We hear from educators that they come to ONA to learn about upcoming trends, get skills training on new tools and tech and find inspiration on tackling important issues shaping our field in the classroom. Since these goals cross several of our conference tracks and are also of interest to non-educator attendees, we’ve worked with […]
Each year more than 150 volunteers contribute specialized and general support to help ONA pull off one of the industry’s premier events. We’re producing a series to celebrate some of our amazing conference volunteers, who bring the ONA spirit to life in a number of crucial roles. Say hello when you see them at the […]
At ONA19, the Facebook Journalism Project will host two days of workshops for journalists and newsroom leaders to learn the latest, easiest ways to use our tools on Facebook, Instagram and CrowdTangle. The workshops include the popular Instagram Story School, an hour with political reporters who use CrowdTangle to fight misinformation, and a small publisher’s […]
There are so many networking opportunities and official parties throughout the conference, and our ONA Local groups are also organizing their own gatherings to help you connect with digital journalism communities near where you live. Here are some of the meetups where you can find your neighbors while at ONA19. If you want to gather […]
First time in New Orleans and planning to take a tour? Regular visitor who loves to wander? While there’s a boatload of must-see programming at our conference this year, there’s also a whole history of one of the oldest places in the United States to explore just beyond the doors of the Sheraton and Intercontinental […]
You can’t plan a trip to New Orleans without some time for fun! Beignets, gumbo, Sazeracs and tasty mocktails. Second lines and custom Mardi Gras beads. Find it all in this year’s official (and unofficial) party, events and networking round-up. Note: this post will be updated until the conference opens, so keep checking back. First […]
Each year more than 150 volunteers contribute specialized and general support to help ONA pull off one of the industry’s premier events. We’re producing a series to celebrate some of our amazing conference volunteers, who bring the ONA spirit to life in a number of crucial roles. Say hello when you see them at the […]
Each year more than 150 volunteers contribute specialized and general support to help ONA pull off one of the industry’s premier events. We’re producing a series to celebrate some of our amazing conference volunteers, who bring the ONA spirit to life in a number of crucial roles. Say hello when you see them at the […]
Technically, you’re in New Orleans to learn, not eat (and if you are here to eat, that’s cool too). But even if you’ve packed your conference schedule with panels, try to pencil in time to find the unique food this city’s famous for — and that you can’t get anywhere else except for versions that […]
We’re thrilled to bring you the third annual Journalism 360 Immersive Storytelling Festival during ONA19! The festival will showcase projects from Journalism 360 Challenge winners, finalists in the Online Journalism Awards and other groundbreaking virtual reality and augmented reality explorations. The festival runs Friday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Armstrong Ballroom (8th floor, […]