This slide show describes data generated in a large study of UK hyperlocal news funded by the UK's Arts and Humanities Research Council. It accompanied a paper given at the Community Communication section of the International Association of Media and Communication Researchers conference in Dublin, June 2013.
Is media change creating a more democratic journalism and politics? LSE publi...POLIS LSE
In the first lecture I explained that journalism has traditionally had a role as the Fourth Estate in relation to mainstream politics. I showed that journalism has a particular set of functions in that democratic context of informing, deliberating and accountability. Journalism has many flaws, like politics, but the same things that people criticise in journalism can actually be its strengths.
I ended up by suggesting that the real problem for journalism - and politics in western democracies - is not the inherent failings of these trades but their increasing irrelevance to citizens. In other words, they are losing not authority but attention.
I showed that journalism and its relation to politics has changed over the centuries and more recently for technological, social and economic reasons. But it is arguable at least that journalism has never changed more than in the last couple of decades. What I want to set out today is some thoughts about how these changes might create a different kind of political journalism and ask what impact that might have for democracy itself.
I should say right at the beginning that I don’t know the answer because we are in the middle of this process. The pace of change is rapid. Facebook, which allegedly helped spark revolutions in the Arab world, is only just ten years old. By its very nature, media change self-represents itself in ways that are often unrepresentative of real changes. Much of the evaluation of media change is actually conditioned by people’s social, economic or political perspectives. It is relative, subjective and dynamic. A bit like politics.
Presentation delivered to Internews Afghanistan, in Kabul on 2nd April 2015, looking at social media trends and techniques applicable in the specific geo-political context of the country.
Democracy, Participation and Convergent Media: Case Studies in Contemporary N...Terry Flew
Presentation to "Journalism in the 21st Century: Between Globalization and National Identity". International Communications Association regional conference, University of Melbourne, July 16-17, 2009
Presentation about the article "Political Communication: old and new media relationships", by Michael Gurevitch, Stephen Coleman and Jay G. Blumler, presented during the Political Communication course, in my World Internet Studies Masters in ISCTE-IUL.
Is media change creating a more democratic journalism and politics? LSE publi...POLIS LSE
In the first lecture I explained that journalism has traditionally had a role as the Fourth Estate in relation to mainstream politics. I showed that journalism has a particular set of functions in that democratic context of informing, deliberating and accountability. Journalism has many flaws, like politics, but the same things that people criticise in journalism can actually be its strengths.
I ended up by suggesting that the real problem for journalism - and politics in western democracies - is not the inherent failings of these trades but their increasing irrelevance to citizens. In other words, they are losing not authority but attention.
I showed that journalism and its relation to politics has changed over the centuries and more recently for technological, social and economic reasons. But it is arguable at least that journalism has never changed more than in the last couple of decades. What I want to set out today is some thoughts about how these changes might create a different kind of political journalism and ask what impact that might have for democracy itself.
I should say right at the beginning that I don’t know the answer because we are in the middle of this process. The pace of change is rapid. Facebook, which allegedly helped spark revolutions in the Arab world, is only just ten years old. By its very nature, media change self-represents itself in ways that are often unrepresentative of real changes. Much of the evaluation of media change is actually conditioned by people’s social, economic or political perspectives. It is relative, subjective and dynamic. A bit like politics.
Presentation delivered to Internews Afghanistan, in Kabul on 2nd April 2015, looking at social media trends and techniques applicable in the specific geo-political context of the country.
Democracy, Participation and Convergent Media: Case Studies in Contemporary N...Terry Flew
Presentation to "Journalism in the 21st Century: Between Globalization and National Identity". International Communications Association regional conference, University of Melbourne, July 16-17, 2009
Presentation about the article "Political Communication: old and new media relationships", by Michael Gurevitch, Stephen Coleman and Jay G. Blumler, presented during the Political Communication course, in my World Internet Studies Masters in ISCTE-IUL.
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The term global village is closely associated with Herbert Marshall McLuhan, the Canadian communications theorist and literature professor hailed by many as a prophet for the 20th century. McLuhan's mantra, "the medium is the message," summarized his view of the influence of television, computers, and other electronic information sources in shaping society and modern life. By 1960, he had delineated his concept of the "global village," and by 1970, the public had embraced the term and recognized the idea as both exhilarating and frightening. As a 1970 Saturday Review article noted, "There are no boundaries in a global village. All problems will become so intimate as to be one's own...." (Merriam Webster)
Kristen will be presenting Pew Internet data on local news information ecosystems at a conference from February 21-22 called "Informing (In)Stability: The Security Implications of a Shifting News and Media Environment". The conference is being hosted by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service at the CSIS National Headquarters in Ottawa. The two-day, invitation-only conference is meant to inform the government’s appreciation of existing and potential security-related consequences of a rapidly evolving information environment globally. The conference brings together an international line-up of speakers, and Kristen will be part of a panel entitled "Gauging the New Information Era" with Ethan Zuckerman of the Center for Civil Media at MIT, and Mark Graham from the Oxford Internet Institute, Oxford University.
Alex Jensen_The Formation of Online Communities_Social Media Metricsalex_jensen
This is a research presentation over the formation of online communities created for the Social Media Metrics course at the University of Nebraska at Omaha
This is a lecture on how political journalism is changing in the UK (and with some international case studies) as communications become more networked. It shows that people are given more voice to question power but that there are limits on how much this is really changing politics or democracy. It uses the Clegg 'I'm sorry' episode to highlight the role of humour in this new environment.
Globalization (or globalization) describes the process by which regional economies, societies, and cultures have become integrated through a global network of political ideas through communication, transportation, and trade.
The term also refers to the transnational circulation of ideas, languages and popular culture.
Globalization…refers to the growing interconnectedness of different parts of the world, a process which gives rise to complex forms of interaction and interdependency
Smartketing se2 ep.3 Local communities and conflictsUSAC Program
This seminar faced the importance of local communities and the key role of human capital for sustainable forms of tourism, mentioning flames, conflicts and battles won or lost in the social media arenas.
Dave Harte and Jerome Turner, 'Local Digital Media' presented at Communities ...Agnes Gulyas
Dave Harte and Jerome Turner, Birmingham City University, UK, 'Local Digital Media – the role of ‘Hyperlocal’ in supporting community participation in public life' presented at 'Communities in the Digital Age' International Symposium, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK, 12 June 2013
Communication Infrastructure and Urban Commons: Localized Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Yong-Chan Kim & Ji Min Park
Urban Communication Lab
Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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The term global village is closely associated with Herbert Marshall McLuhan, the Canadian communications theorist and literature professor hailed by many as a prophet for the 20th century. McLuhan's mantra, "the medium is the message," summarized his view of the influence of television, computers, and other electronic information sources in shaping society and modern life. By 1960, he had delineated his concept of the "global village," and by 1970, the public had embraced the term and recognized the idea as both exhilarating and frightening. As a 1970 Saturday Review article noted, "There are no boundaries in a global village. All problems will become so intimate as to be one's own...." (Merriam Webster)
Kristen will be presenting Pew Internet data on local news information ecosystems at a conference from February 21-22 called "Informing (In)Stability: The Security Implications of a Shifting News and Media Environment". The conference is being hosted by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service at the CSIS National Headquarters in Ottawa. The two-day, invitation-only conference is meant to inform the government’s appreciation of existing and potential security-related consequences of a rapidly evolving information environment globally. The conference brings together an international line-up of speakers, and Kristen will be part of a panel entitled "Gauging the New Information Era" with Ethan Zuckerman of the Center for Civil Media at MIT, and Mark Graham from the Oxford Internet Institute, Oxford University.
Alex Jensen_The Formation of Online Communities_Social Media Metricsalex_jensen
This is a research presentation over the formation of online communities created for the Social Media Metrics course at the University of Nebraska at Omaha
This is a lecture on how political journalism is changing in the UK (and with some international case studies) as communications become more networked. It shows that people are given more voice to question power but that there are limits on how much this is really changing politics or democracy. It uses the Clegg 'I'm sorry' episode to highlight the role of humour in this new environment.
Globalization (or globalization) describes the process by which regional economies, societies, and cultures have become integrated through a global network of political ideas through communication, transportation, and trade.
The term also refers to the transnational circulation of ideas, languages and popular culture.
Globalization…refers to the growing interconnectedness of different parts of the world, a process which gives rise to complex forms of interaction and interdependency
Smartketing se2 ep.3 Local communities and conflictsUSAC Program
This seminar faced the importance of local communities and the key role of human capital for sustainable forms of tourism, mentioning flames, conflicts and battles won or lost in the social media arenas.
Dave Harte and Jerome Turner, 'Local Digital Media' presented at Communities ...Agnes Gulyas
Dave Harte and Jerome Turner, Birmingham City University, UK, 'Local Digital Media – the role of ‘Hyperlocal’ in supporting community participation in public life' presented at 'Communities in the Digital Age' International Symposium, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK, 12 June 2013
Communication Infrastructure and Urban Commons: Localized Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Yong-Chan Kim & Ji Min Park
Urban Communication Lab
Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Hyper-local Media: A Small but Growing Part of the Local Media EcosystemDamian Radcliffe
"Hyperlocal media has expanded significantly in the UK in the past 12 to 18 months, notes Damian Radcliffe. Supported by new funding and training initiatives, interest from academics and policy-makers, as well as the increased take-up of internet-enabled mobile devices, the result has been a step-change in activity and interest in the hyperlocal scene." Contribution to “What do we mean by local? The rise, fall and possible rise again of local journalism” – published Sept 2013 by Abramis Academic Publishing and edited by John Mair, Richard Lance Keeble, Neil Fowler: http://www.abramis.co.uk/books/bookdetails.php?id=184549593
Summary version available on the BBC College of Journalism website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/blogcollegeofjournalism/posts/Hyperlocal-media-A-small-but-growing-part-of-the-local-media-ecosystem
Presentation to Regionalmedien Austria (RMA) an Austrian media company. RMA distributes free (advertiser-funded) newspapers throughout Austria that include local, regional and national content, reaching almost 50% market saturation. (Wikipedia)
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
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Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
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UK hyperlocal news and the public interest, Andy Williams and Jerome Turner, IAMCR Conference, Dublin 2013
1. UK Hyperlocal News and the
Public Interest
Andy Williams (Cardiff University, @llantwit)
Jerome Turner (Birmingham City University, @jezturner)
Scott Dewey (Cardiff University)
Dave Harte (Birmingham City University)
Glyn Mottershead (Cardiff University)
2. Context: The Value of Local News
• The value of news often viewed through prism of its
relationship to democracy (McNair 2009). Key to this is idea
that democracy enables good government most effectively if
citizens’ decisions are based on reliable information
(Habermas, 1989; Chambers and Costain, 2001)
• Numerous studies have found the crisis in the UK news
industry is endangering the local-ness, quality and
independence of local news (Franklin 2006, Williams and
Franklin 2007, O’Neill and O’Connor 2009)
• But the web has enabled a new generation of community-
oriented news outlets producing hyperlocal news (Bruns
2009, Metzgar et al 2011), which in the UK is under-
researched but attracting sustained interest. We need to
understand it better.
3. Context: Consumption of Local News
in the UK
Source: Communications Market Review, OFCOM 2012
4. What we did:
• This content analysis of hyperlocal news in the UK pays
particular attention to: sources (who gets to define
hyperlocal news and in what ways); topics (what news is
covered?); the “local-ness” of this news; the civic value of the
news (in relation to coverage of politics and local
institutions, but also the role of this developing cultural form
in fostering different forms of community activity)
• Sample: Posts published on the sites of members of the UK’s
“Openly Local” hyperlocal news network during 11 days at
the beginning of May 2012 (http://openlylocal.com/hyperlocal_sites)
• 3819 posts were published on 313 active websites, and we
coded every other story (odd numbers) in each site: in total,
1941 posts
• More info on the sample: http://creativecitizens.co.uk/publications/
5. The value of hyperlocal:
What gets covered?
n=1941
Top topics Freq. %
Community 252 13.0
Politics
(Government)
227 11.7
Sport 224 11.5
Crime/Legal
(Individual)
134 6.9
Business/ Industry 133 6.9
Environment/
Nature
109 5.6
Entertainment/
Leisure
98 5.0
• Geographically-
focused, community-
oriented form of local
news… local clubs,
societies, leisure time
activities covered
regularly
• Lots of coverage of
local politics – which is
declining in mainstream
press
• Very little coverage of
local political activism
6. The value of hyperlocal: Who gets to speak?
n=1873
Top Sources Freq %
Local Politics 392 20.9
Business/
Commercial
268 14.3
Member of
Public
233 12.4
Community
Group
133 7.1
Police 114 6.1
Sportsperson 106 5.7
Culture/ Arts 102 5.4
• Some similarities with, and
some differences from, the
commercial local press…
• Official sources in local
politics, business, the police
are still very important
source groups…
• But there’s much more of a
voice for local people
(members of the public,
members of groups, clubs,
and societies, etc).
7. The value of hyperlocal: Local news for local people?
“Local-ness” of the story,
n=1941
“Local-ness” of source
utterances, n=1873
Local
1633,
87%
Not
Local
221, 1
2%
Unclear
19, 1%
1607,
82.8%
224,
11.5%
45,
2.3%
42,
2.2%
18,
0.9%
1,
0.1%
4,
0.2%
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
8. The value of hyperlocal: a plurality of
perspectives?
• The number of sources cited
was quite low (only around half
of posts rely on sources, & only
around a fifth cite more than
one source)
• When secondary sources were
cited, it was mostly to convey
agreement, or to add context
• Disagreement between sources
was only found in 3% of posts
• Could have implications for:
transparency, plurality, and the
quality of local public debate
9. The Value of Hyperlocal: Fostering
community activity
Calls to different kinds of community activity (n=1941)
216, 11.1%
108, 5.6%
94, 4.8%
56, 2.9%
24, 1.2%
18, 0.9%
17, 0.9%
0 50 100 150 200 250
Non-Political Community
Reporting to the Authorities
Acts of Journalism
Formal Political
Cultural Production
Informal Political
Non-Political Charity
10. Calls to different kinds of citizen journalism (n=1941)
The value of hyperlocal: Fostering
collaborative citizen journalism?
47, 2.4%
34, 1.8%
18, 0.9%
9, 0.5%
1, 0.1%
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Comment
Experiences
Content
Story Ideas
Feedback
11. The value of UK hyperlocal
news: where next?
• What does all this mean?
• We’ve looked at the value of
hyperlocal content. Next comes
research on the production and
reception of hyperlocal news.
• The next steps of the project
involve researching value:
– Qualitative work with
hyperlocal audiences
– In-depth semi-structured
interviews with, and an online
survey of, hyperlocal news
producers
