Lesson 4
Knowledge Construction: Social Media Through Multiple Lenses
START
Teacher Notes
Teacher Notes
Purpose
Adapters Vs Adopters
Resource Requirements
Lesson Resources
Lesson Focus
Lesson Focus
Students will analyze research designs to explain how researchers studied social media.
start
Index
What is a research design?
Why is a research design important?
A Starting Point...
Engagement
What's next?
What is a research design?
Reflective Questions
Discussion Ideas
Why is a research design important?
Teacher Notes
How will I study it?
A research design answers the question:
Qualitative Research Traditions: Case Study Ethnography Narrative Research Phenomenology Phenomenography Grounded Theory Action Research
Quantitative Research Designs:
Experimental
Correlational
DescriptivePre-experimental
Quasi-experimental
Mixed-Methods Research Designs: Convergent parallel Exploratory Sequential Explanatory Sequential Embedded
Engagement
Social Media Research Through Multiple Lenses
Exploring research design:
A research topic can be studied through many lenses. Determining how you will study your topic depends on your Research Worldview, the nature of the topic, and constraints such as time and resources.
Task: Exploring Research Designs?
Teacher Notes
A Starting Point.....
Need more help considering research design?
Teacher Notes
What's next?
Explore the resources in Step 4 to further examine research design then learn how to craft research questions in Step 5.
Tas Idea
Lesson completed!
If you have questions or doubts, please reach out at irml@kennesaw.edu
Download decision tree
Reading Scholarly Articles
Reading scholarly articles can be difficult. Understanding the structure of a research article helps students quickly determine its relevance, examine specific sections like methods, and find opportunities to expand on the research.
Reviewing one or both of these videos may help scaffold instruction for the lesson engagement.
Task: Defining a Research Conceptual Framework
Task: Exploring Research Designs
How did they study social media?
Practice identifying the research approach, design, and methods in scholarly articles; record your responses in your research journal or as directed by your instructor.
1. Determine whether a review of how to read scholarly articles (found in the Teacher Notes) is necessary. You will read designated sections of the articles. 2. Choose a lens to explore; click on it to view and analyze the research study. 3. Read the abstract, which is a concise summary of the research study. 4. Identify the title, research approach, design, and methods based on the abstract if possible. Use slide #6 if needed. 4. Analyze the methods section to gain a deeper understanding of how the researcher(s) studied social media and record a brief summary (2-3 sentences). 5. Read the discussion section to understand the meaning of the findings in context, how they contribute to existing knowledge, study limitations, and suggestions for further research. 6. Repeat the process for each of the five lenses. 7. Reflect on which approach, design, or method you found most appealing as a researcher? Do your choice(s) align with your Research Worldview identified in Step 1?
Note:The task, Exploring Research Designs, aims to provide examples of different lenses used to study social media. Exploring the lenses used to approach knowledge construction will help you understand the importance of research design and start to consider how to align your Research Worldview, topic, and design selection. As you look through each lens to identify the research approach, design, and methods, consider if the approach is appealing. Did you appreciate the type of data the study yielded or the perspective that was captured?
Discussion
Use the following information to build on students' answers to the reflective questions. Predict the significance of a research design.
Basically, any activity with a desired outcome that needs a structured approach can benefit from some planning. The level of detail and formality of the plan will depend on the activity's scope, importance, and potential risks.
Large, Complex Projects: Whether a business venture or a personal endeavor, activities involving many moving parts, resources, and stakeholders require a detailed plan to ensure smooth execution. High-Risk Activities: Activities that pose potential harm to people or the environment need careful planning to reduce risks and promote safety. This includes activities like: working at heights, tasks in potentially hazardous environments (e.g., confined spaces), extreme sports (e.g., skydiving, mountain climbing) Event Planning: No matter the type of event (weddings, conferences, festivals, etc.), thorough planning is essential for success. Event planning covers managing logistics, budgets, promotion, and attendee experience. Emergency Preparedness: Developing a disaster preparedness plan for your home, workplace, or community is vital to staying safe during emergencies such as natural disasters (e.g., fires, floods, earthquakes), power outages, and evacuations. Financial Activities: Managing finances, from personal budgeting to corporate financial planning, requires a clear plan to achieve financial stability and meet goals. Travel Planning: Organizing a trip, especially to an unfamiliar destination, benefits significantly from a travel plan or itinerary. This includes choosing a destination, budgeting, booking flights and accommodations, and planning daily activities. Goal Achievement: Planning is essential for reaching any goal, whether personal or professional. Breaking down a large goal into manageable steps and creating a timeline can greatly improve the likelihood of success. Day-to-day Activities: Although seemingly less important, planning your day, setting goals, and prioritizing tasks can significantly boost productivity, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Key benefits of planning
Reduces Stress: Planning helps manage uncertainty and can ease stress and anxiety.
Increases Efficiency and Productivity: Having a plan allows for better time management and resource use, boosting overall productivity.
Promotes Better Decision-Making: A well-structured plan provides a framework for informed decision-making and anticipating potential problems.
Enhances Focus: Planning helps individuals and teams stay concentrated on objectives and avoid distractions.
Reflective Questions Consider the following questions:
1. What types of activities do you "plan" for? 2. What do these activities have in common?
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Lesson 4
Knowledge Construction: Social Media Through Multiple Lenses
START
Teacher Notes
Teacher Notes
Purpose
Adapters Vs Adopters
Resource Requirements
Lesson Resources
Lesson Focus
Lesson Focus
Students will analyze research designs to explain how researchers studied social media.
start
Index
What is a research design?
Why is a research design important?
A Starting Point...
Engagement
What's next?
What is a research design?
Reflective Questions
Discussion Ideas
Why is a research design important?
Teacher Notes
How will I study it?
A research design answers the question:
Qualitative Research Traditions: Case Study Ethnography Narrative Research Phenomenology Phenomenography Grounded Theory Action Research
Quantitative Research Designs: Experimental Correlational DescriptivePre-experimental Quasi-experimental
Mixed-Methods Research Designs: Convergent parallel Exploratory Sequential Explanatory Sequential Embedded
Engagement
Social Media Research Through Multiple Lenses
Exploring research design:
A research topic can be studied through many lenses. Determining how you will study your topic depends on your Research Worldview, the nature of the topic, and constraints such as time and resources.
Task: Exploring Research Designs?
Teacher Notes
A Starting Point.....
Need more help considering research design?
Teacher Notes
What's next?
Explore the resources in Step 4 to further examine research design then learn how to craft research questions in Step 5.
Tas Idea
Lesson completed!
If you have questions or doubts, please reach out at irml@kennesaw.edu
Download decision tree
Reading Scholarly Articles
Reading scholarly articles can be difficult. Understanding the structure of a research article helps students quickly determine its relevance, examine specific sections like methods, and find opportunities to expand on the research.
Reviewing one or both of these videos may help scaffold instruction for the lesson engagement.
Task: Defining a Research Conceptual Framework
Task: Exploring Research Designs
How did they study social media?
Practice identifying the research approach, design, and methods in scholarly articles; record your responses in your research journal or as directed by your instructor.
1. Determine whether a review of how to read scholarly articles (found in the Teacher Notes) is necessary. You will read designated sections of the articles. 2. Choose a lens to explore; click on it to view and analyze the research study. 3. Read the abstract, which is a concise summary of the research study. 4. Identify the title, research approach, design, and methods based on the abstract if possible. Use slide #6 if needed. 4. Analyze the methods section to gain a deeper understanding of how the researcher(s) studied social media and record a brief summary (2-3 sentences). 5. Read the discussion section to understand the meaning of the findings in context, how they contribute to existing knowledge, study limitations, and suggestions for further research. 6. Repeat the process for each of the five lenses. 7. Reflect on which approach, design, or method you found most appealing as a researcher? Do your choice(s) align with your Research Worldview identified in Step 1?
Note:The task, Exploring Research Designs, aims to provide examples of different lenses used to study social media. Exploring the lenses used to approach knowledge construction will help you understand the importance of research design and start to consider how to align your Research Worldview, topic, and design selection. As you look through each lens to identify the research approach, design, and methods, consider if the approach is appealing. Did you appreciate the type of data the study yielded or the perspective that was captured?
Discussion
Use the following information to build on students' answers to the reflective questions. Predict the significance of a research design.
Basically, any activity with a desired outcome that needs a structured approach can benefit from some planning. The level of detail and formality of the plan will depend on the activity's scope, importance, and potential risks.
Large, Complex Projects: Whether a business venture or a personal endeavor, activities involving many moving parts, resources, and stakeholders require a detailed plan to ensure smooth execution. High-Risk Activities: Activities that pose potential harm to people or the environment need careful planning to reduce risks and promote safety. This includes activities like: working at heights, tasks in potentially hazardous environments (e.g., confined spaces), extreme sports (e.g., skydiving, mountain climbing) Event Planning: No matter the type of event (weddings, conferences, festivals, etc.), thorough planning is essential for success. Event planning covers managing logistics, budgets, promotion, and attendee experience. Emergency Preparedness: Developing a disaster preparedness plan for your home, workplace, or community is vital to staying safe during emergencies such as natural disasters (e.g., fires, floods, earthquakes), power outages, and evacuations. Financial Activities: Managing finances, from personal budgeting to corporate financial planning, requires a clear plan to achieve financial stability and meet goals. Travel Planning: Organizing a trip, especially to an unfamiliar destination, benefits significantly from a travel plan or itinerary. This includes choosing a destination, budgeting, booking flights and accommodations, and planning daily activities. Goal Achievement: Planning is essential for reaching any goal, whether personal or professional. Breaking down a large goal into manageable steps and creating a timeline can greatly improve the likelihood of success. Day-to-day Activities: Although seemingly less important, planning your day, setting goals, and prioritizing tasks can significantly boost productivity, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Key benefits of planning Reduces Stress: Planning helps manage uncertainty and can ease stress and anxiety. Increases Efficiency and Productivity: Having a plan allows for better time management and resource use, boosting overall productivity. Promotes Better Decision-Making: A well-structured plan provides a framework for informed decision-making and anticipating potential problems. Enhances Focus: Planning helps individuals and teams stay concentrated on objectives and avoid distractions.
Reflective Questions Consider the following questions:
1. What types of activities do you "plan" for? 2. What do these activities have in common?