computational thinking and the next generation of journalists
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Computational thinking and the next generation of journalists
Seth C. LewisUniversity of Minnesota–Twin Cities
ACP summer workshop keynote | July 22, 2011@sethclewis
what can computer science contribute to journalism?
and vice versa?
we’ll get to that, but first …
a story about journalism jobs and entering through the ‘back door’
where the jobs are today
“So, in summary, journalism folks: it is in your economic interests to learn how to make the internets.”
— Andy Boyle, web developer for The Boston Globe
so, um, how do we make the internets, you might ask?
skill set
mind-set
computational thinking
Greg Linchweb producer, The Washington Post
@greglinch
Greg’s skill setOnline: HTML and CSS; working knowledge of JavaScript, PHP, MySQL and XML; experienced in community management and engagement; proficient in producing and hosting podcasts; experienced in customizing and implementing SIMILE widgets.
Software (Windows and Mac): WordPress, including basic theme customization with PHP; Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro; Soundslides; Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and working knowledge of Flash/basic AS3
—from greglinch.com/resume
“Computational thinking involves solving problems, designing systems, and
understanding human behavior, by drawing on the concepts fundamental to
computer science. Computational thinking includes a range of mental tools
that reflect the breadth of the field of computer science.”
— computer scientist Jeannette Wing(h/t Greg Linch)
i.e., thinking like acomputer scientist
computational thinking in the everyday …
and computational thinking in journalism
so, to sum up:
* know the back door* know the interwebs
* broaden your thinking* find the best of ‘outside’ and
bring it ‘inside’ journalism
thanks.
questions?
@sethclewis | sethlewis.org
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