Produced in collaboration with the WHO, UNESCO and UNDP, this course -- created by the University of Texas-Austin and the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas -- helps journalists to improve their coverage of the pandemic. The course is offered in English, Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish and is self-directed. (Chinese and Hindi self-directed versions are also in the works and will be posted here in the coming months.) The course is free and available to journalists who are interested in acquiring new knowledge and resources to improve your coverage and understanding of the pandemic.The course was originally presented in May 2020 as a four-week virtual massive open online course (MOOC). Maryn McKenna, a former CNN reporter, created, curated, and presented the content for the course, which includes video classes, readings, exercises, and more. The course materials are broken up into five modules:Intro Module: Introduction to the course and the outline of topicsModule 1: Where did COVID-19 come from?Module 2: Covering COVID-19 right nowModule 3: The hope for treatments and vaccinesModule 4: Coronavirus: The way forwardClick here to take this self-directed course
Journalism in a Pandemic: A Self-Directed Course for Journalists on COVID-19 Coverage
A self-directed course for journalists on covering COVID-19 has been launched, produced by WHO, UNESCO, and UNDP, with content created by the University of Texas-Austin. This course is available in multiple languages and aims to enhance journalists' understanding and reporting on the pandemic. For Iran, this initiative could improve the quality of pandemic-related journalism amidst ongoing health challenges.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
A self-directed online course for journalists on COVID-19 coverage has been launched, aimed at improving reporting standards during the pandemic. The course is available in multiple languages and includes various educational resources.
- The course was originally presented in May 2020 as a four-week MOOC.
- It includes five modules covering the origins of COVID-19, current coverage, treatments, and future outlook.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of accurate journalism in health crises, as misinformation can have severe consequences.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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