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The Authority FileAI-Generated Misinformation, Fact-Checking Trends, and Political Education for StudentsIn the final episode of this four-part series, our guests look at contemporary issues facing our information environment, media, and news cycles. First, Dan Chibnall, STEM Librarian & Associate Professor of Librarianship at Drake University, and Nick Anstead, Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics, reflect on the threat of AI-generated misinformation in the form of written text and, more recently, images and video. Next, Nick and Dan dig into contemporary trends of real-time analysis and fact-checking. Noting that fact-checking doesn’t always reach the audience receiving the false information, they also po...2024-10-2823 minThe Authority FileAI-Generated Misinformation, Fact-Checking Trends, and Political Education for StudentsIn the final episode of this four-part series, our guests look at contemporary issues facing our information environment, media, and news cycles. First, Dan Chibnall, STEM Librarian & Associate Professor of Librarianship at Drake University, and Nick Anstead, Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics, reflect on the threat of AI-generated misinformation in the form of written text and, more recently, images and video. Next, Nick and Dan dig into contemporary trends of real-time analysis and fact-checking. Noting that fact-checking doesn’t always reach the audience receiving the false information, they also po...2024-10-2823 minThe Authority FileInstruction, Regulation, and Solutions for Today’s Information and Political EnvironmentIn the third episode of this four-part series, Dan Chibnall, STEM Librarian & Associate Professor of Librarianship at Drake University, and Nick Anstead, Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics, talk instruction and regulation in the current information landscape. Touching on the importance of media literacy, they stress that contemporary issues of misinformation and untrustworthy news sources require large-scale solutions that go beyond building individual literacy skills. In fact, Nick highlights the need for political campaign guardrails and regulations against technology companies, while Dan posits that a healthy democratic environment requires abandoning b...2024-10-2122 minThe Authority FileInstruction, Regulation, and Solutions for Today’s Information and Political EnvironmentIn the third episode of this four-part series, Dan Chibnall, STEM Librarian & Associate Professor of Librarianship at Drake University, and Nick Anstead, Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics, talk instruction and regulation in the current information landscape. Touching on the importance of media literacy, they stress that contemporary issues of misinformation and untrustworthy news sources require large-scale solutions that go beyond building individual literacy skills. In fact, Nick highlights the need for political campaign guardrails and regulations against technology companies, while Dan posits that a healthy democratic environment requires abandoning b...2024-10-2122 minThe Authority FileNavigating the Changing Information LandscapeIn the second episode of this four-part series, our guests explore the transformation of the information landscape. First, Dan Chibnall, STEM Librarian & Associate Professor of Librarianship at Drake University, reviews how fake news has impacted the presentation of news and information—anyone else notice the live fact-checking at the recent presidential debate? Then, Nick Anstead, Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics, examines the expanded range of today’s news sources, which leads to increased competition and pressures on traditional news media. Compounded by our data-driven environment, these pressures contribute to the...2024-10-1423 minThe Authority FileNavigating the Changing Information LandscapeIn the second episode of this four-part series, our guests explore the transformation of the information landscape. First, Dan Chibnall, STEM Librarian & Associate Professor of Librarianship at Drake University, reviews how fake news has impacted the presentation of news and information—anyone else notice the live fact-checking at the recent presidential debate? Then, Nick Anstead, Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics, examines the expanded range of today’s news sources, which leads to increased competition and pressures on traditional news media. Compounded by our data-driven environment, these pressures contribute to the...2024-10-1423 minThe Authority FileDefinitions, Uses, and Current Contexts for “Fake News”Ah, “fake news”—for Americans, doesn’t that take you right back to 2016? However, fake news and mis/disinformation have existed long before then, even if the social, political, and technological environments have drastically shifted in the last 50 (or 20, or 10) years.
In this four-part series, our guests dig into applying critical thinking skills in today’s political and scientific climate. Nick Anstead, Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics, and returning guest Dan Chibnall, STEM Librarian & Associate Professor of Librarianship at Drake University, walk through the dilution of the information...2024-10-0818 minThe Authority FileDefinitions, Uses, and Current Contexts for “Fake News”Ah, “fake news”—for Americans, doesn’t that take you right back to 2016? However, fake news and mis/disinformation have existed long before then, even if the social, political, and technological environments have drastically shifted in the last 50 (or 20, or 10) years.
In this four-part series, our guests dig into applying critical thinking skills in today’s political and scientific climate. Nick Anstead, Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics, and returning guest Dan Chibnall, STEM Librarian & Associate Professor of Librarianship at Drake University, walk through the dilution of the information...2024-10-0818 min
Latest 100 | LSE Public lectures and events | Audio and pdfAI, Fake News and the MediaContributor(s): Dr Nick Anstead, Professor Helen Margetts, Professor Julie Posetti | They explore the difference between this election in 2024 and previous ones with regard using AI and what the next Government should do (if anything) to protect the democratic process.2024-07-0441 minAll items | LSE Public lectures and events | Audio and pdfAI, Fake News and the MediaContributor(s): Dr Nick Anstead, Professor Helen Margetts, Professor Julie Posetti | They explore the difference between this election in 2024 and previous ones with regard using AI and what the next Government should do (if anything) to protect the democratic process.2024-07-0441 minAll items | LSE Public lectures and events | All media typesAI, Fake News and the MediaContributor(s): Dr Nick Anstead, Professor Helen Margetts, Professor Julie Posetti | They explore the difference between this election in 2024 and previous ones with regard using AI and what the next Government should do (if anything) to protect the democratic process.2024-07-0441 minLatest 100 | LSE Public lectures and events | All media typesAI, Fake News and the MediaContributor(s): Dr Nick Anstead, Professor Helen Margetts, Professor Julie Posetti | They explore the difference between this election in 2024 and previous ones with regard using AI and what the next Government should do (if anything) to protect the democratic process.2024-07-0441 minLatest 100 | LSE Public lectures and events | AudioAI, Fake News and the MediaContributor(s): Dr Nick Anstead, Professor Helen Margetts, Professor Julie Posetti | They explore the difference between this election in 2024 and previous ones with regard using AI and what the next Government should do (if anything) to protect the democratic process.2024-07-0441 minLatest 300 | LSE Public lectures and events | VideoAI, Fake News and the MediaContributor(s): Dr Nick Anstead, Professor Helen Margetts, Professor Julie Posetti | They explore the difference between this election in 2024 and previous ones with regard using AI and what the next Government should do (if anything) to protect the democratic process.2024-07-0441 minLatest 100 | LSE Public lectures and events | VideoAI, Fake News and the MediaContributor(s): Dr Nick Anstead, Professor Helen Margetts, Professor Julie Posetti | They explore the difference between this election in 2024 and previous ones with regard using AI and what the next Government should do (if anything) to protect the democratic process.2024-07-0441 minAll items | LSE Public lectures and events | AudioAI, Fake News and the MediaContributor(s): Dr Nick Anstead, Professor Helen Margetts, Professor Julie Posetti | They explore the difference between this election in 2024 and previous ones with regard using AI and what the next Government should do (if anything) to protect the democratic process.2024-07-0441 minAll items | LSE Public lectures and events | AudioA year of elections: power and politics in 2024Contributor(s): Bill Neely, Professor Sara Hobolt, Dr Mukulika Banerjee, Dr Nick Anstead | This year people around the world are going to the polls. What have been the surprises and takeaways from election results so far, and what is still to come?2024-06-101h 15Latest 300 | LSE Public lectures and events | VideoA year of elections: power and politics in 2024Contributor(s): Bill Neely, Professor Sara Hobolt, Dr Mukulika Banerjee, Dr Nick Anstead | This year people around the world are going to the polls. What have been the surprises and takeaways from election results so far, and what is still to come?2024-06-101h 15All items | LSE Public lectures and events | Audio and pdfA year of elections: power and politics in 2024Contributor(s): Bill Neely, Professor Sara Hobolt, Dr Mukulika Banerjee, Dr Nick Anstead | This year people around the world are going to the polls. What have been the surprises and takeaways from election results so far, and what is still to come?2024-06-101h 15All items | LSE Public lectures and events | All media typesA year of elections: power and politics in 2024Contributor(s): Bill Neely, Professor Sara Hobolt, Dr Mukulika Banerjee, Dr Nick Anstead | This year people around the world are going to the polls. What have been the surprises and takeaways from election results so far, and what is still to come?2024-06-101h 15
LSE Research channel | VideoHow do misinformation and fake news affect votersContributor(s): | Dr Nick Anstead of the Department of Media and Communications at LSE explains today's new information environment, its impact in politics in the UK and elsewhere, and how we can regulate it.
Explore our dedicated hub showcasing LSE research and commentary on global politics in a year of elections: https://www.lse.ac.uk/Research/global-politics This #LSEFestival event will discuss the importance of trust for a functioning society here.2024-06-1003 minLSE Research channel | VideoHow do misinformation and fake news affect votersContributor(s): | Dr Nick Anstead of the Department of Media and Communications at LSE explains today's new information environment, its impact in politics in the UK and elsewhere, and how we can regulate it.
Explore our dedicated hub showcasing LSE research and commentary on global politics in a year of elections: https://www.lse.ac.uk/Research/global-politics This #LSEFestival event will discuss the importance of trust for a functioning society here.2024-06-1003 min
Primary PracticeWork / life balance (2)I make no apologies for re-posting this article that first appeared in October. Marking is one of the prime causes of concern and distress for colleagues. Yes it has to be done (it informs you as to pupil progress and next planning steps) but you should approach it in a certain way and below I will show you how. But before I do here’s some key points that you should note… Some schools create workload by ridiculous marking requirementsMark in class as much as you can - methods include 1. Marking work as a cl...2022-01-1912 min
Primary PracticeMarking WorkMarking - how should you approach it and what is its purpose?All Primary schools should have a marking policy somewhere tucked away in their policy folders - and usually, at set intervals, schools will hold a staff meeting or series of meetings to discuss how they will adjust things for the future.But lets look at just what is marking and what is it for?Marking in its basic form allows you as a teacher to see how well children are progressing in a particular area and also their understanding. From this point...2021-10-2910 min
Primary PracticeMarking - a Government viewpointNOW THIS IS AN INTERESTING ARTICLE - TAKE A LOOK AND IF YOU FEEL IT'S USEFUL SHARE IT WITH YOUR MANAGEMENT TEAM AND SEE WHAT THEY THINKTeachers are spending too much time over-marking pupils' homework, Schools Standards Minister Nick Gibb has said.He told MPs that marking in different-coloured pens, and giving feedback in exercise books, had never been a government or an Ofsted requirement.He told the Education Committee that the practice was adding to teachers' workload - one of the top reasons given by them for leaving the profession....2021-10-2805 min
Reasons Revisited112. THE ELECTION WILL BE TELEVISED: leaders’ debates and democracyHello! The UK was late to the party on holding TV election debates. What can we learn from other countries about how to do them well? Nick Anstead talks us through why we avoided debates for so long and where we’re still going wrong. US expert Diana Carlin explains the history of presidential debates and why she thinks they’ve been good for democracy. Then Graham Fox discusses Canada’s recent experience of overhauling how their debates are run.Donate to the Reread flood recovery fund here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/reread-floodDona...2019-11-1155 min
Science MixtapeSci-Com Pol-Com Info-Bomb (ft. Nick Anstead)This week we are joined by political scientist Nick Anstead from the London School of Economics. We talk about the political communication, how can we apply scientific methods to such a field and the effects of social media, twitter bots and their effect on elections.
Mixtape
1) Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop
2)David Bowie - Life on Mars
3) Blur - Pop Scene
4) Jimmy Cliff - You Can Get it if You Really Want
5) John F Kennedy - Inauguration speech
6) Labi Siffre - It Must Be Love2018-11-0450 min
Social Media and PoliticsFacebook Ad Targeting in the 2017 British General Election, with Dr. Nick AnsteadDr. Nick Anstead, Associate Professor in Media and Communications at the LSE, guests to discuss his new research on British parties' Facebook ad targeting during the 2017 election. Using a data from the Chrome browser created by Who Targets Me, Dr. Anstead and his team compare the content, tone, personalization, and calls to action used in these ads. We discuss the findings of that study, as well as outline three challenges for academics studying Facebook ad targeting moving forward: the epistemological, the conceptual, and the systematic.
Read the full study here!
2018-09-0233 min
The Unions21 PodcastDoing DigitalBecky Wright and Simon Sapper discuss the latest developments in the union world, from why the Weinstein scandal is an issue to a new report on the use of digital information and technology. Featuring contributions from Nick Anstead (LSE), Andrew Pakes (Prospect) and Gail Johnson (RCM). Plus a full round up of forthcoming U21 events. This episode has been sponsorted by Pellacraft (www.pellacraft.com) A Makes-You-Think production.2017-10-2300 min
ConstitutionUKIs the future of democracy on the web? [Video]Contributor(s): Professor Conor Gearty, Dr Nick Anstead | Professor Conor Gearty, Director, Institute of Public Affairs and Dr Nick Anstead, Assistant Professor, Media and Communications department discuss the relationship between the internet, the Government and politics. They discuss examples of institutions using the internet in the UK and Germany, the benefits and failures of these initiatives and how we can use the internet for meaningful political engagement.2015-03-1309 min
Reuters Institute for the Study of JournalismSemantic Polling: The 2010 UK General Election and real-time opinion monitoringNick Anstead, London School of Economics, gives a talk for the Reuters Institute seminar series.2012-06-0655 min