how are researchers using technology?
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HOW ARE RESEARCHERS USING TECHNOLOGY?
WHAT ARE THE INFLUENCING FACTORS TO ENCOURAGE USE
OF DIGITAL TOOLS?
Annette Webb and Ben Hoyle
Introduction
Overview Structure Key findings & recommendations Influence Activity Reflections Conclusion & questions
Research overview
Identifying demand
Online support package
Exploring user experience
Research process
Literature review
Create online package
Piloted package
Gathered data from users – semi-structured
Analysis via NVivo
Discussion/Recommendations
Key findings
Motivationto invest time
Initial buy-in
Technology determinism
Value of social
interaction
Experimental learning
space
Hook Technical issues 1st impressions Inner dialogue
Lack of control Handing data over to
technology Access to technology
Peer learning Relationships Surface learning
Using sample data Point of use/Applying
learning Digital
natives/immigrants Reflection/dialogue…
Case study Meet Jonny! Works for large company delivering web-
based learning Researching student experiences Large number of participants for a series
of online focus groups = lots of data! Colleague has recommended Nvivo…
What do you think his initial feelings will be?
Randy Craig / All Canada Photo / http://quest.eb.com/search/man/1/167_3990624/Man
Thoughts & Feelings
What questions will Jonny ask?
PATRICK LLEWELYN-DAVIES / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Universal Images Group
Punch’s Questions
1) Compatibility? 2) Ease of use? 3) Product support and upgrade path 4) Learning community? 5) Software costs
“The researcher’s input and creativity will always be required.”
Recommendations
Punch’s questions
…trust
Bloom’s Psychomotor domain?
Influence
Humans Technology
?…
• Digital Training
• Peers• Students• Forum
(further research)
• User friendly• Blended
learning• Applying
technology
Ben’s reflections
Annette’s reflections
Personalised support
Family
Researcher
Where next?
Paul Almasy / akg-images / Universal Images Grouphttp://quest.eb.com/search/conversation/1/109_177942/Conversation-on-a-bench--Naples-1953
Any questions?
John Lund/Sam Diephuis / Blend / Learning Pictures / Universal Images Group
References
Bloom, B. S. (1956). Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. New York, Longman.Prensky, M. (2001) Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants. On the Horizon [Internet], 9(5), pp. 1-6. Available from: http://www.marcprensky.com/writing/Prensky%20-%20Digital%20Natives,%20Digital%20Immigrants%20-%20Part1.pdf [Accessed 5 February 2015].Punch, F. K. (2009) Introduction to Research Methods in Education. London, Sage.Webster, H. (2015) #10DoT Ten Days of Twitter [Internet]. Available from: http://10daysoftwitter.wordpress.com/ [Accessed 28 January 2015].White, D. S. and Le Cornu, A. (2011) Visitors and Residents: A new typology for online engagement. First Monday [Internet], 16(9), pp. 1-9. Available from: http://journals.uic.edu/ojs/index.php /fm/rt/printerFriendly/3171/3049 [Accessed 20 November 2014].