We Took Facebook's e-Learning Courses for Journalists - NewsWhip | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Facebook is training journalists through online courses. What does this mean for publishers and content creators?

Facebook is joining the likes of Khan Academy and Coursera with “e-learning courses for journalists”. Four courses are offered so that reporters can learn how to use Facebook’s products and services to enhance their content. 

We decided to try out them out. Beyond the material itself, the lessons reveal insights about how Facebook sees the future of publishing and content. The current selection of courses goes over how journalists can:

  • best utilize Facebook and Instagram,
  • engage their audience with Facebook Live,
  • create immersive storytelling through virtual reality (360) content,
  • and produce Instant Articles...