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Recently at @lseimpactblog.bsky.social:
"Incentives to game the system redirect efforts from more intangible and difficult to measure forms of communication, such as public outreach." - @dankpearson.bsky.social
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#AcademicSky #ResearchImpact #PublicScholarship
"Incentives to game the system redirect efforts from more intangible and difficult to measure forms of communication, such as public outreach." - @dankpearson.bsky.social
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#AcademicSky #ResearchImpact #PublicScholarship
Is there any alternative to the gamification of academic metrics?
Drawing on discussions with academics who have oriented their work around public engagement and social impact, Daniel Pearson suggests these academics present an opportunity to rethink the existing…
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November 28, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Recently at @lseimpactblog.bsky.social:
"Incentives to game the system redirect efforts from more intangible and difficult to measure forms of communication, such as public outreach." - @dankpearson.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
#AcademicSky #ResearchImpact #PublicScholarship
"Incentives to game the system redirect efforts from more intangible and difficult to measure forms of communication, such as public outreach." - @dankpearson.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
#AcademicSky #ResearchImpact #PublicScholarship
Most academics shy away from the idea of having a brand. But it was great to chat with @thesiswhisperer.bsky.social recently, discussing all things academic identity. Basically, if you don't go to the effort of curating your own brand you can end up corporatised. Article link in the comments.
November 20, 2024 at 6:04 AM
Most academics shy away from the idea of having a brand. But it was great to chat with @thesiswhisperer.bsky.social recently, discussing all things academic identity. Basically, if you don't go to the effort of curating your own brand you can end up corporatised. Article link in the comments.
Thinking about the importance of connecting research with non-academic audiences, especially today: "Would somebody think, 50 years ago, that in 2024 we would be talking about flat earth being a serious movement?" Hear more from Associate Professor Vitomir Kovanović.
November 19, 2024 at 12:32 AM
Thinking about the importance of connecting research with non-academic audiences, especially today: "Would somebody think, 50 years ago, that in 2024 we would be talking about flat earth being a serious movement?" Hear more from Associate Professor Vitomir Kovanović.
For any researcher who thinks their work is too abstract, niche, or insignificant to find an audience here are just a few examples of the massive engagement potential on the fringes: vimeo.com/876831300/5b...
Engagement on the fringes
This is "Engagement on the fringes" by DKP on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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November 2, 2023 at 12:26 AM
For any researcher who thinks their work is too abstract, niche, or insignificant to find an audience here are just a few examples of the massive engagement potential on the fringes: vimeo.com/876831300/5b...
For anybody that stumbles across this: are you a researcher who wants to make videos but doesn't know where to start? Check this out researchvideos.substack.com/p/making-bet...
Making better research videos, part zero
Everything you need to know, at least to get started
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November 2, 2023 at 12:08 AM
For anybody that stumbles across this: are you a researcher who wants to make videos but doesn't know where to start? Check this out researchvideos.substack.com/p/making-bet...