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Tools for Analysis of Research Data Collected from Wikis and Blogs Madhumita Bhattacharya Centre

Tools for Analysis of Research Data Collected from Wikis and Blogs Madhumita Bhattacharya Centre for Distance Education Athabasca University, Canada mitab@athabascau. ca College of Education Massey University, New Zealand M. Bhattacharya@massey. ac. nz 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 1

Have you ever posted in a wiki(s)? ü Yes X No 4/25/2008 CIDER Session

Have you ever posted in a wiki(s)? ü Yes X No 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 2

Do you have your own blog(s)? ü Yes X No 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 3

Do you have your own blog(s)? ü Yes X No 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 3

Do you think wikis and blogs could be used for research purposes? ü Yes

Do you think wikis and blogs could be used for research purposes? ü Yes X No 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 4

If your answer was ‘yes’ then please say how? 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 5

If your answer was ‘yes’ then please say how? 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 5

If your answer was ‘no’ then please say why not? 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 6

If your answer was ‘no’ then please say why not? 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 6

Lifelong Learners Graduates should be lifelong learners who have both discipline specific knowledge and

Lifelong Learners Graduates should be lifelong learners who have both discipline specific knowledge and skills as well as a range of generic skills or competencies. • These personal competencies, attributes or qualities are: • . . . critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, problem solving, logical and independent thought, effective communication, and related skills in identifying, accessing and managing information: personal attributes such as intellectual rigor, creativity and imagination; and values such as ethical practice, integrity and tolerance. 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 7

Framework for Lifelong Learning 80 Formal Learning AGE Non-Formal Learning Informal Learning Systems 0

Framework for Lifelong Learning 80 Formal Learning AGE Non-Formal Learning Informal Learning Systems 0 4/25/2008 AGE CIDER Session 2001 -2008 -8

PBL process Collaborative knowledge construction Learning as Problem Solving Problem centred knowledge construction Reflective

PBL process Collaborative knowledge construction Learning as Problem Solving Problem centred knowledge construction Reflective thinking Independent Learning Concept mapping 4/25/2008 Decision making Problem Solution PROBLEM Collaborative Learning Metacognitive skills CIDER Session Bhattacharya, 1997 -2008 --- 9

Social Constructivism Student C Student A Collaborative Knowledge Construction Studen t. B 4/25/2008 CIDER

Social Constructivism Student C Student A Collaborative Knowledge Construction Studen t. B 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 10

Sources of Data • Thinking log (collaborative and individual) – Chat – Discussion forum

Sources of Data • Thinking log (collaborative and individual) – Chat – Discussion forum – Telephone conversation – Face-to-face meetings • Self reflection on the process of learning (artifacts and skills acquired). 2004 -2007 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 11

Attributes of Meaningful Learning Active/ Manipulative Responsible Constructive Intentional Complex Attributes of Meaningful Learning

Attributes of Meaningful Learning Active/ Manipulative Responsible Constructive Intentional Complex Attributes of Meaningful Learning Conversational Contextualized Buoyant 4/25/2008 Collaborative CIDER Session Reflective Adapted from Jonassen, 2001 12

Multidimensional Model of Assessment of Learning Complementary skills : Metacognition Progression Conceptualization Bhattacharya, 2001

Multidimensional Model of Assessment of Learning Complementary skills : Metacognition Progression Conceptualization Bhattacharya, 2001 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 13

Multidimensional-multistage Model of Assessment of Learning Bhattacharya & Novak, 2007 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 14

Multidimensional-multistage Model of Assessment of Learning Bhattacharya & Novak, 2007 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 14

Wikis and Blogs as sources of data • Wikis for recording the collaborative process

Wikis and Blogs as sources of data • Wikis for recording the collaborative process of learning • Blogs for self reflection on the process of learning (individual and collaborative) HP Technology for Teaching Award, 2007 & E-portfolio project 2007 -2008 --2007 -2008 -4/25/2008 CIDER Session 15

Progressive learning assessment Bhattacharya & Novak, 2007 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 16

Progressive learning assessment Bhattacharya & Novak, 2007 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 16

Benefits • Possible to visualise the learning process • It may not be possible

Benefits • Possible to visualise the learning process • It may not be possible to collect this data otherwise • Identify the factors or learner characteristics associated with success • Provides opportunities to evaluate and analyze ones own thinking 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 17

Drawbacks • Manual analysis is time consuming • Continuous feedback is not available to

Drawbacks • Manual analysis is time consuming • Continuous feedback is not available to the participants for improvement • Some time it is difficult to make decision(s) • Different tools are needed to analyze different kinds of data 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 18

Your Questions 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 19

Your Questions 4/25/2008 CIDER Session 19

Moral of the story • Research Methodology • Research Objectives Research Data • Data

Moral of the story • Research Methodology • Research Objectives Research Data • Data collection • Types of data Research Problem 4/25/2008 • Modification of tools • Tools for analysis Research data analysis CIDER Session 20