How to Use Technology as a Journalist

Before current technology, journalists relied on the basics: a pen, paper, a typewriter and usually their own two feet to get the story. Nowadays, not only has technology changed the nature of journalism forever but also without technology, a journalist can't compete. Use technology as a journalist and stay ahead of the game.

Instructions

1. Know that Web 2.0 has changed the nature of journalism and reporting forever. See that everyone reports and publishes these days, and people no longer rely solely on typical news outlets, such as newspapers, radio and television to get timely new information. Read blogs and forums on the web to often find valuable information you may not be able to find anywhere else.

2. Think about starting your own blog, forum or authority website to stay with the quickly changing current of events. Exchange information in seconds, and utilize it to enhance your news stories.

3. Peruse news websites from around the world and set up RSS feeds for news headlines as well as blog entries and podcasts to stay abreast of breaking news and the latest changes locally, nationally and globally.

4. Set up text alerts on your cell phone so that various news services and other sources can constantly feed your phone recent news and other information.

5. Use your computer, cell phone and other digital equipment to obtain instant audio and footage of breaking news and events. Broadcast from your computer, cell phone or other devices. Instantly send and receive images and information around the world.