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Training: AI for Journalists – Understanding, Tools, and Future Trends
2025-04-23 11:00 - 2025-04-25 14:00 UTC | Zoom
📅 Dates: April 23, 24, 25
⏰ Time: 11:00 – 14:00 CET (3 hours per day)
📍 Online Training (Zoom)
Registration: Link
Language – English
Attendance is Free
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the media industry, revolutionizing how journalists research, verify, and create content. This three-day intensive training is designed specifically for journalists and media professionals to gain a solid understanding of AI, its applications in journalism, and the future of AI-powered workflows.
Through expert-led sessions, practical examples, and discussions, participants will explore AI fundamentals, newsroom innovations, ethical considerations, and hands-on tools that can enhance their reporting and storytelling.
Who Should Attend?

Journalists, editors, and content creators
Media professionals interested in AI applications
Investigative reporters and fact-checkers
Digital newsroom managers and innovation leads

Training Agenda
📌 Day 1: Understanding AI

What is AI? Concepts & definitions
Types of AI (fundamental & foundational)
Myths vs Reality
AI milestones: From early computing to deep learning
How AI works: Deep learning, computer vision, machine learning
AI ethics in journalism
Discussion & Q&A

📌 Day 2: AI in Journalism & Media

How AI is transforming newsrooms
AI in content creation (fact-checking, user engagement)
AI tools for investigative journalism
Detecting deepfake and disinformation
Free & paid AI tools
AI-generated articles and other content
Discussion & Q&A

📌 Day 3: The Future of AI & Your AI Workspace

Will AI replace journalists?
Practical AI tools for journalists
Hands-on experiment with AI tools
Automating journalism tasks: transcription, video editing, summarization
Key takeaways and implementation strategies
Final discussion & Q&A

Trainer: Sandro Kanelaki
Sandro Kanelaki is an expert in digital transformation and entrepreneurship with extensive experience across industries, from banking to media. He has successfully led digital transformation projects for various businesses, helping them leverage AI and digital tools for efficiency and innovation.

He is the co-founder of Assisto.ge, an AI startup that empowers businesses with AI-driven solutions, and the co-founder of Founders.ge, a leading business media outlet in Georgia that shares knowledge on entrepreneurship, AI, technology, and digital transformation. His deep understanding of AI’s impact on media and business makes him an ideal mentor for this training.

Exploring Data Journalism and its Future
2025-01-18 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Zoom
Exploring Data Journalism and its Future
This three-day interactive training is designed for journalists seeking to enhance their skills in data journalism. Participants will gain practical insights, explore tools, and collaborate on projects to better understand the growing importance of data in storytelling.
Who Should Attend:

Journalists and Editors: Professionals looking to enhance their storytelling capabilities using data and uncover new narratives through analytics.
Media Professionals: Those interested in leveraging data to improve reporting quality and audience engagement.
Content Creators: Professionals in content development who aim to integrate data insights into their work.

Training details:

Date – 18, 19, 20 January
Time – 14:00PM – 17:00PM (CET)
Format – online (Zoom)
Language – English
Attendance is free

Additional details (instructions for attending ) will be sent to you by email.
Day1:

Why data journalism matters now?
What is data and how journalists use them?
Reviewing good and bad practices of data journalism

Day 2:

How to find the stories behind numbers?
Team work
What are the online tools to work on data?

Day 3:

Individual work
Whas is future of data journalism and how can we use AI for it?

For Registration please fill the Form – Registration

About Trainer

Nino Bakradze is an editor-in-chief and co-founder of the Investigative Journalists’ Team, iFact. She holds a master’s degree in media management and journalism from the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA). With 14 years of experience as a journalist and 10 years as an investigative reporter, Ms. Bakradze has contributed significantly to the field of investigative journalism.
Ms. Bakradze has worked on high-profile international investigations, including the Panama Papers (2015-2016) and the Pandora Papers, in collaboration with the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). From 2016 to 2022, she led the Data Journalism course for both undergraduate and graduate students at GIPA.
In 2019-2023, under her leadership, iFact partnered with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) to implement a one-year Investigative Journalism Training Program. Ms. Bakradze continues to lead educational programs on different levels, fostering the next generation of investigative/data journalists.

Registration

The High-Quality Multimedia Content
2024-07-26 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-24 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-23 13:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Dubai)
Multimedia Content Creation Workshop Series
Join us for an immersive workshop series designed to elevate your skills in multimedia content creation. Spread across five days, each module offers four hours of focused learning and hands-on practice. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your existing skills, this training is perfect for individuals interested in infographics, video editing, photo editing, podcasting, and multimedia platforms.
Who Should Attend:

Aspiring content creators
Journalists looking to enhance their storytelling through multimedia
Anyone interested in enhancing their multimedia content creation skills

Training details:

Date – July 22 – 26
Duration of training – 4 hours/day
Time – 11:00AM – 15:00PM (CET)
Format – online (Zoom)
Language – English
Attendance is free

Additional details (instructions for attending ) will be sent to you by email.
The workshop includes five independent modules, each with a duration of four hours.
Monday, July 22: 11:00 AM – 15:00 PM (CET)
Module 1: Creating Infographics and Visual Content
· Introduction to infographic design principles
· Hands-on practice with creating infographics and visual content

Tuesday, July 23: 11:00 AM – 15:00 PM (CET)
Module 2: Video Editing Essentials (Beginners level)
· Principles of video storytelling
· Introduction to basic video editing software and tools
· Hands-on practice with basic video editing tasks

Wednesday, July 24: 11:00 AM – 15:00 PM (CET)
Module 3: Photo Shooting and Editing
· Principles of Photo storytelling
· Overview of photo editing software and tools
· Techniques for enhancing and manipulating images

Thursday, July 25: 11:00 AM – 15:00 PM (CET)
Module 4: Podcasting Basics
· Introduction to podcasting and its significance in modern media
· Overview of podcasting tools and platforms
· Tips for creating engaging podcast content

Friday, July 26: 11:00 AM – 15:00 PM (CET)
Module 5: Online Platforms for Multimedia Content Design
· Review of various online platforms for multimedia content creation
· Hands-on exploration of platform features and capabilities
· Tips for choosing the right platform for specific multimedia projects

Each workshop will last for 4 hours, providing ample time for in-depth exploration and practical exercises. Participants will gain new insights into multimedia production while also having the opportunity to share their own practices and experiences.
For Registration please fill the Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesNgVk8rASUsyqRVLPY6GwMorgtb23L8-cu1ljIGAKc8ZZbA/viewform?usp=sf_link

The High-Quality Multimedia Content
2024-07-22 13:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Zoom

Dealing with Disinformation
2024-05-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
This module focuses on open-source investigation (OSINT) techniques and the analysis of
information operations and disinformation narratives. Participants will learn about Russian
information operations and propaganda techniques, how to conduct investigations on Facebook,
verify suspicious photos and videos, analyze websites, and identify footage locations using maps
and satellite imagery. The training series includes presentations, demonstrations of relevant
tools, analysis of case studies, and practical exercises.

Training details
Date – May 15, 16, 21, 23, 28
Duration of training – 2 hours/day
Time – 10:00AM – 12:00PM (CET)
Format – online (Zoom)

Platform – Zoom
Language – English
Attendance is free
Additional details (instructions for attending ) will be sent to you by email.
Module: Dealing with Disinformation
1) Propaganda tactics and Russian operations – 2 hours.

How does propaganda work?
Tactics and maneuvers
Ways to identify propaganda

2) Facebook analysis – 2 hours.

Information analysis
Disinformation detection
Prevention measures

3) Photos/videos – 2 hours.

Challenges in photo and video analysis
Techniques for identification

4) Website analysis – 2 hours.

Identifying trusted and untrusted websites
Recognition of fake information on websites

5) Geolocation – 2 hours

About Trainers:

Sopo Gelava is a Research Associate at the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab
(DFRLab). She was a Technical Information Data Specialist for the USAID Georgia Information
Integrity Program, implemented by the Zinc Network. She teaches Fact-Checking and
Verification and Disinformation Research and Analysis at the University of Georgia. Before,
she led media literacy programs at the Media Development Foundation (MDF) and was
responsible for information verification and data analysis for MDF’s fact-checking
platform Myth Detector.

For Registration please fill the Form

Registration

Recorded Video - Agile Approach to Newsrooms’ Transformation
2024-04-05 08:00 - 2024-05-17 17:00 UTC
This workshop module is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Agile methodology and its application in newsrooms. Participants will gain practical insights and tools to facilitate the transformation of their newsroom operations towards a more agile and adaptive approach.

Agile Approach to Newsrooms’ Transformation
2024-04-04 12:00 - 2024-04-05 17:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Zoom
The workshop module is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Agile methodology and its application in newsrooms. Participants will gain practical insights and tools to facilitate the transformation of their newsroom operations towards a more agile and adaptive approach.
Date : 4.– 5. April
Duration of training: 5 hours/day
Time – 10:00 – 15:00 CET
Format: online
Platform – Zoom
Language – English
Attendance is free
Registration and more details here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSf6E1dNxxaMOQ…/viewform
The link will be sent to you per email latest two days ahead.
Trainer: Dachi Grdzelishvili
Dachi Grdzelishvili is a highly experienced journalist and media manager from Georgia. With nearly two decades of involvement in the media industry, Dachi has showcased his versatility through roles as a reporter, anchor, and producer for some of the leading media organizations in Georgia. Throughout his career, Dachi has made significant contributions to the field of journalism, particularly in the realms of social, political, and educational reporting.
Under his leadership, the popular educational talk-show “Top Ten of Georgia” was produced, drawing parallels to the renowned “Great Britons”series. In addition to his work in traditional media, Dachi has been instrumental in pioneering innovative approaches to media management. For instance, he played a key role in launching Palitra TV, an internet television project that revolutionized digital media consumption in Georgia.
