7 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism, Social Media & More
/Tue, Nov 5 - Introduction to Solutions Journalism
What: In this webinar we’ll talk about the basic principles and pillars of solutions journalism, talk about why it’s important, explain key steps in reporting a solutions story, and share tips and resources for journalists interested in investigating how people are responding to social problems.
When: 9 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Solutions Journalism
Tue, Nov 5 - The Neuroscience of Memorable Content
What: Learn what it takes to keep your audiences’ brains engaged and likely to recall. The reasons why it is hard for audiences to remember business content. The habits that lead to forgettable content and how to avoid them. The latest neuroscience insights and practical guidelines on how the business brain processes information and remembers it
Who: Carmen Simon, Ph.D. Cognitive Neuroscientist, Founder of Enhancive
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Magazine Network
Wed, Nov 6 - Trademarks and Copyrights Basic: Understanding and Protecting Your Intellectual Property
What: Best practices and legal solutions for protecting your brand and copyrights.
Who: Jonathan Phillips, Partner, Phillips and Bathke PC Attorneys
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Bradley University
Wed, Nov 6 - Social Media Dos and Don’ts
What: Not all social media platforms are the same, and not all content is equal. Join us for a webinar about getting the most out of your social media presences. We’ll discuss the Dos and Don’ts of social media, some of the hurdles libraries face, and how to increase engagement with your audiences.
Who: Cordelia Anderson, library marketing and communications consultant and the author of Library Marketing and Communications: Strategies to Increase Relevance and Results, from ALA Editions.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Cordelia Anderson Consulting
Wed, Nov 6 - AI and Educational Leadership: Driving Innovation and Equity
What: In this webinar, you will: Create a clear vision that leaders can use to integrate AI into organizational goals. Gain practical insights into AI tools currently in use. Discuss effective strategies for seamless implementation. Address critical challenges like training, equity, and infrastructure.
Who: Isabelle Hau Stanford University, Executive Director, Accelerator for Learning; Mike Gadsby CEO, 03; Victoria Pu, Ph.D. Co-founder and CEO, PACE App AI; Nneka J. McGee, J.D., Ed.D. Founder and CEO, Muon Global; Megan Pattenhouse, Director of Learning Design, Digital Promise.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Education Week
Thu, Nov 7 - Visual Storytelling & AI Insights using Data Commons
What: Learn how to use open data to support your work? Have a data story you want to share with your target audience? Curious how machine learning and AI can help you get new insights from your data? Join us for an engaging introduction to these topics with our expert panel, using Data Commons as our primary source.
Who: Mike Yeaton TechSoup Data Commons Program Manager; Hasan Khalid TechSoup UX & Data Visualization Engineer; Mansi Shah TechSoup Technical Advisor, Data Commons
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: TechSoup
Thu, Nov 7 - How to illustrate stories in your publication without getting into trouble
What: Learn news photography basics, camera tips, sourcing images, and licensing.
Who: Chaz Muth, newsroom director for Trinity Washington University
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Catholic Media Association
Fri, Nov 8 - The Impact of Layoffs – and How to Weather Them
What: The Institute for Independent Journalists started collecting data on newsroom layoffs at the beginning of 2024, in an effort to uncover patterns of race, class and gender. In this webinar, IIJ founder Katherine Reynolds Lewis will announce the findings of our survey of laid off journalists, and layoff survivors will share strategies for weathering this now-common part of the industry.
Who: Janice Llamoca, Freelance Senior Producer, Former VICE Audio; Katherine Lewis, Founder, The IIJ; Maudlyne Ihejirika, the Field Foundation; Yowei Shaw, Creator and Host, Proxy
When: 12 noon, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The Institute for Independent Journalists