(Photo cred: freepixels) Toronto Star reporter Jim Rankin sees where the future is going.
Rankin said he believed that websites will become a thing of the past at a Ryerson journalism lecture today. He sees future generations accessing information quickly, on devices like Blackberries and iPhones, instead of personal computers.
Rankin emphasized that technology is changing journalism. He told the class that in today's world, reporters must not only write, but also photograph, shoot video, and even Tweet. He reccommended that students learn online formatting now, as it will become critcal in the future.
"Data is finding a real nice home online," said Rankin.
Although, he admitted the challenge with the Internet is making sure people see your work.
Rankin is familiar with this issue from personal experience. He helped create Crime & Punishment; a Toronto Star website, based on Ontario's criminal data.
Although the feature was nominated for a National Newspaper Award, Rankin admitted that he suspects its hit rate is low, due to complications that make it hard to find on the Toronto Star website.
Rankin is always adjusting with technology. He referred to his latest online project as a "scaled down version" of his Crime & Punishment site; improved and more concise, so it is attractive to readers.
Rankin said he believed that websites will become a thing of the past at a Ryerson journalism lecture today. He sees future generations accessing information quickly, on devices like Blackberries and iPhones, instead of personal computers.
Rankin emphasized that technology is changing journalism. He told the class that in today's world, reporters must not only write, but also photograph, shoot video, and even Tweet. He reccommended that students learn online formatting now, as it will become critcal in the future.
"Data is finding a real nice home online," said Rankin.
Although, he admitted the challenge with the Internet is making sure people see your work.
Rankin is familiar with this issue from personal experience. He helped create Crime & Punishment; a Toronto Star website, based on Ontario's criminal data.
Although the feature was nominated for a National Newspaper Award, Rankin admitted that he suspects its hit rate is low, due to complications that make it hard to find on the Toronto Star website.
Rankin is always adjusting with technology. He referred to his latest online project as a "scaled down version" of his Crime & Punishment site; improved and more concise, so it is attractive to readers.
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