Interactive Journalism: Web 2.0 for Public Purposes The Reynolds School of Journalism University of Nevada, Reno January 19, 2007

Premise of our work “Democracy and journalism are partners.” - McClatchy 2005 Annual Report “A theory of journalism is a theory of democracy.” - Cole C. Campbell, Dean

Opportunities Web 2.0 is changing the way the public gathers information and interacts with each other and with experts.

For Web 2.0 journalism to flourish, it needs to be harnessed to democratic purposes.

Our interactive journalism master’s degree program - A 10-month intensive collaboration that immerses graduate fellows in Web 2.0 technologies - Introduces them to environmental issues of the West - Creates a form of journalism as democratic practice

Our interactive news laboratory: Lake Tahoe - A national treasure facing serious environmental questions. - Surrounding communities are fragmented and poorly served by existing media. - The University of Nevada has substantial resources devoted to environmental issues at Tahoe.

A site that builds community Launching March 1, 2007

Web 2.0: User-generated content TahoeNotebook

Web 2.0: Conversation TahoeAgenda

Web 2.0: Interaction TahoeDeliberate

Web 2.0: Civic Engagement TahoePromise

Imagine a journalism that … - Incorporates an architecture of participation. - Harnesses the collective intelligence of the audience through participation. - Creates trust and community through interactivity. - Provides the foundation for deliberation and public judgment.

We invite you to join us and our partners Gannett Foundation: $16,000 and two employees from the Reno Gazette- Journal Sunbelt Communications: $40,000 and one employee from the NBC affiliate in Reno, KRNV Swift Communications: One employee from the Swift newspaper chain (authorized two) For more information: Dr. Donica Mensing Director of Graduate Studies The Reynolds School of Journalism University of Nevada, Reno Tel: (775)