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IFN600UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH

WELCOME!

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ME

Kate Davis

kate.davis@qut.edu.au

0411 073 094

@katiedavis

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

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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