asee2012 presentation: ikneer user study
DESCRIPTION
iKNEER (Interactive Knowledge Network for Engineering Education Research) User Study: Conduct 6 interviewers with novice researchers to understand conceptual hurdles in their research, and how computer tools influence their research decision-making.TRANSCRIPT
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How Does an Interactive Knowledge Platform Influence Decision-Making of Novice Researchers
in Engineering Education Research?
Xin Chen, Adithya Raghavan, Krishna Madhavan, Ji Soo Yi{chen654, araghava, cm, yij}@purdue.edu
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Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER: Interactive Knowledge Networks for Engineering Education Research
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iKNEER.org is a highly interactive data gateway for understanding a range of data including conference and journal publications and federal investments.
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Search
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER Function Examples
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Search
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER Function Examples
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Search
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER Function Examples
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PI’s profile
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER Function Examples
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PI’s profile
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER Function Examples
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PI’s profile
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER Function Examples
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PI’s profile
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER Function Examples
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PI’s profile
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER Function Examples
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PI’s profile
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER Function Examples
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PI’s profile
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER Function Examples
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Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER is designed for engineering education researchers, investors, and educators.
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Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
Novice researchers in an interdisciplinary field may experience conceptual difficulties.
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Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
Conceptual Difficulties of Trained Engineers in EER
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Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
Conceptual Difficulties of Trained Engineers in EER
Difficulties in: ‣ framing research questions with broad appeal
‣ appreciating qualitative or mixed-methods approaches‣ pursuing interdisciplinary collaboration ... (Borrego,2007)
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1How does iKNEER influence novice researchers in making decisions regarding their research directions?
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
Research Questions
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1How does iKNEER influence novice researchers in making decisions regarding their research directions?
2What issues can be identified that can inform future design of such tools?
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
Research Questions
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Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
Qualitative Approach
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Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
Qualitative Approach
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Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
6 participants from 1st year PhD research methods class
Qualitative Approach
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Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
3 males, 3 females; 2 internationals
Qualitative Approach
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Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
P1
Background: 4 years teaching
Research Interests: Mentoring
P2
Background: BS & MS in EE
Research Interests: Global engineering
P3
Background: 3 years industry, 6 years teaching
Research Interests: Broad, undecided
P4
P5
P6
Background: BS in ECE, 4 years industry
Research Interests: Open source community
Background: BS in CivilE, philosophy minor
Research Interests: Sustainability
Background: Young engr faculty member
Research Interests: Social awareness, etc.
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Training Session on iKNEER (30min)
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Training Session on iKNEER (30min)
Use for Research (2-4 weeks)
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Training Session on iKNEER (30min)
Use for Research (2-4 weeks)
Semi-Structured Interview (30-50min)
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Training Session on iKNEER (30min)
Use for Research (2-4 weeks)
Semi-Structured Interview (30-50min)
Qualitative Thematic Analysis
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
Category1 Category2 Category3 Category4
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Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
1 Unable to find relevant literature (interdisciplinary nature of EER)
“it was in a journal that I never would have looked at probably because I was so ENE focused”
“There is a bunch of econ stuff. There is law stuff. There is education stuff. There is philosophy stuff. There is cognitive stuff ... ”
Transcript
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
1 Unable to find relevant literature (interdisciplinary nature of EER)
Transcript
2 Different stages, different challenges (diverse background)
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Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
1 Unable to find relevant literature (interdisciplinary nature of EER)
Transcript
“I’ve gotten pretty good at finding literature at that point and so the difficulty right now is like I’m analyzing interview sessions, so it’s
very qualitative.”
2 Different stages, different challenges (diverse background)
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Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
1 Unable to find relevant literature (interdisciplinary nature of EER)
Transcript
2 Different stages, different challenges (diverse background)
3 Language difficulties (includes the social science research language )
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Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
1 Unable to find relevant literature (interdisciplinary nature of EER)
Transcript
“I am trying to write in a language that is not mine, so my structural constructions, my
grammar constructions are not as good as they are for a native speaker or for a native writer.”
2 Different stages, different challenges (diverse background)
3 Language difficulties (includes the social science research language )
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Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
1 Unable to find relevant literature (interdisciplinary nature of EER)
Transcript
2 Different stages, different challenges (diverse background)
3 Language difficulties (includes the social science research language )
4 No Difficulties, or care enough to overcome any difficulties
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Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
1 Unable to find relevant literature (interdisciplinary nature of EER)
Transcript
“I was born for this degree. ”“I care about people, so my talents and my skill set really lend itself toward being a social science or an
educational researcher.” “I grasp the concepts because I care about them.”
2 Different stages, different challenges (diverse background)
3 Language difficulties (includes the social science research language )
4 No Difficulties, or care enough to overcome any difficulties
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Cat. 2 of 3: iKNEER and Research
1 Focused scope of iKNEER acknowledge the ENE community
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Cat. 2 of 3: iKNEER and Research
1 Focused scope of iKNEER acknowledge the ENE community
2 Collaborative network graph is particularly useful
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Cat. 2 of 3: iKNEER and Research
1 Focused scope of iKNEER acknowledge the ENE community
2 Collaborative network graph is particularly useful
3 iKNEER has a role beyond research
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Cat. 2 of 3: iKNEER and Research
1 Focused scope of iKNEER acknowledge the ENE community
2 Collaborative network graph is particularly useful
3 iKNEER has a role beyond research
4 Broad context of research decision making
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Cat. 3 of 3: Implications for Design
1 Position of search bar
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Cat. 3 of 3: Implications for Design
1 Position of search bar
2 Many possible ways of user participation
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Cat. 3 of 3: Implications for Design
1 Position of search bar
2 Many possible ways of user participation
3 Connect with citation management tools (EndNote, Zotero, etc.)
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Cat. 3 of 3: Implications for Design
1 Position of search bar
2 Many possible ways of user participation
3 Connect with citation management tools (EndNote, Zotero, etc.)
4 Link grant proposals with papers
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Cat. 3 of 3: Implications for Design
1 Position of search bar
2 Many possible ways of user participation
3 Connect with citation management tools (EndNote, Zotero, etc.)
4 Link grant proposals with papers
5 Open source
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
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Questions?
Xin Chen, Adithya Raghavan, Krishna Madhavan, Ji Soo Yi{chen654, araghava, cm, yij}@purdue.edu
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A