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Understanding Media: Process and Principles
Based on the media literacy unit of our High Five curriculum, this course is designed to make high school students, college students and the general public critical consumers of various messages so they can make more informed decisions. It is the latest installment in our ongoing collaboration with NewsU at The Poynter Institute.

Coaching Tomorrow's Journalists
This course, developed in partnership with NewsU at The Poynter Institute, outlines a variety of ways to capture the attention of rookie reporters and shape their training. You'll learn what to say (and what not to say) when offering feedback, and you'll have access to colleagues who share your joys as well as your challenges in working with eager young journalists.

Targeting New Audiences: Finding Your Niche
You want to create a new publication for a specific audience. But how do you know if a Web site or a print product would be more successful? This free course, developed in partnership with NewsU at The Poynter Institute, will help you get to know your audience.

NIE Management Skills You Need
This course details the basics of maintaining an effective NIE department. Chapters include curriculum and meeting educational goals, soliciting sponsors and digital NIE. Note: Use naa as your password.

Virtual Lawyer
The Student Press Law Center’s Virtual Lawyer is ready to conduct a short online interview with you that will assist it in finding general answers to your media law questions and/or direct you to the best resources for additional information.