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
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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iKNEER: Interactive Knowledge Networks for Engineering Education Research
iKNEER.org is a highly interactive data gateway for understanding a range of data including conference and journal publications and federal investments.
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Search
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iKNEER Function Examples
Search
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iKNEER Function Examples
Search
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iKNEER Function Examples
PI’s profile
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iKNEER Function Examples
PI’s profile
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iKNEER Function Examples
PI’s profile
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER Function Examples
PI’s profile
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER Function Examples
PI’s profile
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER Function Examples
PI’s profile
Introduction Methods Findings Q&A
iKNEER Function Examples
PI’s profile
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iKNEER Function Examples
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iKNEER is designed for engineering education researchers, investors, and educators.
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Novice researchers in an interdisciplinary field may experience conceptual difficulties.
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Conceptual Difficulties of Trained Engineers in EER
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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)
1How does iKNEER influence novice researchers in making decisions regarding their research directions?
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Research Questions
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?
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Research Questions
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Qualitative Approach
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Qualitative Approach
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6 participants from 1st year PhD research methods class
Qualitative Approach
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3 males, 3 females; 2 internationals
Qualitative Approach
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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.
Training Session on iKNEER (30min)
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Training Session on iKNEER (30min)
Use for Research (2-4 weeks)
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Training Session on iKNEER (30min)
Use for Research (2-4 weeks)
Semi-Structured Interview (30-50min)
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Training Session on iKNEER (30min)
Use for Research (2-4 weeks)
Semi-Structured Interview (30-50min)
Qualitative Thematic Analysis
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Category1 Category2 Category3 Category4
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Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
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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 ... ”
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Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
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1 Unable to find relevant literature (interdisciplinary nature of EER)
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2 Different stages, different challenges (diverse background)
Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
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1 Unable to find relevant literature (interdisciplinary nature of EER)
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“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)
Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
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1 Unable to find relevant literature (interdisciplinary nature of EER)
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2 Different stages, different challenges (diverse background)
3 Language difficulties (includes the social science research language )
Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
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1 Unable to find relevant literature (interdisciplinary nature of EER)
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“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 )
Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
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1 Unable to find relevant literature (interdisciplinary nature of EER)
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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
Cat. 1 of 3: Research Difficulties
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1 Unable to find relevant literature (interdisciplinary nature of EER)
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“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
Cat. 2 of 3: iKNEER and Research
1 Focused scope of iKNEER acknowledge the ENE community
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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
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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
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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
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Cat. 3 of 3: Implications for Design
1 Position of search bar
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Cat. 3 of 3: Implications for Design
1 Position of search bar
2 Many possible ways of user participation
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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.)
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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
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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
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Questions?
Xin Chen, Adithya Raghavan, Krishna Madhavan, Ji Soo Yi{chen654, araghava, cm, yij}@purdue.edu
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