Covering the Scandal in 140 Characters: A Case Study of Twitter’s Role in Coverage of the Penn State Saga

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 384-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jimmy Sanderson ◽  
Marion E. Hambrick
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
State University ◽  
Sports Media ◽  
Breaking News ◽  
Personal Boundaries ◽  
Penn State ◽  
Football Coach ◽  
Media Organizations

This case study explored how sports journalists used Twitter to cover allegations about former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abusing young boys. A content analysis of 1652 tweets from 151 sports journalists was conducted. Analysis revealed that sports journalists used Twitter in the following ways: a) offering commentary, b) breaking news, c) interactivity, d) linking to content, and e) promotion. The results suggest that Twitter serves as an additional venue for sports journalists to frame stories; however, their behavior in this venue blurs professional and personal boundaries as they mock fans and promote their competitors. The analysis further suggests that the immediacy with which news breaks on Twitter places sports journalists and sports media organizations into a dialectic between “being first” and “being accurate” when reporting news.

scholarly journals Canadian High School Coaches’ Experiences, Insights, and Perceived Roles With Sport-Related Concussions

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey G. Caron ◽  
Gordon A. Bloom ◽  
Andrew Bennie
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Youth Sport ◽  
Sports Media ◽  
Youth Athletes ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
High School Coaches ◽  
Sport Coaches

There is a need to improve concussion education and prevention efforts for youth athletes and those responsible for their care. The purpose of this study was to understand Canadian high school coaches’ insights and perceptions of concussions. Using a case study design, eight high school coaches were interviewed and the data were analysed using a hierarchical content analysis. Findings indicated that participants primarily acquired information about concussions through their own experiences as athletes and parents, and from reports in the sports media. The coaches’ felt their role with concussions was to teach athletes safety techniques during practices and competitions and to encourage them to accurately report their concussion symptoms. In addition, participants forwarded a number of recommendations to improve the dissemination of information to coaches. Results from this study will add to a limited body of concussion research with youth sport coaches. Participants’ insights provide researchers and clinicians with information about coaches’ perceived role with sport-related concussions.

scholarly journals Academic Library Video Services: Charting a Post-COVID Course

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-110
Author(s):  
Tara Murray Grove
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Streaming Video ◽  
State University ◽  
Video Content ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Teaching And Research ◽  
Penn State ◽  
Video Services

The vast majority of academic libraries offer streaming video services to support teaching and research, and demand for this already popular format from faculty and students increased when libraries closed their physical locations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite its popularity, many users are unfamiliar with copyright and terms of use for video content. Use of streaming video is further complicated by its availability on a variety of platforms using different licensing models. This case study shows how the Penn State University Libraries (PSUL) helped librarians, faculty, and students navigate access to video content for remote instruction during the pandemic. The examples of training library staff, educating faculty and students, and streamlining internal processes can be adapted by all academic libraries to provide greater access to video content. Demand for streaming video will continue even when libraries return to full in-person operations, so these approaches will continue to be relevant.

Bridges to affordability: adopting a university OAER mandate with local implementation

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 339-352
Author(s):  
Christina Riehman-Murphy ◽  
Victoria Raish ◽  
Emily Mross ◽  
Andrea Pritt ◽  
Elizabeth Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Administrative Support ◽  
State University ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Geographically Dispersed ◽  
Research Institution ◽  
Penn State ◽  
Faculty And Staff ◽  
Core Mission ◽  
High Level

Purpose This paper aims to describe a case study of the open and affordable educational resources (OAER) initiatives led by Penn State University Libraries (UL) and implemented at its many campuses which are designed to address the challenges students experience accessing and funding their course materials. Design/methodology/approach This case study will show how a broad administrative mandate for high-level OAER initiatives created the environment for Penn State (PSU) to evolve from individual pioneering units into coordinated university-wide initiatives. This shift, spearheaded by administration with strong UL involvement, allowed for customized and targeted initiatives at its many campuses. By using UL’s centralized, but geographically dispersed, structure, library faculty and staff have been supported in their efforts to expand OAER from the ground up to meet individual contexts and campus needs. Findings As a result of its many open and affordable initiatives, PSUL has been able to demonstrate both savings and increased access for students across PSU’s many campuses and World Campus. Broad administrative support has created an environment which enabled UL faculty and staff to lead various initiatives. Originality/value UL has long been a leader and partner in open and affordability initiatives at PSU because of its core mission of providing access. By sharing the processes and logistics of how a large research institution with many campuses of various sizes implemented a wide variety of library-driven open and affordability initiatives through a centralized but geographically dispersed structure, academic libraries will be able to replicate similar initiatives in their unique contexts.

scholarly journals Revenue and Branding Strategy in the Norwegian News Market

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helle Sjøvaag
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Market Power ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Brand Value ◽  
News Production ◽  
Breaking News ◽  
Quantitative Content ◽  
Revenue Streams

Abstract Future revenue streams for journalism are said not to lie in breaking news, but in specialist journalism that can engender income to sustain news production. A case study of the Norwegian TV 2 News Channel, however, shows that its profit-making features lie not in its content but in its mode of distribution. The added value of the channel to DTT subscription packages is as much due to TV 2’s market power and news brand value as to the news channel concept itself. This article analyses the function of the news channel in today’s competitive journalistic landscape from the perspective of news sociology and media economy, presenting a quantitative content analysis of the news output of TV 2 News Channel, qualitative interviews with TV 2 news editors, and analysis of key strategy documents of the organization.

scholarly journals CONSOLIDATION OF REACTOR PHYSICS EDUCATION – THE KHALIFA UNIVERSITY STUDENT FIELD TRIPS CASE STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 247 ◽  
pp. 14002
Author(s):  
Saeed A. Alameri ◽  
Mohammad Alrwashdeh ◽  
Philip Beeley ◽  
Myung-Hyun Kim ◽  
Kenan Unlu
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Field Trips ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
Nuclear Engineering ◽  
State University ◽  
Reactor Physics ◽  
Penn State

In 2010, the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Khalifa University of Science and Technology (NUCE) established the MSc degree in Nuclear Engineering. This program was established to support the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerging civil nuclear energy program and produce graduate engineers capable of supporting the safe construction, operation, maintenance and eventual decommissioning of the UAE nuclear reactors. In order to enhance and consolidate classroom teaching, an overseas “Field Trip” module was integrated into the MSc curriculum in order to provide practical exercises, demonstrations and site visits. With respect to the consolidation of reactor physics teaching in particular, the field trips over the past 9 years have utilized mainly the AGN Zero Power reactor at Kyung Hee University (2012-2015) and the Breazeale TRIGA reactor at Penn State University (2017-2018). In both cases students gained “hands-on” supervised experience in classical reactor experiments, shielding measurements, health physics and radiological protection control, and radioanalytical measurement methods, such as neutron activation analysis. At Penn State University, the experiments were extended to surveillance measurements, taking advantage of the facilities specialized modules in nuclear security. This paper provides details of the arrangements made for the field trips and the learning outcomes these practical arrangements helped to satisfy meeting the overall degree outcomes. The case study will also illustrate where a nuclear energy newcomer State can take advantage of international collaborations without the need to invest in a national research reactor.

scholarly journals Website and Social Media Usage for Internet Reporting (Case Study at Zakah Managament Organization)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Nurkhin ◽  
Kardoyo . ◽  
Muhsin . ◽  
Hasan Mukhibad ◽  
Sumiadji .
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Product Information ◽  
Financial Information ◽  
State University ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Keywords Internet

Zakah Management Organization (ZMO) is demanded to improve its transparency and accountability including presenting financial and non-financial information by internet. This study aims to describe and compare the usage of website and social media to report many kinds of information by ZMO at state university in Indonesia. This is descriptive qualitative study. The research object is website and social media of Rumah Amal Salman, Rumah Amal Lazis UNNES and LAZIS UNS. Moreover, the data is collected by observation and documentation method. In addition, the data then analyzed by content analysis. Results show that those ZMO have utilized well both website and social media for internet reporting, especially non-financial information. Website is used to deliver organization profile, product information and other important information that can be useful for donor or muzakki. However, there are two ZMO that have not used website and social media to report their financial state. It is Rumah Amal Lazis UNNES which conducts internet financial reporting but limited to Fund Statement. Furthermore, Facebook and Instagram are considered as social media that mostly used by ZMO. Twitter has not been actively used. In addition, YouTube application has not been maximized. In summary, interaction to muzakki through social media needs to be improved by the ZMO. Keywords: internet reporting, website, social media, facebook, instagram, twitter, ZMO

Understanding user experience in bring your own device spaces in the library

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-212
Author(s):  
Zoe Chao ◽  
Steve Borrelli ◽  
Bikalpa Neupane ◽  
Joseph Fennewald
Keyword(s):  
User Experience ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Bring Your Own Device ◽  
State University ◽  
Content Type ◽  
User Behaviors ◽  
Flip Chart ◽  
Penn State

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to triangulate qualitative and quantitative data with existing data to inform on the function and user experience of a newly created the “News Library,” and, further, to inform on the viability of “bring your own device spaces” (BYOD) in meeting the computing needs of Penn State University Park students through a multi-dimensional study. Design/methodology/approach This study leverages several methodologies for data collection, including observation, survey, flip chart prompts, interviews and focus groups. Findings Findings suggest that the News Library accommodates users’ social needs. However, it does not accommodate their communal needs well. The majority of students at the Penn State University Park campus, own laptops and bring them to the library when they intend to study. Personal device usage is preferable to library-provided computers per a familiarity with their personal device, access to personal files and independence of workspace. Research limitations/implications As this is a case study, the findings are not generalizable. This study was conducted in one library, on one campus at a 24-campus institution with over 30 libraries. Originality/value The mixed-methods study provides multiple views into user behaviors and expectations. The authors propose guidelines for informing the design of BYOD spaces.

scholarly journals Look what I´ ve learned in gymnastics”: affective impacts on gymnastics classes on children through parents perspective

1989 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Milani ◽  
◽  
Daniela Bento Soares ◽  
Laurita Marconi Schiavon
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Family Members ◽  
The State ◽  
State University ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Sport Pedagogy ◽  
The University

This study aims to describe and analyze impressions of parents on the affective impacts of Gymnastics classes on children from four to six years old, based on Vygotsky`s Historical-Cultural Theoryy and on Wallon´s Development Theory.These classes are part of the university extension in “Gymnastics”, from the Faculty of Physical Education of the State University of Campinas; based on Sport Pedagogy reference and planned with ludic strategias, such as make-believe games. In this case study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with the children parents, and analyzed on Content Analysis. The analysis categories were: Three Momentos Metodology as a factor that provides experiences; Relationship with teacher as a space of affection; Demonstrations about the Sport Pedagogy references: Historical-Cultural; Technical; Socio-educational. The results reveal that children perform movements learned in classes at other times and spaces, including situations that they teach colleagues and family members. About the historical and cultural ascpetcs, the stetements demonstrate that thework with “theoretical” themes with youg children is possible and how contents were learned and impacted them. Therefore, social pedagogical strategias were emphasized as a differential og this Project, which considers the learnes as the the focus of the process, interacting with social environment and co-constrution the knowledge.

Investigating first-generation students’ perceptions of library personnel

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Borrelli ◽  
Chao Su ◽  
Shenetta Selden ◽  
Lana Munip
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Capital ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
First Generation ◽  
First Generation Students ◽  
State University ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Penn State

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the perceived role of library personnel in supporting first-generation students at Penn State University Libraries, and also how students’ perceptions of library personnel change over time, and the various experiences that influenced their changes in perception.Design/methodology/approachThis study employed focus groups to solicit input from first-generation students. A four-step team-based approach to qualitative coding process was developed including the development of a codebook informed by common themes and concepts drawn from the literature.FindingsFindings indicate that operating from a deficit of library cultural capital often results in low awareness of available services and changes in perception are more influenced by personal exploration than limited interactions with personnel. Further, while currently employed interventions are well targeted, opportunities exist for enhancing efforts.Research limitations/implicationsAs this is a case study, the findings are not generalizable. Per conducting only four focus groups, the experiences of participants may not represent the typical scope of personnel-related interactions.Originality/valueThis study adds to the limited body of evidence that first-generation students’ struggle from a deficit of library-related cultural capital.

scholarly journals A Coach’s Example Is Important: Coaching Education Can Play a Part

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-110
Author(s):  
David Barney
Keyword(s):  
American Football ◽  
State University ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Coaching Education ◽  
Penn State ◽  
Football Coach

Coaching is a very visible profession, to the point that a coach’s every move is scrutinized. This was clearly evident in the tragic events that transpired in 2011, involving legendary American football coach Joe Paterno at Penn State University. With this high visibility, coaches need more than ever to set good examples for those they represent. In school or college settings they represent athletes, parents, the student body, administrators, and the community. The purpose of this commentary is to reinforce a coach’s responsibility to set a good example and the responsibility of coaching educators in preparing future coaches to be good examples.

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