Essays about: "Platform Theory"

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1. 1. Messages from the deep: A reception study of Denis Villeneuve's Dune

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

   Author : Sarah R. Kern; [2024-02-06]
   Keywords : Hegemony; Production Reception; Discourse; Dominant Negotiated Oppositional; Dune; Representation; Reception study; convergence culture; science fiction; participation culture; fandom;

   Abstract : This essay uses Pierre Bourdieus habitus, symbolic capital, Social fields, Stuart Halls representation theory and Encoding/Decoding system, as well as Henry Jenkins concept of convergence culture and media convergence, to conduct a reception study of Denis Villeneuves 2021 adaption of the science fiction movie Dune. The material collected for the reception study is collected in the form of reviews and features from experts in cinema, juxtaposed against material collected from YouTube in the form of reviews, reaction videos and video essays from social groups sectioned around cinephiles and science fiction fandom. READ MORE

3. 2. Persuading others using language online

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Datalogi

   Author : Karolina Hagerman; [2024]
   Keywords : persuasion; language; persuasive communication; reddit; communication accomodation theory; language attributes; sentiment; lexical diversity;

   Abstract : This study explores the dynamics of persuasive communication within the context of the r/AmItheAsshole subreddit, a platform that serves as a space for individuals to share real-life conflicts, inviting impartial judgments from the Reddit community, so-called flairs. Grounded in Communication Accommodation Theory and existing research on persuasion, the study explores the impact of language attributes on persuasive outcomes, using hypothesis testing to determine significant differences between the different flairs and two broader binary categories of blame. READ MORE

4. 3. CHATBOT TO SUPPORT LEARNING AMONG NEWCOMERS IN CITIZEN SCIENCE

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

   Author : Tran Thanh Phong Trang; [2023-10-23]
   Keywords : Citizen Science; Chatbot; Learning engagement;

   Abstract : Purpose: Citizen Science (CS) can be defined as the intentional involvement of the public as volunteers in scientific activities or research. Participation in CS can be described as a learning process, but long-term engagement of volunteers is hard to sustain. READ MORE

5. 4. Examing the role of platformbased learning in tertiary education system in Ghana. Lessions from COVID-19

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

   Author : Robert Mensah Ofori; [2023-06-19]
   Keywords : Platform-based learning; COVID-19; UTAUT theory; tertiary institution; Ghana education system;

   Abstract : Aim: This study examines the role of platform-based teaching and learning in the Ghana tertiary educational system. This study focuses on the lessons from COVID-19 pandemic and explores measures to make platform-based learning sustainable. READ MORE

6. 5. Digital skills challenges and opportunities for digitally under-resourced primary schools in Zambia: an exploratory study.

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

   Author : James Vwavwa Sikalima; [2023-03-21]
   Keywords : Digital Skills; Digital Devices;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of the research was to propose a design of a digital learning platform that creates opportunities for digital learning in digitally underresourced primary schools in Zambia. Theory: Activity theory anchored on five principles of activity systems, inclusivity, historicity, use of contradictions, and mutual changes encompassed the theoretical framework for this thesis. READ MORE