Essays about: "online-communities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 95 essays containing the word online-communities.

  1. 1. Influencers in Confinement : Measuring Covid-19’s Impact on Leadership in Pro- Eating Disorder Twitter Communities

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutet för analytisk sociologi, IAS

    Author : Jacquelynn Ennis; [2024]
    Keywords : Social Network Analysis; Twitter; Pro-eating Disorder; Eating Disorders; Covid-19; Topic Modelling; Online Communities;

    Abstract : The Covid-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges, with global lockdowns impacting individuals on a profound scale. Many took to social media to cope with feelings of anxiety and isolation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Using Stack Overflow for Professional Learning and Practices at Work

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

    Author : Maryam Omer; [2023-10-23]
    Keywords : Stack Overflow; professional learning; online communities; professional practices;

    Abstract : Purpose: The study aims to investigate how people discuss Stack Overflow in terms of professional learning and how they integrate Stack Overflow into their professional practices at work. Theory: The theories used in this study are Communities of Practice and Socially Situated Learning by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger. READ MORE

  4. 3. TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING IN THE WORKPLACE:

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

    Author : Abdulroqib Ysuf; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Workplace; ; Self-directed learning; ; Technology; ; learning.;

    Abstract : Purpose: The overall purpose of this study is to investigate the perceived effectiveness of technology-enhanced self-directed learning (TESDL) in the workplace context, with a specific focus on the IT industry (company X in Nigeria). The study aims to assess the perception of employees on the motivating factors, barriers, environment, and technological tools utilized for TESDL. READ MORE

  5. 4. Pixels to Purls : Unravelling the Revival of Knitting in the Digital Age

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Emma Niemelä; [2023]
    Keywords : Knitting; Online communities; Participatory culture; Knowledge sharing; Stickning; Onlinenätverk; Delaktig kultur; Kunskapsdelning;

    Abstract : Denna studie utforskar återuppträdandet av stickning som en populär aktivitet och den roll som online-plattformar spelar för att stödja och upprätthålla denna trend. Genom intervjuer med stickare och analys av online-gemenskaper för stickning visar studien att stickning har upplevt en återkomst på grund av dess nostalgiska och terapeutiska drag, vilket främjar kreativitet, gemenskap och en känsla av samhörighet. READ MORE

  6. 5. Politics at Play: Analyzing discussions on political protests in Animal Crossing - New Horizons

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

    Author : Cecilia Lundström; [2023]
    Keywords : Foucault; political discourse; protesting; video games; Animal Crossing; ludology; online communication; politisk diskurs; protester; tv-spel; ludologi; onlineforum; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : Executing and performing political protests is not just for the streets. A number of political protests have been held in video games, using the features of the game to convey political messages. In a world where there is ample possibility to communicate online, players are able to discuss these protests in online communities. READ MORE