BEP27
We are developing our ongoing Bird's Eye Perspective research into a 3.0 learning environment where we apply conversation analysis and algorithms to social media posts. This learning environment aims to train communication professionals to identify emerging issues in online conversations.
Objective
The project aims to provide communication professionals with insight into the effects of language use in online discussions and the risk of issue formation.
Results
We are developing a learning environment that enables communication professionals, particularly from government agencies, to further professionalize their online activities.
Approach
Following the Goed Gereageerd and 360 Newsroom projects, the BEP27 project will not only expand and automate the analysis of social media posts, and further train and refine the algorithm, but also explore the possibilities of social media analysis and investigate the daily activities in newsrooms. We will do this using ethnography, context and discourse analysis, interviews, artificial intelligence, and smart education.
Education impact
The findings will be incorporated into the participating partners' organizations and beyond.
In addition, workshops, internships, and assignments are being developed for the Communications Institute and HU consultancy Scompany.
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HU researchers involved in the research
Collaboration with knowledge partners
Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten, Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken, Ministerie van Algemene Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Cultureel Erfgoed, Rijkswaterstaat, Staatsbosbeheer, Prorail, Gemeente Oldambt, Provincie Utrecht, RVO Unit Omgevingskennis, Obi4Wan, Logeion, Politie, Loughborough University, Radboud Universiteit, Wageningen Universiteit, Hogeschool Arnhem, Hogeschool Amsterdam.
Co-funding
This research was cofunded by the Taskforce for Applied Research SIA, part of the Dutch Research Council (NWO).
