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# First School for Bloggers
OhmyNews Citizen Journalism School

By Bianca | Published 2007-12-24 | World
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohmynews-citizen-journalism-school
References: [english.ohmynews](http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?at_code=432682)

Doesn't the whole beauty of blogging lie in the fact that anyone can do it, regardless of their journalist experience? The first ever [citizen journalism school](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quartz-intelligence-newsroom) opened its door in November to those interested in becoming the [best darn bloggers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vip-blogging-resources) they can.

OhmyNews Citizen Journalism School, near Seoul, South Korea, has courses focused on [digital media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-blogging), citizen journalism, user-created content and technology.

The gallery shows images of the actual school.

**Implications** - I think it's quite amazing that such a school exists as blogs have become a reliable source of information for those in the webosphere. Hopefully, more academies such as these start appearing in North America so that I can attend one.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.7/10
- Popularity: 28% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Citizen Journalism Education:** The rise of citizen journalism schools presents an opportunity for professionals to learn how to create high-quality and reliable content.
- **Digital Media Training:** As digital media continues to grow, there is a demand for specialized training programs that teach individuals how to navigate and excel in this evolving field.
- **User-created Content Education:** The increasing popularity of user-created content has created a need for educational programs that teach individuals how to produce engaging and impactful content.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Education:** The education industry can capitalize on the rise of citizen journalism schools by offering courses and programs that cater to this growing demand.
- **Media:** Media organizations can explore partnerships with citizen journalism schools to enhance their coverage by leveraging the skills and expertise of trained bloggers.
- **Technology:** The technology industry can benefit from the growth of digital media training by developing innovative tools and platforms that support the creation and distribution of user-generated content.

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