248 – an evaluation of the role of virtual support technologies in enhancing the student...
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Learning and teaching conference
2013248 – An evaluation of the role of virtual
support technologies in enhancing the student experience of work-related
learning .
Corina Bradbury
Overall review and evaluation of the methodology within specific research using a student researcher Researcher Name and details Aims Preliminary approach First attempts Final approach Student researcher experience Future possibilities
Presentation Objectives
Aims and objectives
Sample and access opportunities
Funding body
Rationale for methodological approach-student researcher
Aims of research
Original research aims
Alterations
Time constraints and Challenges
Change in research direction
Initial research aims and amendments
Attempts at primary qualitative findings; -Interviews -Outcomes (Unsuccessful, lack of response/access)
Second Attempts; -Telephone Interviews -Outcomes (Low response, one successful respondent)
Early methodological approach
Focus Group Questions Resources Access and consent Engagement in discussion Challenges Outcomes
Details of final methodological approach
Decision to engage with research project Initial thoughts on taking the research lead Preparation and support Approach to challenges Research team and lecturers experience Reflection
Researcher experience
Qualitative analysis
Combining with previous research
Report writing; - Overall research report detailing the
findings -Methodological report
Closing thoughts
Future work