Aleks Krotoski
Encyclopedia
Aleksandra K. "Aleks" Krotoski (born 1974) is an American broadcaster and journalist, currently based in the UK, who writes about technology and interactivity. She presents The Guardian
podcast Tech Weekly and contributes to guardian.co.uk
. She formerly wrote a print column for The Guardian' s now defunct Technology section.
Since co-presenting the computer games programmes Bits (with Emily Newton Dunn
and Emily Booth
) and Thumb Bandits
(with Iain Lee
) for Channel 4
from 1999 to 2002, she has written academic and industry research papers. In 2006, she contributed to the United Kingdom
's Department for Education and Skills and the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA) collaboration, "Unlimited Learning: The role of computer and video games in curriculum-based education". In 2004, she authored ELSPA's "Chicks and Joysticks: An exploration of women and gaming".
In September 2006 she was named one of the games industry's 100 most influential women by NextGen.biz and in November 2006 she was named one of the "Top Ten Girl Geeks" by CNET
.
In 2009 she completed a PhD
in Social Psychology at the University of Surrey
which examined "how information spreads around the social networks of the World Wide Web."
In February 2010, she presented The Virtual Revolution
for BBC Two
. This TV documentary series was described by the BBC
as charting "two decades of profound change since the invention of the World Wide Web, weighing up the huge benefits and the unforeseen downsides." She also presented an accompanying four-part podcast series on the BBC World Service
.
As of November 2010, she is Researcher in Residence at the British Library
and is curator of the Growing Knowledge digital exhibition at the library.
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
podcast Tech Weekly and contributes to guardian.co.uk
Guardian.co.uk
guardian.co.uk, formerly known as Guardian Unlimited, is a British website owned by the Guardian Media Group. Georgina Henry is the editor...
. She formerly wrote a print column for The Guardian
Since co-presenting the computer games programmes Bits (with Emily Newton Dunn
Emily Newton Dunn
Emily Newton Dunn as an English TV presenter.She co-presented the Channel 4 TV programme Bits with Aleks Krotoski and Emily Booth....
and Emily Booth
Emily Booth (actress)
Emily Katherine Booth , also known by her stage name Emily "Bouff" Bouffante, is an English actress and television presenter.- Early life :...
) and Thumb Bandits
Thumb Bandits
Thumb Bandits was a Brtish video game television series. It aired on Channel 4 in 2001.The programme was presented by Iain Lee and Aleks Krotoski, but only ran for thirteen episodes before being dropped.- External links :*...
(with Iain Lee
Iain Lee
Iain Lee is a British comedian, and a television and radio presenter. His career began when he performed stand-up comedy gigs across venues in London. He subsequently became co-presenter of the comedy current affairs show The 11 O'Clock Show on Channel 4 and RI:SE...
) for Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
from 1999 to 2002, she has written academic and industry research papers. In 2006, she contributed to the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
's Department for Education and Skills and the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA) collaboration, "Unlimited Learning: The role of computer and video games in curriculum-based education". In 2004, she authored ELSPA's "Chicks and Joysticks: An exploration of women and gaming".
In September 2006 she was named one of the games industry's 100 most influential women by NextGen.biz and in November 2006 she was named one of the "Top Ten Girl Geeks" by CNET
CNET
CNET is a tech media website that publishes news articles, blogs, and podcasts on technology and consumer electronics. Originally founded in 1994 by Halsey Minor and Shelby Bonnie, it was the flagship brand of CNET Networks and became a brand of CBS Interactive through CNET Networks' acquisition...
.
In 2009 she completed a PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in Social Psychology at the University of Surrey
University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a university located within the county town of Guildford, Surrey in the South East of England. It received its charter on 9 September 1966, and was previously situated near Battersea Park in south-west London. The institution was known as Battersea College of Technology...
which examined "how information spreads around the social networks of the World Wide Web."
In February 2010, she presented The Virtual Revolution
The Virtual Revolution
The Virtual Revolution is a British television documentary series presented by Aleks Krotoski, which began airing on BBC Two on 30 January 2010. A co-production between the BBC and the Open University, the series looks at the impact the World Wide Web has had since its inception 20 years ago...
for BBC Two
BBC Two
BBC Two is the second television channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It covers a wide range of subject matter, but tending towards more 'highbrow' programmes than the more mainstream and popular BBC One. Like the BBC's other domestic TV and radio...
. This TV documentary series was described by the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
as charting "two decades of profound change since the invention of the World Wide Web, weighing up the huge benefits and the unforeseen downsides." She also presented an accompanying four-part podcast series on the BBC World Service
BBC World Service
The BBC World Service is the world's largest international broadcaster, broadcasting in 27 languages to many parts of the world via analogue and digital shortwave, internet streaming and podcasting, satellite, FM and MW relays...
.
As of November 2010, she is Researcher in Residence at the British Library
British Library
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom, and is the world's largest library in terms of total number of items. The library is a major research library, holding over 150 million items from every country in the world, in virtually all known languages and in many formats,...
and is curator of the Growing Knowledge digital exhibition at the library.
External links
- Official website
- Column archive at The GuardianThe GuardianThe Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
- Aleks enthuses about Working From Home