Delivered as part of the joint University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University one day conference on Google Apps for teaching and learning. Held at Sheffield Hallam University on 7th March 2014.
At the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) at The University of Sheffield we run an innovative series of informal 20 minute sessions that are about planting seeds and changing minds. The sessions have two clear strands, one focused on teaching and the other on research. The remit is not to teach people how to use something in their work or study but to let them know why they could use it and how they can learn more about it. The evidence shows that this organic approach is working - staff and students are starting to use many of the tools that Bite Size has covered. Any kind of widespread change within organisations can be hard to deliver, but by bringing champions on your side, good practice and ideas can spread naturally. Now that Bite Size is established with over 70 unique sessions, running the twice-yearly programme has became much easier. With support from an administrator and curation in the two themes of research and teaching by two of the team, Bite Size now only requires approximately a few hours every month to co-ordinate, yet the results have been excellent.
Bite Size grew from the idea that there were new and emerging in-house and external technologies and tools of which many staff and students at ScHARR were unaware. Added to this was the fact that the University is home to a multitude of experts in several areas of technology, research and teaching who are all keen to speak to colleagues about different ways of working or pointing out existing resources and services. Started in late 2010, previous sessions have covered a variety of topics including Google Apps, Screencasting, Prezi, Social Media, data security and the Cloud. Bite Size is open to all academic and support staff in addition to students. Presenters come from all across the campus with a variety of speakers with backgrounds in teaching, research, administration, technology and research. Initially sourcing speakers was quite challenging but due to the success of Bite Size finding new topics and speakers has become less of a chore as the sessions become more widely known which means there are now staff volunteering to run sessions- it seems to have helped foster a culture of sharing which will hopefully stand Bite Size in good stead for the future.
Bite Size runs on alternate Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays every week to ensure that part-time staff can attend at least some of the sessions. The sessions are advertised on ScHARR Library's blog and Twitter feed in addition to the University of Sheffield's social media platforms including Google+; as well as via colourful posters across the department. Add enticing Bite Size cakes to the mixture and a ten minute question and answer session at the end, and the results have been extremely positive. A Bite Size questionnaire highlighted that the sessions are positive in promoting new ways of working with over 90% of respondents saying the sessions had been effective in teaching them new skills.
At the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) at The University of Sheffield we run an innovative series of informal 20 minute sessions that are about planting seeds and changing minds. The sessions have two clear strands, one focused on teaching and the other on research. The remit is not to teach people how to use something in their work or study but to let them know why they could use it and how they can learn more about it. The evidence shows that this organic approach is working - staff and students are starting to use many of the tools that Bite Size has covered. Any kind of widespread change within organisations can be hard to deliver, but by bringing champions on your side, good practice and ideas can spread naturally. Now that Bite Size is established with over 70 unique sessions, running the twice-yearly programme has became much easier. With support from an administrator and curation in the two themes of research and teaching by two of the team, Bite Size now only requires approximately a few hours every month to co-ordinate, yet the results have been excellent.
Bite Size grew from the idea that there were new and emerging in-house and external technologies and tools of which many staff and students at ScHARR were unaware. Added to this was the fact that the University is home to a multitude of experts in several areas of technology, research and teaching who are all keen to speak to colleagues about different ways of working or pointing out existing resources and services. Started in late 2010, previous sessions have covered a variety of topics including Google Apps, Screencasting, Prezi, Social Media, data security and the Cloud. Bite Size is open to all academic and support staff in addition to students. Presenters come from all across the campus with a variety of speakers with backgrounds in teaching, research, administration, technology and research. Initially sourcing speakers was quite challenging but due to the success of Bite Size finding new topics and speakers has become less of a chore as the sessions become more widely known which means there are now staff volunteering to run sessions- it seems to have helped foster a culture of sharing which will hopefully stand Bite Size in good stead for the future.
Bite Size runs on alternate Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays every week to ensure that part-time staff can attend at least some of the sessions. The sessions are advertised on ScHARR Library's blog and Twitter feed in addition to the University of Sheffield's social media platforms including Google+; as well as via colourful posters across the department. Add enticing Bite Size cakes to the mixture and a ten minute question and answer session at the end, and the results have been extremely positive. A Bite Size questionnaire highlighted that the sessions are positive in promoting new ways of working with over 90% of respondents saying the sessions had been effective in teaching them new skills.
Could Artificial Intelligence help us communicate research better?Andy Tattersall
My invited talk at the CILIP UKeiG AGM
There’s much we do not yet know about the impact of AI within academia, it offers both opportunities and threats. One potential benefit could be in the area of research dissemination, but that is not without potential hazards. Academics and aligned specialists, including library and information professionals all have a vested interest in the communication of new knowledge. The barrier to this often comes down to the triple threat of time, money and expertise - AI might be able to help with that.
In his presentation Andy will explore some of the opportunities to employ AI to help disseminate research using digital technologies and AI but also investigate what threats lie under the surface.
Altmetrics - if you look beyond the numbers, you’ll find meaningAndy Tattersall
Slides from my UKSG talk for the event: Usage Data for Decision Making online seminar
Altmetrics or alternative indicators of scholarly interest can tell us a lot about research and how it is being received beyond the traditional citation and impact factor scores, that much we know. But what else can altmetrics tell us about our research world, especially producing the outputs, communicating them and what opportunities can we leverage from all of this? We’re not yet using altmetrics to their full potential but in the course of this short talk Andy will provide a few insights on how we can make better use of this data to gain a better grasp and understanding of our scholarly world.
https://www.uksg.org/event/uksg-usage-data-decision-making-online-seminar-2022
How to own your research communications - The importance of identity and owne...Andy Tattersall
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Technology has all the right answers - but we have to start thinking about wh...Andy Tattersall
Technology has all the answers – but we have to start thinking about whether we’re asking the right questions
Technology disruption has impacted on the library and information profession more than most organisation sectors. It has created a wealth of opportunities to improve how we carry out our work, it has also brought with it a lot of threats and highlighted weaknesses. We now have a myriad of digital tools to help us help others but do we know what they really want given the wide choice of solutions? Within the learning technology community they never stray too far away from pedagogical theory as to why a technology is adopted to help with teaching. Library and information specialists need to take leaf from that book and ask questions when adopting a new tool for teaching, research and dissemination. In this presentation Andy will discuss some of those questions and hopefully give a few answers.
Staying afloat in a sea of technological change - Business Librarians Associa...Andy Tattersall
Librarians and information professionals are increasingly tied to technology and the challenges that come with it. As a result technology is seen as an ever important part of their role, whether they like it or not. Librarians champion digital literacy and citizenship, social media, internet privacy and equal access to knowledge across the web. Their roles are ever supported by a myriad of technologies that can solve the most niche or universal of problems. Technology adds power to the librarian’s skill set, but it also comes with caveats and pitfalls. What technology is best for the job, how do you find out about them and what are the implications for their use, such as security, longevity and support. To be a library and information professional in the digital age means you have to pay heed to these issues. This means a combination of the right skills, flexibility and an acceptance you may fail at times. They say you should never work with children and animals, at times it feels like should apply to technology. It can be unpredictable, challenging and disruptive - but these are all scenarios that librarians are well used to. They have the right skill sets and the purpose of this keynote will be to guide library professionals how to navigate the very rough seas of technology and find new and exciting opportunities.
New research needs to be better reported and librarians can help with that Andy Tattersall
New research needs to be better reported and librarians can help with that
Scientific research is increasingly being given coverage and attention in the media. The problem is that the media often fail to acknowledge who actually carried out the research and link to a publicly available version of that work or institute. This can lead to misreporting (sometimes intentional) and biased news coverage. Whilst academics, collaborators and institutions do not get the credit they deserve. As the REF and impact agenda become increasingly more important, so does the accurate reporting and collection of such impact, through such as altmetrics and media monitoring. Without citing and linking back to the work it becomes harder to track as a story takes on a life of its own through social media and reposts. Linking to the research makes it harder to misreport or cherry pick facts and stats as interested parties are able to check the facts for themselves. At a time when we have been told ‘people have had enough of experts’ and world leaders denouncing scientific fact, proper and accurate reporting of research has never mattered more. There are a few important things librarians can do to support the better reporting of research through encouraging linking to the open access versions and exploring how research is received through altmetrics. This talk will explore the issue and what can be done to tackle it.
Slides from my talk delivered at the British psychological Society Research Conference - Titled Altmetrics - What are they good for?
Video of the talk can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcZ3mEkYbaQ
24 Hour Inspire pop-up radio station - Internet Librarian International 2017Andy Tattersall
This presentation delivered at Internet Librarian International is how two information professionals set up a pop up radio station for 24 hours. This was to support a great cause - Inspiration for Life - where lectures take place over the course of 24 hours at The University of Sheffield to raise funds for local cancer charities.
The Digital Transformation of Research SupportAndy Tattersall
Slides from a presentation I gave in collaboration with Alison McNab (University of Huddersfield) at the Northern Collaboration Conference in York on September 8th. https://northerncollaboration.org.uk/content/2017-conference-sponsored-proquest-ex-libris#overlay-context=
Abstract
This session will provide delegates with an overview of the digital research landscape, an introduction to tools and resources to tame the landscape, the opportunity to consider the skillsets required in the context of their own workplace, and an introduction to the research technologist manifesto. Please bring a mobile device (and your Eduroam password) to contribute to this interactive session.
Researchers increasingly need to understand a multitude of topics including digital copyright, impact, altmetrics, communications, social media, research data management and sharing, open access, infographics, video, animation and mobile apps. Yet all too often they have little time, support or encouragement to explore these topics and have they need to make informed judgements on the most appropriate technologies.
For decades skilled LIS professionals have provided researchers with excellent services around collection management, content curation and discovery, critical appraisal and reference management. More recently they have stepped into new areas of support and applied their knowledge around social media, metrics, scholarly communications and research data management. Given that the modern LIS professional is adept of working across platforms, good at problem solving and the use of new technologies, are they positioned to guide and work alongside researchers as research technologists?
A digital research cycle for the 21st century and how to support itAndy Tattersall
Slides from an afternoon of talks on the theme of Digital Transformation https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/delivering-on-digital-digital-transformation-the-information-professional-tickets-35004474325
How to Beat Information Overload - Pint of Science 2017 PresentationAndy Tattersall
Slides from my Pint of Science talk given at the very cool venue Couch on Campo Lane in Sheffield.
Abstract
Do you feel overwhelmed and distracted by all of the emails, text messages, website and social media updates, likes, pings, pokes, snapchats? Two things are certain, you are not alone and those distractions are not going to go away unless you get a handle on them. As the amount of content we generate on the web continues to grow at a rapid pace and we look to make better use of our time, personally and professionally, Andy Tattersall will show you some of the ways you can do to take back control. All you need is willpower and a terrible wifi connection.
A presentation I gave at the 2016 UKSG Forum in London on the work around my Research Hacks to promote and improve scholarly communications.
Research Hacks - using animation to teach academics how to share their research and work smarter.
Stepping out of the echo chamber - Alternative indicators of scholarly commun...Andy Tattersall
This set of slides which was presented at Sheffield Hallam University and The London School of Hygene and Tropical Medicine. They showcase the many ways academics can leverage digital scholary communication tools to discover what is being said about their research and how best to respond to that conversation.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Could Artificial Intelligence help us communicate research better?Andy Tattersall
My invited talk at the CILIP UKeiG AGM
There’s much we do not yet know about the impact of AI within academia, it offers both opportunities and threats. One potential benefit could be in the area of research dissemination, but that is not without potential hazards. Academics and aligned specialists, including library and information professionals all have a vested interest in the communication of new knowledge. The barrier to this often comes down to the triple threat of time, money and expertise - AI might be able to help with that.
In his presentation Andy will explore some of the opportunities to employ AI to help disseminate research using digital technologies and AI but also investigate what threats lie under the surface.
Altmetrics - if you look beyond the numbers, you’ll find meaningAndy Tattersall
Slides from my UKSG talk for the event: Usage Data for Decision Making online seminar
Altmetrics or alternative indicators of scholarly interest can tell us a lot about research and how it is being received beyond the traditional citation and impact factor scores, that much we know. But what else can altmetrics tell us about our research world, especially producing the outputs, communicating them and what opportunities can we leverage from all of this? We’re not yet using altmetrics to their full potential but in the course of this short talk Andy will provide a few insights on how we can make better use of this data to gain a better grasp and understanding of our scholarly world.
https://www.uksg.org/event/uksg-usage-data-decision-making-online-seminar-2022
How to own your research communications - The importance of identity and owne...Andy Tattersall
This is a talk I delivered at a joint Cilip Special Interest Group event between ARLG and MmIT at The British Library. The purpose of the talk was to discuss the importance of using unique identifiers when communicating your research and how to own your voice and research when working with the media
Technology has all the right answers - but we have to start thinking about wh...Andy Tattersall
Technology has all the answers – but we have to start thinking about whether we’re asking the right questions
Technology disruption has impacted on the library and information profession more than most organisation sectors. It has created a wealth of opportunities to improve how we carry out our work, it has also brought with it a lot of threats and highlighted weaknesses. We now have a myriad of digital tools to help us help others but do we know what they really want given the wide choice of solutions? Within the learning technology community they never stray too far away from pedagogical theory as to why a technology is adopted to help with teaching. Library and information specialists need to take leaf from that book and ask questions when adopting a new tool for teaching, research and dissemination. In this presentation Andy will discuss some of those questions and hopefully give a few answers.
Staying afloat in a sea of technological change - Business Librarians Associa...Andy Tattersall
Librarians and information professionals are increasingly tied to technology and the challenges that come with it. As a result technology is seen as an ever important part of their role, whether they like it or not. Librarians champion digital literacy and citizenship, social media, internet privacy and equal access to knowledge across the web. Their roles are ever supported by a myriad of technologies that can solve the most niche or universal of problems. Technology adds power to the librarian’s skill set, but it also comes with caveats and pitfalls. What technology is best for the job, how do you find out about them and what are the implications for their use, such as security, longevity and support. To be a library and information professional in the digital age means you have to pay heed to these issues. This means a combination of the right skills, flexibility and an acceptance you may fail at times. They say you should never work with children and animals, at times it feels like should apply to technology. It can be unpredictable, challenging and disruptive - but these are all scenarios that librarians are well used to. They have the right skill sets and the purpose of this keynote will be to guide library professionals how to navigate the very rough seas of technology and find new and exciting opportunities.
New research needs to be better reported and librarians can help with that Andy Tattersall
New research needs to be better reported and librarians can help with that
Scientific research is increasingly being given coverage and attention in the media. The problem is that the media often fail to acknowledge who actually carried out the research and link to a publicly available version of that work or institute. This can lead to misreporting (sometimes intentional) and biased news coverage. Whilst academics, collaborators and institutions do not get the credit they deserve. As the REF and impact agenda become increasingly more important, so does the accurate reporting and collection of such impact, through such as altmetrics and media monitoring. Without citing and linking back to the work it becomes harder to track as a story takes on a life of its own through social media and reposts. Linking to the research makes it harder to misreport or cherry pick facts and stats as interested parties are able to check the facts for themselves. At a time when we have been told ‘people have had enough of experts’ and world leaders denouncing scientific fact, proper and accurate reporting of research has never mattered more. There are a few important things librarians can do to support the better reporting of research through encouraging linking to the open access versions and exploring how research is received through altmetrics. This talk will explore the issue and what can be done to tackle it.
Slides from my talk delivered at the British psychological Society Research Conference - Titled Altmetrics - What are they good for?
Video of the talk can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcZ3mEkYbaQ
24 Hour Inspire pop-up radio station - Internet Librarian International 2017Andy Tattersall
This presentation delivered at Internet Librarian International is how two information professionals set up a pop up radio station for 24 hours. This was to support a great cause - Inspiration for Life - where lectures take place over the course of 24 hours at The University of Sheffield to raise funds for local cancer charities.
The Digital Transformation of Research SupportAndy Tattersall
Slides from a presentation I gave in collaboration with Alison McNab (University of Huddersfield) at the Northern Collaboration Conference in York on September 8th. https://northerncollaboration.org.uk/content/2017-conference-sponsored-proquest-ex-libris#overlay-context=
Abstract
This session will provide delegates with an overview of the digital research landscape, an introduction to tools and resources to tame the landscape, the opportunity to consider the skillsets required in the context of their own workplace, and an introduction to the research technologist manifesto. Please bring a mobile device (and your Eduroam password) to contribute to this interactive session.
Researchers increasingly need to understand a multitude of topics including digital copyright, impact, altmetrics, communications, social media, research data management and sharing, open access, infographics, video, animation and mobile apps. Yet all too often they have little time, support or encouragement to explore these topics and have they need to make informed judgements on the most appropriate technologies.
For decades skilled LIS professionals have provided researchers with excellent services around collection management, content curation and discovery, critical appraisal and reference management. More recently they have stepped into new areas of support and applied their knowledge around social media, metrics, scholarly communications and research data management. Given that the modern LIS professional is adept of working across platforms, good at problem solving and the use of new technologies, are they positioned to guide and work alongside researchers as research technologists?
A digital research cycle for the 21st century and how to support itAndy Tattersall
Slides from an afternoon of talks on the theme of Digital Transformation https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/delivering-on-digital-digital-transformation-the-information-professional-tickets-35004474325
How to Beat Information Overload - Pint of Science 2017 PresentationAndy Tattersall
Slides from my Pint of Science talk given at the very cool venue Couch on Campo Lane in Sheffield.
Abstract
Do you feel overwhelmed and distracted by all of the emails, text messages, website and social media updates, likes, pings, pokes, snapchats? Two things are certain, you are not alone and those distractions are not going to go away unless you get a handle on them. As the amount of content we generate on the web continues to grow at a rapid pace and we look to make better use of our time, personally and professionally, Andy Tattersall will show you some of the ways you can do to take back control. All you need is willpower and a terrible wifi connection.
A presentation I gave at the 2016 UKSG Forum in London on the work around my Research Hacks to promote and improve scholarly communications.
Research Hacks - using animation to teach academics how to share their research and work smarter.
Stepping out of the echo chamber - Alternative indicators of scholarly commun...Andy Tattersall
This set of slides which was presented at Sheffield Hallam University and The London School of Hygene and Tropical Medicine. They showcase the many ways academics can leverage digital scholary communication tools to discover what is being said about their research and how best to respond to that conversation.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
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Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
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Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
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