Learning and teaching conference 2013

1. Learning and teaching conference 2013 248 – An evaluation of the role of virtual support technologies in enhancing the student experience of work-related learning . Corina Bradbury

2. Presentation Objectives Overall review and evaluation of the methodology within specific research using a student researcher • Researcher Name and details • Aims • Preliminary approach • First attempts • Final approach • Student researcher experience • Future possibilities

3. Aims of research • Aims and objectives • Sample and access opportunities • Funding body • Rationale for methodological approach-student researcher

4. Initial research aims and amendments • Original research aims • Alterations • Time constraints and Challenges • Change in research direction

5. Early methodological approach • Attempts at primary qualitative findings; • -Interviews • -Outcomes (Unsuccessful, lack of response/access) • Second Attempts; • -Telephone Interviews • -Outcomes (Low response, one successful respondent)

6. Details of final methodological approach • Focus Group • Questions • Resources • Access and consent • Engagement in discussion • Challenges • Outcomes

7. Researcher experience • Decision to engage with research project • Initial thoughts on taking the research lead • Preparation and support • Approach to challenges • Research team and lecturers experience • Reflection

8. Future work • Qualitative analysis • Combining with previous research • Report writing; - Overall research report detailing the findings -Methodological report • Closing thoughts