Comments for Ben's EDC blog https://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson Education and Digital Cultures January 2015 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 18:32:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 Comment on Youtube algorithms by bhenderson https://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/2015/03/05/youtube-algorithms/#comment-150 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 18:32:32 +0000 http://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/?p=217#comment-150 Like everything on the web, video streaming will inevitably evolve into a new form and Youtube will be at the forefront of this change. Im not a Facebook user, but I guess theres a lot of Vines and Snapchat photos on users timelines..

]]> Comment on Youtube algorithms by PJ Fameli https://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/2015/03/05/youtube-algorithms/#comment-149 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 14:49:48 +0000 http://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/?p=217#comment-149 Ben, I came across Slideshare today (have to find it) that argues that Facebook videos are actually out-pacing YouTube, and that YouTube better wake up or lose its customer base to FB. Not sure if it was hype, or not. Cheers, PJ

]]> Comment on Youtube algorithms by bhenderson https://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/2015/03/05/youtube-algorithms/#comment-147 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:10:36 +0000 http://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/?p=217#comment-147 Its probably too overpowering PJ, the content is irrelevant to Youtube (within means), its all about views and advertising. Youtube can always agrue that an algorithm is producing the recommendations, giving people what they want.

]]> Comment on Youtube algorithms by bhenderson https://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/2015/03/05/youtube-algorithms/#comment-146 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:06:32 +0000 http://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/?p=217#comment-146 You could be right, inevitably it always comes down to money.

The family mashup idea is intersting, I wonder if they recommend more videos towards my daughter as she might be more likely to have time to watch Youtube videos, thus increasing their views? Hmm.

]]> Comment on Youtube algorithms by PJ Fameli https://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/2015/03/05/youtube-algorithms/#comment-145 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:02:40 +0000 http://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/?p=217#comment-145 Ben, I liked your closing comment about ‘positive ideologies’ and I understand Sian’s skepticism, but it prompts me to what to do some comparative research on the ‘corporate social responsibility’ policies of the most popular channels. Can these technologies (including algorithms) be put to use to advance ‘public good,’ or is the ‘capitalist imperative’ just too overpowering? Cheers, PJ

]]> Comment on Youtube algorithms by sbayne https://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/2015/03/05/youtube-algorithms/#comment-144 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:30:01 +0000 http://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/?p=217#comment-144 Nice account Ben. One of the things I most like about social media recommenders, when people are using shared accounts, is the way they mash up family members’ likes and interests into one person-assemblage (in this case, you and your daughter)!

I understand what you say about channels having the opprotunity to promote ‘positive’ ideologies, but it seems more likely that any tweaks that are made to YouTube algorithms will be about building profit margins via increased advertising. Apparently YouTube failed to make any profit last year and is developing a new ‘ad-targeting system’ to address this: http://www.androidcentral.com/youtube-considering-new-ad-targeting-system-after-failing-post-profit-2014

]]> Comment on Support within MOOCs https://t.co/RuTswuOJ2Z via @bennyhennytweet #mscedc #digitalethnography by bhenderson https://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/2015/02/26/support-within-moocs-httpst-corutswuoj2z-via-bennyhennytweet-mscedc-digitalethnography/#comment-60 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:25:22 +0000 http://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/?p=199#comment-60 Good question Nick, I wonder how often these sort ‘incidents’ occur during MOOCs and what is the tutors role? Facilitator, moderator, educator or all 3? To what level the moderation occurs depends on the size of the course and the different discussion tools available. If a participant is receiving abuse via PM then is this punishable within a MOOC environment (exclusion or a warning for example)?

Ben

]]> Comment on Support within MOOCs https://t.co/RuTswuOJ2Z via @bennyhennytweet #mscedc #digitalethnography by bhenderson https://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/2015/02/26/support-within-moocs-httpst-corutswuoj2z-via-bennyhennytweet-mscedc-digitalethnography/#comment-59 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:19:42 +0000 http://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/?p=199#comment-59 Thanks for the comment Miles. ‘Fellowship’ is a nice way to describe these sort of communities.

]]> Comment on Support within MOOCs https://t.co/RuTswuOJ2Z via @bennyhennytweet #mscedc #digitalethnography by njenkins https://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/2015/02/26/support-within-moocs-httpst-corutswuoj2z-via-bennyhennytweet-mscedc-digitalethnography/#comment-58 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 20:02:20 +0000 http://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/?p=199#comment-58 Hi Ben
I agree this is a really interesting artefact, and the whole issue of peer support in MOOCs is fascinating. Makes me wonder what if any provision is there for learners who experience ‘flaming’ and other negative interactions – which is entirely possible given the numbers of participants involved. Do MOOC tutors have some duty of care to MOOC participants?
All the best
Nick

]]> Comment on Support within MOOCs https://t.co/RuTswuOJ2Z via @bennyhennytweet #mscedc #digitalethnography by mprowse https://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/2015/02/26/support-within-moocs-httpst-corutswuoj2z-via-bennyhennytweet-mscedc-digitalethnography/#comment-57 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 08:15:47 +0000 http://edc15.education.ed.ac.uk/bhenderson/?p=199#comment-57 Very late comment here Ben, but both on topic of peer support and fellowship, this was a characteristic of my MOOC (National Film and Television School), interestingly, this came in the form of encouragement to join an external group (to the MOOC) the purpose of which was to make a group film. there was also clear evidence of Kozinets roles within this group dynamic within my study too. Realy enjoyed your artefact, thanks.

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