[2016 s2-ifn600] week-1-tutorial
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IFN600UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH
WELCOME!
INTR
ODUC
TION
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MY RESEARCH
• Background in practice-based research
• Social scientist
• Qualitative methods
• Human experience
• Foci:– Information experience (and particularly IX in social
media)
– Teaching and learning
MY RESEARCHRight now my research focus is a teaching and learning project investigating the expectations, preferences and experiences of students studying in a dual mode degree. I'm collaborating on this project with two of my colleagues, Dr Ellie Abdi and Prof Helen Partridge, as well as three research assistants. We'll be wrapping up this project in the next couple of months. The project involved two forms of data collection: semistructuredinterviews, and a questionnaire. The participants were students in the library and information practice degrees. We're currently in the analysis phase.
MY PROJECT SUMMARY• Problem space: Expectations, needs, experiences of
students in a dual mode degree• Research questions: What are students’ preferences,
expectations, and experiences with regard to their learning experiences? How might this inform development of a student-centered framework for learning for a dual mode cohort?
• Participant group: Students in LIS programs at QUT• Data collection tools: Interviews and questionnaire• Analysis: Thematic analysis to identify key themes in the
data• Outcome: A framework for multimode education
MY AIMS FOR THIS UNIT
• That you successfully develop a kernel of an idea into a research proposal
• That you are ready to tackle your project unit
• That you develop an understanding of the importance of research in practice
YOU
• Please post an intro on the Google+ Community as soon as possible, including your aims for the unit.
• Make sure you have an avatar. It doesn’t have to be a picture of you.
ADMINISTRIVIA
ONLINE IS NOT A BLUDGE
CAN I ATTEND ON CAMPUS SOMETIMES?• Lecture: yes
• Tutorial: no
FOUR ASPECTS
TUTORIALLECTURE ASSESSMENTPREPARATORY TASKS
TUTORIALLECTURE ASSESSMENT
FOUR ASPECTS
Attend on campus or watch the recording,
preferably before the tutorial.
Complete and submit via BB. Post on G+ for
feedback.
Build on your preparatory
tasks.
PREPARATORY TASKS
Attend online or watch the
recording. We’ll debrief last
week’s task and brief this week’s task. Sometimes
activities in class; sometimes
in your own time.
WEDNESDAYMONDAY
SUBMIT FOLLOWING MONDAY, 11.59PM
CHECK BB FOR DUE DATES
TUTORIAL
Attend the online tutorial or
watch the recording
WEDNESDAY
PREPARATORY TASK
Get feedback from Kate
WEDNESDAY
ATTE
ND O
R W
ATCH
LEC
TURE
PREPARATORY TASK
Submit on BB. Post on G+ for
feedback
MONDAY
WORKFLOW
resources our community
conversations. experiences. connections
knowledge. ideas. passion
SHARE CURATE FACILITATE MANAGE
MY JOB IS NOT…
MY JOB IS TO…
GROUNDRULESyour job is to be
know what’s going on. submit on time. plan.
work consistently
ORGANISEDtry it. make mistakes.
fail forward. share your opinions.
take risks
BRAVE & BOLD
be independent. find your way.
choose your own adventure
IN CHARGE OF YOUR LEARNING
A GOOD COMMUNITY MEMBER
collaborate. support each other. be a good
team member. pull your weight
be on time. voices for everyone. do
your best work. be present
RESPECTFUL
GROUNDRULESwe will be online & on campus
classes. recordings. we’ll give you options
FLEXIBLEemail replies in 48 hours. social media replies same day
RESPONSIVE
readings & videos available 7 days out.
recordings in 24 hours. assignments returned in
2 weeks
ORGANISEDdetailed assignment briefs. useful, specific feedback. up-to-date
content
THOROUGHIN THE COMMUNITYwe’re in this with you. we’re invested in your
success
how much will you disclose? is there a
line between personal &
professional?
CREATE AN ONLINE IDENTITYhave conversations.
talk about readings &classes. create a
vibrant back channel. answer your peers’
questions
TALK TO EACH OTHER
yours & your peers’. check your privacy
settings. respect use of pseudonyms
THINK ABOUT PRIVACYopinions are good.
debate is great. informality is fine. just
be respectful
SAY IT WITH A SMILEBE MINDFUL OF BOUNDARIES
interact in class spaces. friending is for friends. remember teachers are
people too
GROUNDRULESfor social media
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
didn’t find the
answer?assignmentbriefs
criteriasheets
blackboard assessment
pages
unitfaqs
STEP 1: LOOK
yourfriends
socialmedia
discussion forums
in class
STEP 2: ASK OUT LOUD
move on to step 2
STEP 3: ASK STAFF DIRECTLY
via email
consultationtime
after class
didn’t find the
answer?
move on to step 3
ALL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE UNIT OR ASSESSMENT SHOULD BE POSTED ON G+
PERSONAL QUESTIONS CAN BE SENT BY EMAIL
HOW TO SUCCEED IN THIS UNIT
FOUNDATIONAL EXPECTATIONS[Or: I want to pass]Demonstrated:• understanding of the research process and its components• understanding of how the components of research inter-
relate and link together• ability to apply your understanding of research to a specific
topic that is of interest to you• ability to critically analyse your own work and the work of
others, in terms of the research process• ability to collaborate with others and to communicate your
ideas effectively
REAL EXPECTATIONS[Or: I want to do better than pass]All of the foundational expectations plus:• Consistent demonstration of high order thinking:– Critical thinking– Creative thinking – Logical thinking– Pragmatic thinking
• Consistent demonstration of attention to detail and quality in both written and oral expression
• A demonstration of the ability to effectively participate and utilise activities and supporting resources
TIPS• Be active
– Participate in tutorials and complete homework exercises to develop your thinking skills.
• Be communicative– You will need to think for yourself and come up with your own ideas,
but the best ideas often arise from regularly interacting with others.• Be constructive
– Learning and high level thinking are constructive processes. Always look for ways of using the resources available to you to better yourself and improve your own learning
• Be reflective– Learn to critically analyse your own thinking, and regularly consider
how to adapt to improve and reach your next goal.
KATE’S EXTRA TIPS
1. Do the preparatory task! Every time. Even if it feels repetitive.
2. Focus! One idea. Iterate. Refine. Narrow. Broaden. Narrow. Refine. Rephrase. Keep working at it. Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.
3. Use me to your best advantage! I’m offering you regular feedback on your work. Take it!
BLACKBOARD TOUR
THIS WEEK’S TUTORIAL ACTIVITY
THIS WEEK’S PREPARATORY TASK
ANY QUESTIONS