Hi-tech technologies in the degrees in Journalism. Curricula, training of journalists and proposals for curricular insertion

Abstract

The objective of this research is threefold. First, the training offer related to high technologies in degrees in Journalism at Spanish universities is identified. Second, it’s intended to know whether journalists who work in the media have competences and skills specific to use these tools in the creation of content. Finally, different teaching subjects for the curricular insertion of hi-tech journalism have proposed. To achieve these purposes, a mixed methodology has been used, with a qualitative type procedure, such as content analysis applied to the 768 subjects that make up the 17 undergraduate study plans that are the subject of this research; and quantitative, such as the online questionnaire provided to professionals in the sector (N=131) in order to know if they have specialized training to use high technology in communication processes. The results reveal that the teaching-learning of emerging and disruptive information technologies is beginning to be identified in the degrees in Journalism of Spanish public universities. In the workplace, professionals also begin training on how to apply artificial intelligence, drones, mobiles and immersive techniques to content creation. However, the training offer on this discipline is still in its infancy, so different subjects are proposed in which the teaching-learning of hi-tech journalism can be included in the degrees in Journalism.