9 Free Webinars This Week about Design, Journalism, Social Media, Public Records, & More
/Mon, March 11 - Human-Centered Design in CX
What: Learn: What human-centered design is and how it can be applied to CX; To use cases of successful human-centered design CX projects; Find out where human-centered design can encounter barriers.
Who: Jonathan Rubin, User Research Team Lead, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
When: 4 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: GovLoop
Mon, March 11 - A Sunshine Week talk with Laura Mollo, ‘the FOIA lady’
What: The SPJ Freedom of Information Committee will lead a Sunshine Week talk with Laura Mollo, also known as the ‘FOIA lady’ to talk about how to change your community using FIOA.
Who: Laura Mollo, also known as the ‘FOIA lady’ of Richlands, Virginia. Mollo, a stay-at-home mom, discovered that residents of her small Tazewell County town were put on hold when they called 911. Mollo used FOIA to change how her town handled 911 calls in her community despite the threats and intimidation she received.
When: 7:30, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists New England.
Tue, March 12 - 30 Minute Skills: Campaign Reporting 102
What: How to follow the money being received and spent by specific campaigns. How to report responsibly on current polling. How to handle opposition research.
Who: Ted Nesi, WPRI-Providence
When: 11 am, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The New England First Amendment Coalition
Tue, March 12 - FOIA 101: A Public Records Primer for Everyone
What: Whether someone has never filed a request before or if they’re trying to pick up some additional tips and tactics, this FOIA 101 training will help file smarter requests that get responded to more quickly while releasing more information. Covering the basics of both federal FOIA and state records laws, participants will leave with a solid approach for turning their questions and story ideas into concrete requests. They will also be introduced to a range of techniques to help them research and file while also solid first steps to overcoming common points of resistance.
When: 1 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists
Tue, March 12 - How to use Ocean Data for Journalism
What: Regular collection and analysis of data related to the ocean is essential for monitoring the health of the ecosystem and identifying trends and changes over time. By highlighting issues such as overfishing and plastic pollution, journalists can foster public engagement and support the body of knowledge related to ocean governance and management.
Who: Alexandra Talty is a multi-media journalist based in the US; Alexander More is a climate and health scientist at Harvard University; Georgios Hatzimanolis is the head of global communications and branding at Kpler; Jean-Charles Gordon is the ship tracking director at Kpler.
When: 10:30 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Pulitzer Center
Wed, March 13 - Can You Prepare Today for the Digital Opportunities of Tomorrow?
What: We’ll talk about how brand managers, sales professionals, entrepreneurs and marketers need to be looking at a new digital landscape that will: Create fully immersive experiences that optimize revenue for brands, users and consumers Help consumers make better-informed purchasing decisions Enable companies to create virtual stores to sell digital and physical goods.
Who: Shurick Agapitov Founder, Xsolla.
When: 12 noon, Pacific
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Magazine Network
Thu, March 14 - Using Social Media To Build Your Brand and Connect With Your Audience
What: Some tips, tricks, and examples of how him and others have used social media to grow their digital presence while also using that to develop a reciprocal relationship with an audience.
Who: Ty Rushing, co-founder and president of the Iowa Association of Black Journalists and senior editor of Iowa Starting Line.
When: 2 pm
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Virginia Press Association
Thu, March 14 - FOIA rights and guidelines for college students
What: If you’re a college journalist who is unfamiliar with Freedom of Information (FOI) laws or need help submitting a records request, SPJ and SPLC will give you a step-by-step guide.
Who: Student Press Law Center senior legal counsel Mike Hiestand.
When: 4 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: The Student Press Law Center and the Society of Professional Journalists
Fri, March 15 - The Appeals Process: Steps to take when your FOIA requests are denied
What: Practical advice on the records appeals process: how to start, how to track, and how to succeed with your open records requests. Whether you are seeking federal, state, or local records, you’ll learn how to get the information you’re after.
Who: Nate Jones FOIA director, Washington Post; Gunita Singh Staff attorney, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press; Mark Walker Investigative reporter, New York Times.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The National Press Club’s Journalism Institute