris. (Illustration by Maria Krasinski) In News Decoder’s...
by News Decoder | 4 Jul 2024 | Journalism, Media Literacy, News Decoder Updates
Over five days, young people working with News Decoder mastered the art of interviewing and learned what it takes to turn audio into a podcast. Two teens create cover artwork for their podcasts at a News Decoder camp on audio storytelling at the American School of...
by Marcy Burstiner | 28 Jun 2024 | Journalism, News Decoder Tips
In a world where everyone has to have their say, listening has become a lost art. But it is the key to getting the best stories. A deer with big ears listens for predators. (Credit: Magda Ehlers/Pexels) Journalism can be a powerful tool for change. But a story...
by Marcy Burstiner | 21 Jun 2024 | Journalism, Media Literacy, News Decoder Tips
What’s the point of reporting on an unsolvable problem? Instead, identify solutions people can act on. News Decoder’s Program & Communications Manager Cathal O’Luanaigh gives a workshop on podcasting. Credit: News Decoder Journalism can be a...