The document discusses a presentation about researchers' use of social media. It provides an outline of topics that will be covered, including key reports on researchers and social media. The reports found that researchers cautiously adopt social media and are most motivated when tools fit their work processes. Researchers learn about social media from peers and are concerned with issues like time and copyright.
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Lizzie Coles-Kemp, Royal Holloway University of London: Privacy Awareness: An...i_scienceEU
Network of Excellence Internet Science Summer School. The theme of the summer school is "Internet Privacy and Identity, Trust and Reputation Mechanisms".
More information: http://www.internet-science.eu/
Social Media Adoption among the Banking Sector in Sri Lanka: Paper presented ...Parakum Pathirana
Despite social media having a remarkable success in many parts of the world in different contexts such as promoting brands to changing state leaders, the adoption by the banking sector to provide financial services remains relatively low across many parts of the world.
Many banking customers are still reluctant to consume financial services via social media. In fact, how banks should adopt social media still remains unanswered, possibly due to the fluidity of social media compared to the rigidness of the banking sector. The aim of this paper is to devise a framework to better understand the determinants of social media adoption among the banking sector based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).
Paper available at: https://www.academia.edu/15069575/Social_Media_Adoption_among_the_Banking_Sector_in_Sri_Lanka
This document summarizes a presentation on technology in student affairs given by Leslie Dare. It discusses 5 arenas of the technological environment including information dissemination, transactional interaction, communication, entertainment, and education. It also covers issues related to student services and programs, other technology issues in higher education, and recommendations for student affairs administrators regarding technology. Survey results on technology administration in student affairs from other institutions are also presented.
Working with Social Media Data: Ethics & good practice around collecting, usi...Nicola Osborne
Slides from a workshop delivered for the University of Edinburgh Digital Scholarship programme, on 18th October 2017. For further information on the programme see: http://www.digital.cahss.ed.ac.uk/ or #DigScholEd. If you are interested in hosting a similar workshop, or adapting these slides please contact me: nicola.osborne@ed.ac.uk.
Simple and Cost Effective Electronic Tools for Research with YouthYTH
The document describes 4 electronic tools - visual text messages, Podio project management app, a network recruitment dashboard, and a diary app - that researchers at Tulane University have incorporated into their work engaging youth in research on STI/HIV and unintended pregnancy among hard to reach populations in order to improve participation and the success of their programs. It provides details on how each tool is used and their advantages and disadvantages.
The document summarizes the findings of the 2007 Canadian Internet Project (CIP) survey. CIP examines Canadians' use of the Internet, media, and emerging technologies through national surveys conducted in 2004 and 2007. The 2007 survey included interviews with 3,150 Canadians aged 12 and older, as well as a specialized youth sample. CIP provides a detailed picture of technology adoption in Canada and allows for analysis of trends over time. It also places Canadian results in an international context through collaboration with the World Internet Project.
Lizzie Coles-Kemp, Royal Holloway University of London: Privacy Awareness: An...i_scienceEU
Network of Excellence Internet Science Summer School. The theme of the summer school is "Internet Privacy and Identity, Trust and Reputation Mechanisms".
More information: http://www.internet-science.eu/
Social Media Adoption among the Banking Sector in Sri Lanka: Paper presented ...Parakum Pathirana
Despite social media having a remarkable success in many parts of the world in different contexts such as promoting brands to changing state leaders, the adoption by the banking sector to provide financial services remains relatively low across many parts of the world.
Many banking customers are still reluctant to consume financial services via social media. In fact, how banks should adopt social media still remains unanswered, possibly due to the fluidity of social media compared to the rigidness of the banking sector. The aim of this paper is to devise a framework to better understand the determinants of social media adoption among the banking sector based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).
Paper available at: https://www.academia.edu/15069575/Social_Media_Adoption_among_the_Banking_Sector_in_Sri_Lanka
This document summarizes a presentation on technology in student affairs given by Leslie Dare. It discusses 5 arenas of the technological environment including information dissemination, transactional interaction, communication, entertainment, and education. It also covers issues related to student services and programs, other technology issues in higher education, and recommendations for student affairs administrators regarding technology. Survey results on technology administration in student affairs from other institutions are also presented.
Working with Social Media Data: Ethics & good practice around collecting, usi...Nicola Osborne
Slides from a workshop delivered for the University of Edinburgh Digital Scholarship programme, on 18th October 2017. For further information on the programme see: http://www.digital.cahss.ed.ac.uk/ or #DigScholEd. If you are interested in hosting a similar workshop, or adapting these slides please contact me: nicola.osborne@ed.ac.uk.
Simple and Cost Effective Electronic Tools for Research with YouthYTH
The document describes 4 electronic tools - visual text messages, Podio project management app, a network recruitment dashboard, and a diary app - that researchers at Tulane University have incorporated into their work engaging youth in research on STI/HIV and unintended pregnancy among hard to reach populations in order to improve participation and the success of their programs. It provides details on how each tool is used and their advantages and disadvantages.
The document summarizes the findings of the 2007 Canadian Internet Project (CIP) survey. CIP examines Canadians' use of the Internet, media, and emerging technologies through national surveys conducted in 2004 and 2007. The 2007 survey included interviews with 3,150 Canadians aged 12 and older, as well as a specialized youth sample. CIP provides a detailed picture of technology adoption in Canada and allows for analysis of trends over time. It also places Canadian results in an international context through collaboration with the World Internet Project.
By contrast to often celebratory accounts of teaching contemporary digital media literacies, my thesis describes how the technological and material inequalities between students at a government and an independent school became mirrored in digital portfolios. Presented at the 8th International Conference on Multimodality http://www.8icom.co.za
Linked Data Overview - structured data on the web for US EPA 201402033 Round Stones
The document provides an overview of linked open data and the EPA's efforts to publish its environmental data as linked open data. It discusses the need for improved data platforms to share integrated environmental data. Linked open data uses international standards to publish and connect data on the web, providing context and allowing for improved access and reuse of data. The EPA publishes a large amount of data in CSV files and is now moving to a cloud-based linked open data system to publish facility, chemical, and pollution reports, making the data more reusable and helping more types of audiences use the data.
A literature review of the impact of online social neyworking sites on student engagement and achievement; as partial completion of the Masters of Education program at menorial Univesity of Newfoundland.
Citizen science projects address important issues like biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. Four studies on citizen science volunteer motivation found that:
1) Initial participation is often self-motivated, while continued involvement requires feedback from scientists;
2) Gamification can motivate different age groups, but tasks and guidance must match experiences; and
3) Positive corrective feedback improves contributions more than simple thanks.
4) Crowdsourcing design garnered useful feedback from engaged stakeholders, while technology needs to be intuitive and support data collection.
This document provides an introduction to a study on the role of social networking in improving undergraduate students' academic learning. It discusses how technology and blended learning have become important aspects of education. The study aims to gauge students' perceptions of whether social networking helps improve academic learning, investigate the effects of social networking on learning, and illustrate how it may help learning. It defines key terms and outlines limitations of focusing only on students from two Malaysian universities with a small sample size. The significance is to determine if and how social networking can positively impact the learning process and academic performance of undergraduate students.
- The document discusses social media and its impact on students' education. It defines social media and outlines some of its key characteristics like immediacy and interaction. Popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube are mentioned.
- The objectives of the study are to understand how social media influences students, the time they spend online, and its impacts on their education. The significance of studying this relationship is discussed.
- The methodology section outlines that primary data will be collected through surveys while secondary data comes from sources like journals and websites. Surveys will be conducted with 30 students in Mumbai to analyze impacts.
- Some preliminary findings found most students use Facebook and spend 4-6 hours daily on social media. Many
This document discusses a study on using social networking sites to promote business among young entrepreneurs. It aims to understand how convenient and effective social media is as an advertising tool. The study is limited to students aged 13-17 at St. Scholastic's Academy of Marikina who are engaged in business. It will examine which social networks students use and how it affects their ability to promote goods and services online.
Findings on facebook in higher education a comparison of college faculty and...Arina Fauzi
This document compares college faculty and student uses and perceptions of the social networking site Facebook. A survey of 62 faculty members and 120 students at a mid-sized southern university found that students are much more likely than faculty to use Facebook. Students also are more open to using Facebook and similar technologies to support classroom work. In contrast, faculty are more likely to use email, a more traditional technology. The study aims to provide preliminary evidence on the adoption of social networking sites like Facebook in higher education and willingness to use them for instructional purposes.
O'Connor & Schmidt (2016) teaching students about personal social media use a...Gordon Schmidt
This document discusses teaching students about personal social media use and its effect on student retention and success. It notes that the majority of university students use Facebook daily and over half of universities have social media policies. It then poses questions about students' legal rights regarding discipline from universities for their personal social media posts. Recent research by O'Connor, Schmidt, and Drouin is mentioned. Examples are provided of students disciplined by their universities for social media posts. The document discusses students' understanding of privacy and free speech rights regarding personal social media use and discipline from universities. It also provides examples to illustrate differences between public and private university social media policies and discipline.
This presentation describes how indicators for Connected Learning are present in the extra-mural presences that two University of Cape Town students created.
The effects of social media on college studentsArina Fauzi
This document summarizes a research study on the effects of social media on college students. A survey was administered to 48 college students, collecting data on their social media usage habits and perceptions of how social media affects their studies. The results showed that Facebook was the most popular site, with students spending 6-8 hours per day on average checking social media. While social media allowed students to connect with others, 80% of respondents used social media while doing homework, which could increase distraction and negatively impact academic performance. The study concluded that most college students' social media usage affects their study efficiency and may lower grades.
This study explored the effect of social media on college student study habits. A survey of 10 college students found mixed results, with 50% agreeing they check social media while studying but only 40% finding social media useful for studying. Interviews of 2 additional students found social media is seen as a distraction from studying and they prefer studying in person. The conclusion is that for the students surveyed, social media does not significantly impact their study habits. However, the small sample size limits conclusions and more research is needed.
The Role of Social Media in Today's College Student ExperienceLiz Gross, Ph.D.
College students and social media: what’s left to know? Turns out, a lot! As social media has become part of the fabric of our students’ lives, researchers have been examining how it affects their identity development, decision-making, and campus engagement. This fast-paced, potpourri session will review a decade of research about college students and social media, including some not-yet-published findings.
The document analyzes the impact of internet use on reading habits in the digital age based on a study conducted among users of the Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry library. The key findings are:
1) Most users, especially students, are aware of and prefer accessing e-resources through the internet compared to print resources.
2) Female staff users have a higher rate of internet usage than male staff.
3) Students from the College of Horticulture utilize e-resources the most, followed by the College of Forestry and College of Basic Sciences.
4) The majority of users prefer accessing both print and electronic formats.
Is Social Media Use Bad for Students’ Academic Performance?daffygraveyard868
Social media use, especially Facebook, has become widespread among students. Some research has found that Facebook use can negatively impact academic performance by reducing study time. However, other studies have found no strong correlation, and suggest that educators should consider students' other activities and habits rather than solely blaming social media. Proper use of technology can actually enhance learning, but students need guidance to avoid improper use becoming a hindrance to their studies.
IMPACT OF FACEBOOK USAGE ON THEACADEMIC GRADES: A CASE STUDYSajjad Sayed
This study investigated the relationship between Facebook usage and student academic performance in terms of GPA. A survey was administered to over 100 female students at King Saud University. The results found that 55% of students felt Facebook and social media negatively impacted their academic performance, providing partial support for the hypothesis. However, the study was limited by only examining female students, measuring GPA as the sole indicator of performance, and not accurately quantifying time spent on activities. Future work should improve measuring of variables like study and leisure time to better understand their interaction.
Blurring the Boundaries? Ethical challenges in using social media for social...Kandy Woodfield
This document discusses the ethical challenges of using social media for social science research. It notes that social media has blurred boundaries and led to methodological, collaborative, ethical, capability, and contextual challenges for researchers. It introduces the New Social Media and New Social Science network, which aims to address these challenges through sharing approaches, tools, and experiences of using social media for research. The document outlines some of the key ethical issues that have emerged, such as privacy, informed consent, and data ownership. It emphasizes that resolving ethical dilemmas requires a holistic approach and that guidelines must be context-specific given the diverse nature of social media.
Damásio et al, 'Mobile Devices as drivers of Social Capital' at Communities i...Agnes Gulyas
Manuel José Damásio, Patrícia Dias, Sara Henriques and Inês Teixeira-Botelho, CICANT and Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Portugal, ‘Mobile Devices as drivers of Social Capital: How can apps’ change communication dynamics within a community’ presented at 'Communities in the Digital Age' International Symposium, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK, 12 June 2013
A presentation to the World Nutrition Summit 2021 (Cape Town, March 4-6) on how low-carb activists and insulin resistance scholars can make responsible contributions through their digital voices.
This document summarizes research on emerging trends in library support for research. It finds that libraries are shifting from traditional roles like collection development to new roles like supporting bibliometrics, data management, and scholarly communication. There are gaps in staff skills for these new areas. Most staff learn on the job, but education is needed. The researchers conducted a survey finding bibliometrics and research data management services are growing, but constraints include priorities, demand levels, and staff skills. Critical areas for education are bibliometrics, research processes, and data-driven research.
The document discusses library services that support researchers at QUT, including open access publishing support through their QUT ePrints repository and financially supporting article processing charges. It provides statistics on the repository and expenditures. Additionally, it outlines research skills workshops, tracking research impact, and data management services available to researchers.
By contrast to often celebratory accounts of teaching contemporary digital media literacies, my thesis describes how the technological and material inequalities between students at a government and an independent school became mirrored in digital portfolios. Presented at the 8th International Conference on Multimodality http://www.8icom.co.za
Linked Data Overview - structured data on the web for US EPA 201402033 Round Stones
The document provides an overview of linked open data and the EPA's efforts to publish its environmental data as linked open data. It discusses the need for improved data platforms to share integrated environmental data. Linked open data uses international standards to publish and connect data on the web, providing context and allowing for improved access and reuse of data. The EPA publishes a large amount of data in CSV files and is now moving to a cloud-based linked open data system to publish facility, chemical, and pollution reports, making the data more reusable and helping more types of audiences use the data.
A literature review of the impact of online social neyworking sites on student engagement and achievement; as partial completion of the Masters of Education program at menorial Univesity of Newfoundland.
Citizen science projects address important issues like biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. Four studies on citizen science volunteer motivation found that:
1) Initial participation is often self-motivated, while continued involvement requires feedback from scientists;
2) Gamification can motivate different age groups, but tasks and guidance must match experiences; and
3) Positive corrective feedback improves contributions more than simple thanks.
4) Crowdsourcing design garnered useful feedback from engaged stakeholders, while technology needs to be intuitive and support data collection.
This document provides an introduction to a study on the role of social networking in improving undergraduate students' academic learning. It discusses how technology and blended learning have become important aspects of education. The study aims to gauge students' perceptions of whether social networking helps improve academic learning, investigate the effects of social networking on learning, and illustrate how it may help learning. It defines key terms and outlines limitations of focusing only on students from two Malaysian universities with a small sample size. The significance is to determine if and how social networking can positively impact the learning process and academic performance of undergraduate students.
- The document discusses social media and its impact on students' education. It defines social media and outlines some of its key characteristics like immediacy and interaction. Popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube are mentioned.
- The objectives of the study are to understand how social media influences students, the time they spend online, and its impacts on their education. The significance of studying this relationship is discussed.
- The methodology section outlines that primary data will be collected through surveys while secondary data comes from sources like journals and websites. Surveys will be conducted with 30 students in Mumbai to analyze impacts.
- Some preliminary findings found most students use Facebook and spend 4-6 hours daily on social media. Many
This document discusses a study on using social networking sites to promote business among young entrepreneurs. It aims to understand how convenient and effective social media is as an advertising tool. The study is limited to students aged 13-17 at St. Scholastic's Academy of Marikina who are engaged in business. It will examine which social networks students use and how it affects their ability to promote goods and services online.
Findings on facebook in higher education a comparison of college faculty and...Arina Fauzi
This document compares college faculty and student uses and perceptions of the social networking site Facebook. A survey of 62 faculty members and 120 students at a mid-sized southern university found that students are much more likely than faculty to use Facebook. Students also are more open to using Facebook and similar technologies to support classroom work. In contrast, faculty are more likely to use email, a more traditional technology. The study aims to provide preliminary evidence on the adoption of social networking sites like Facebook in higher education and willingness to use them for instructional purposes.
O'Connor & Schmidt (2016) teaching students about personal social media use a...Gordon Schmidt
This document discusses teaching students about personal social media use and its effect on student retention and success. It notes that the majority of university students use Facebook daily and over half of universities have social media policies. It then poses questions about students' legal rights regarding discipline from universities for their personal social media posts. Recent research by O'Connor, Schmidt, and Drouin is mentioned. Examples are provided of students disciplined by their universities for social media posts. The document discusses students' understanding of privacy and free speech rights regarding personal social media use and discipline from universities. It also provides examples to illustrate differences between public and private university social media policies and discipline.
This presentation describes how indicators for Connected Learning are present in the extra-mural presences that two University of Cape Town students created.
The effects of social media on college studentsArina Fauzi
This document summarizes a research study on the effects of social media on college students. A survey was administered to 48 college students, collecting data on their social media usage habits and perceptions of how social media affects their studies. The results showed that Facebook was the most popular site, with students spending 6-8 hours per day on average checking social media. While social media allowed students to connect with others, 80% of respondents used social media while doing homework, which could increase distraction and negatively impact academic performance. The study concluded that most college students' social media usage affects their study efficiency and may lower grades.
This study explored the effect of social media on college student study habits. A survey of 10 college students found mixed results, with 50% agreeing they check social media while studying but only 40% finding social media useful for studying. Interviews of 2 additional students found social media is seen as a distraction from studying and they prefer studying in person. The conclusion is that for the students surveyed, social media does not significantly impact their study habits. However, the small sample size limits conclusions and more research is needed.
The Role of Social Media in Today's College Student ExperienceLiz Gross, Ph.D.
College students and social media: what’s left to know? Turns out, a lot! As social media has become part of the fabric of our students’ lives, researchers have been examining how it affects their identity development, decision-making, and campus engagement. This fast-paced, potpourri session will review a decade of research about college students and social media, including some not-yet-published findings.
The document analyzes the impact of internet use on reading habits in the digital age based on a study conducted among users of the Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry library. The key findings are:
1) Most users, especially students, are aware of and prefer accessing e-resources through the internet compared to print resources.
2) Female staff users have a higher rate of internet usage than male staff.
3) Students from the College of Horticulture utilize e-resources the most, followed by the College of Forestry and College of Basic Sciences.
4) The majority of users prefer accessing both print and electronic formats.
Is Social Media Use Bad for Students’ Academic Performance?daffygraveyard868
Social media use, especially Facebook, has become widespread among students. Some research has found that Facebook use can negatively impact academic performance by reducing study time. However, other studies have found no strong correlation, and suggest that educators should consider students' other activities and habits rather than solely blaming social media. Proper use of technology can actually enhance learning, but students need guidance to avoid improper use becoming a hindrance to their studies.
IMPACT OF FACEBOOK USAGE ON THEACADEMIC GRADES: A CASE STUDYSajjad Sayed
This study investigated the relationship between Facebook usage and student academic performance in terms of GPA. A survey was administered to over 100 female students at King Saud University. The results found that 55% of students felt Facebook and social media negatively impacted their academic performance, providing partial support for the hypothesis. However, the study was limited by only examining female students, measuring GPA as the sole indicator of performance, and not accurately quantifying time spent on activities. Future work should improve measuring of variables like study and leisure time to better understand their interaction.
Blurring the Boundaries? Ethical challenges in using social media for social...Kandy Woodfield
This document discusses the ethical challenges of using social media for social science research. It notes that social media has blurred boundaries and led to methodological, collaborative, ethical, capability, and contextual challenges for researchers. It introduces the New Social Media and New Social Science network, which aims to address these challenges through sharing approaches, tools, and experiences of using social media for research. The document outlines some of the key ethical issues that have emerged, such as privacy, informed consent, and data ownership. It emphasizes that resolving ethical dilemmas requires a holistic approach and that guidelines must be context-specific given the diverse nature of social media.
Damásio et al, 'Mobile Devices as drivers of Social Capital' at Communities i...Agnes Gulyas
Manuel José Damásio, Patrícia Dias, Sara Henriques and Inês Teixeira-Botelho, CICANT and Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Portugal, ‘Mobile Devices as drivers of Social Capital: How can apps’ change communication dynamics within a community’ presented at 'Communities in the Digital Age' International Symposium, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK, 12 June 2013
A presentation to the World Nutrition Summit 2021 (Cape Town, March 4-6) on how low-carb activists and insulin resistance scholars can make responsible contributions through their digital voices.
This document summarizes research on emerging trends in library support for research. It finds that libraries are shifting from traditional roles like collection development to new roles like supporting bibliometrics, data management, and scholarly communication. There are gaps in staff skills for these new areas. Most staff learn on the job, but education is needed. The researchers conducted a survey finding bibliometrics and research data management services are growing, but constraints include priorities, demand levels, and staff skills. Critical areas for education are bibliometrics, research processes, and data-driven research.
The document discusses library services that support researchers at QUT, including open access publishing support through their QUT ePrints repository and financially supporting article processing charges. It provides statistics on the repository and expenditures. Additionally, it outlines research skills workshops, tracking research impact, and data management services available to researchers.
- Data is becoming increasingly important in research. Many organizations and projects are working to make more research data available through open access repositories and databases.
- There are still many challenges around getting researchers to share their data, including issues around ownership, time constraints, and concerns about ethics and participants' consent to data sharing. Libraries can help address these challenges through education and collaboration.
- Major initiatives are emerging to create centralized databases and repositories of research data from various domains. Examples mentioned include Research Data Australia, Wikidata, and Thomson Reuters' new Data Citation Index, which links publications to the underlying datasets. These initiatives aim to improve discovery, access, and citation of research data.
This document discusses how social media can help with research. It provides tips for using different social media platforms, including including clickable links in presentations, labeling images, being careful about what is said online, and choosing the right tool for the job. Platforms discussed include Twitter, blogging, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn, and GitHub. The document emphasizes mutual benefit and using these tools to communicate work and raise one's profile.
The power of social media in fostering knowledge sharingNora Dr. Obermayer
The document discusses how social media can foster knowledge sharing in organizations. It presents research on knowledge management strategies and technology usage in Hungarian companies. Many companies recognize knowledge as a strategic asset but few have formal strategies. While external technologies like social networking, blogs and video sharing exist in many companies, usage is lower. The document recommends that companies implement social media technologies for knowledge sharing, establish clear usage policies, communicate benefits to encourage participation, and provide training and rewards to promote sharing.
Social media for research and knowledge sharingHasnain Zafar
Slides for my pre-conference talk/workshop on Social Media for research at National Public Health Conference 2013, 11th -13th NOVEMBER 2013, CONCORDE HOTEL, SHAH ALAM,SELANGOR, MALAYSIA.
This document discusses the use of social media tools for researchers. It outlines several essential competencies for researchers, including knowledge base, professional development, communication and dissemination, and professional conduct. It then examines how specific social media platforms like Twitter, blogs, Mendeley, and ResearchGate can help researchers in each of these areas. The document provides tips for successful use of social media but also notes potential pitfalls to avoid, such as privacy and blurring of personal and professional boundaries. Useful links for further information are also included.
The presentation provides reasons for using social media in research activities and communication. Various social media are linked to the Research Life Cycle.
The original presentation was held at a research group meeting at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, June 2014.
This document discusses using social media in research. It begins by defining social media and providing examples. It then outlines several ways social media can aid research, such as finding information, communicating, collaborating, and building an online identity. Specific tools are discussed that can help with tasks like planning projects, making notes, storing files, academic networking, and disseminating research. Issues around using social media data and measuring impact are also covered. Throughout, the presenter provides her top recommendations for social media tools useful in research.
This document discusses a research study that investigated the digital literacy competencies and use of social networking sites by PhD students at Brunel University for their research. The study found that while students found social media potentially valuable for connecting with others and finding information, they were not fully integrating these tools into their research activities. Barriers included privacy concerns and a lack of understanding of how social media could contribute to their research. The study recommends that universities provide digital literacy training to PhD students on effectively using social media for various research tasks and stages. It also suggests further research on supervisors' roles and more specific associations between demographics and tool use.
1) The document outlines plans for creating a Digital Humanities Center (DHC) at a university, including defining goals, stakeholders, services, and assessing effectiveness.
2) Marketing plans include raising awareness of DHC services through various online and in-person strategies to increase usage.
3) Assessment plans involve surveys and analysis of student work to evaluate if users learn new technologies and apply them in future research, and if the DHC supports large digital projects.
Social Networking, Online Communities and Clinical ResearchColleen Young
Social media and online communities can be leveraged at various stages of clinical research. During the research question stage, user-generated content and discussions with online community managers can provide insights. Collaborative writing tools and video conferences can aid study design. Social media platforms can help with recruitment by creating presences, sharing videos, and partnering with relevant organizations. Crowdsourcing data analysis and member checking can assist the data analysis stage. Disseminating findings on social media and with online communities supports end of grant knowledge translation. Ongoing learning, connecting, collaborating, experimenting and sharing information allows for knowledge application.
Research in current scenario -sgd-adamf-20-apr-2018Sanjeev Deshmukh
Current research is driven by huge developments due to internet and digital disruptions. Democratization of education has opened up new vistas for doing research. It is essential to remain visible.
Making Web2.0 for science: Co-production of Web2.0 platforms and knowledgeJames Stewart
This paper examines how two contrasting scholarly publishers are responding to the opportunities and challenges of Web 2.0 to innovate their services. Our findings highlight the need to take seriously the role of publishers in the move towards a vision of more rapid and open scholarly communication and to understand the factors that shape their role as intermediaries in the innovation pathways that may be needed to achieve it.
Social Network Analysis with NodeXL Part 1Dr Wasim Ahmed
These slides were a part of the NodeXL workshop at the Social Media and Society conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. They provide a brief introduction to some core concepts related to social network analysis.
Ethical Challenges of Using Social Media Data In Research Dr Wasim Ahmed
A talk on the ethical challenges of using social media data in academic research delivered as part of the Bite Size Guide to Research in the 21st Century on the 24th of January, Sheffield, SHARR.
Social Networking, Online Communities & Research - WCHRI RoundsColleen Young
This presentation explores how researchers can leverage the social web throughout all stages of research from study design, recruitment and through to knowledge dissemination and integrated KT. Colleen Young discusses the synergies of online communities and research, the people who lead and manage the communities and researchers. The presenter encourages discussion throughout the presentation and will tailor its flow to the attendees' knowledge and participation.
Crowdsourcing involves breaking large tasks into smaller pieces that can be completed by members of the general public, often online. It provides benefits like lower costs, greater scale and access to citizen data. However, it also faces challenges like ensuring data quality and sustained participation. Well-designed projects and engagement are needed to motivate crowds and address issues. Quality assurance processes are important to build trust in citizen science.
This document discusses trends and importance of research in the current scenario. It discusses connecting research to oneself, one's institute, society and industry. It also discusses the concept of a "connected researcher" and trends related to collaboration, social media, and alternative metrics for measuring research impact. Connected researchers leverage tools like social media to build networks, get feedback, and disseminate their work more widely.
Scholarly social media applications platforms for knowledge sharing and net...tullemich
This short presentation deals with some of the current publishing workflows to platforms for scholarly knowledge sharing and SoMe networking. It is touched upon what kind of implications emerge from operating in these open and networked virtual research environments (VRE) e.g. publishing open access.
Harnessing the power of social media (for researchers)Kirsten Thompson
The document discusses harnessing social media for research purposes. It provides an overview of current social media usage rates. It then outlines principles and benefits for researchers engaging with social media, such as raising their academic profile and attracting partners. A 7 step process for developing a social media strategy is presented. Finally, the document discusses the University of Leeds' efforts to create social media policies and guidelines to help researchers effectively utilize social media.
Using Social Media in Canadian Academic Libraries: A 2010 CARL ABRC Libraries...CARLsurvey2010
This is a survey of academic librarians working in Canada's research libraries (see CARL / ABRC libraries) and how they use social media. Your input will help Canada's major research libraries develop an understanding of what social media appears to offer academic librarians, and the challenges and issues of using it.
Global Futures Intelligence System talk at WFSF 2013Jerome Glenn
The document summarizes the work of The Millennium Project, a global futures research organization. It describes The Millennium Project as a collaborative system with Nodes around the world that identify experts, translate materials, and conduct workshops. The purposes of The Millennium Project are to improve thinking about the future and make that thinking available for policymaking, education, and public education. Key aspects of their work include studies using a global network, an annual State of the Future report on 15 Global Challenges, and developing methodologies for futures research. The Global Futures Intelligence System (GFIS) is presented as a collective intelligence system that brings all their work and resources together in an online platform.
The document provides an agenda for a presentation on netnography and social media research. The agenda includes discussing key terms like netnography, characteristics of online research, social media, Kozinets' rules for netnography practice, and the importance of social listening. It also outlines discussing tools for insight aggregation and providing case study examples. The presentation aims to convey why netnography is a valuable research method.
Supporting user driven innovation activities in a crowdsourcing communityMiia Kosonen
The document summarizes research on supporting user-driven innovation in a crowdsourcing community. It studies how norms of collaboration, trust in the hosting company, perceived ease of use, and support for knowledge integration affect intentions to share knowledge. A survey of users of an idea crowdsourcing community found that intentions to share knowledge were mostly driven by trust in the hosting company and community support, but not norms of collaboration for newcomers. The results provide insight into what newcomers value in online innovation communities and how to better support knowledge creation.
Presentation from Symposium on Mobile Technologies in Library Services (22 Nov 2012, Dublin), organised by the Acquisitions Group of Ireland (AGI) and the LIR HEAnet User Group for Libraries.
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Social media and researchers: Josipa Crnic Deakin University
1. SOCIAL MEDIA AND
RESEARCHERS
My presentation will provide an overview of a recent phenomenon -
the use of social media by researchers as part of their work
processes.
Josipa Crnic josipa.crnic@deakin.edu.au
Research Librarian
Deakin University
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2. Outline
• Presentation topic
• Reports
• Internet statistics and trends
–Web 2.0
• Social Media
–Tools and usage statistics
• Reports – findings
–Social media and researchers
• Librarians
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3. Questions I will be addressing
• Are researchers using social media as part of their work
processes?
• What motivates researchers to use social media as part of
their work?
• How are they using social media?
• How do they learn about social media?
• How can library be a part of this space?
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4. Key reports
• If you build it, will they come? How researchers perceive and use web 2.0. Report
published by RIN, 2010. http://www.rin.ac.uk/our-work/communicating-and-disseminating-
research/use-and-relevance-web-20-researchers
• Social Media and research workflow. Report by CIBER, UCL and Emerald, 2010.
http://ciber-research.eu/download/20101111-social-media-report.pdf
• Social media: A guide for researchers. Report published by RIN, 2011.
http://www.rin.ac.uk/our-work/communicating-and-disseminating-research/social-media-guide-
researchers
• Social networking sites and their role in scholarly communication. A study for the Centre
for Research Communications, University of Nottingham, 2011.
http://crc.nottingham.ac.uk/projects/rcs/Social_Networking_Report-Duke&Jordan.pdf
• Handbook of social media for researchers and supervisors: Digital technologies for
research dialogues. Report published by Vitae and Open University, 2012.
http://www.vitae.ac.uk/CMS/files/upload/Vitae_Innovate_Open_University_Social_Media_Handbo
ok_2012.pdf
• Researchers of Tomorrow: the research behaviour of Generation Y doctoral
students, Report by JISC and British Library, 2012.
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/publications/reports/2012/researchers-of-tomorrow.aspx
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5. The internet in our lives
“Two enabling factors drive
the Internet of things: the
ubiquity of networks and
increasingly lower prices for
communications modules.
These allow increasing
numbers of devices to be
equipped with Internet
capabilities.”
(OECD Internet Economy Outlook
2012 - pg. 23
http://www.oecd.org/sti/internete
conomy/ieoutlook.htm)
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6. Global internet usage survey 2012
• Survey of more than 10,000
users across 20 counties. By
the Internet Society
• “More than 90 percent of
Internet users surveyed
globally indicated they use
social media, with a
majority (60 percent) using
it daily, an increase of 10
percent over 2011.”
https://www.internetsociety.org/sites/
default/files/GUIS-2012-
Infographic.pdf
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7. Technology trends for 2013
• The trend is towards the
tablet as the leading
device – beyond that?
Fred Cavazza,
http://blogs.forbes.com/fredcavazza/
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8. Social media landscape 2012
http://www.fredcavazza.net/2012/02/22/social-media-landscape-2012/
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9. Typical web page
May display one or more of these features that we’ve come to expect - in and
around the content
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10. Social media usage – general stats
Collated stats indicating a ranking of most
popular sites around the world.
* Note rise of Chinese sites:
www.qq.com, http://qzone.qq.com/ and
www.weibo.com
(posted 1/2/13 at:
http://expandedramblings.com/index.php/resource-
how-many-people-use-the-top-social-media/)
• “China’s Social Media Market: Nearly a Billion
Users — Mostly on Mobile”
• “China Has Many 100 million+ User Social
Networks For Many Purposes”
• “Facebook and Twitter Will Never Dominate in
China (Even If They Were Allowed There)”
(http://www.forbes.com/sites/ciocentral/2012/10/25/
5-things-you-need-to-know-about-chinese-social-
media/)
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11. Trends in social media usage:
Nielsen report 2012
Drivers of social media growth:
Increase in mobile device uptake: “more people are using
smartphones and tablets to access social media”
Proliferation of social media options: “new social media sites
continue to emerge and catch-on”
Figures are for the US but are still of value as they show a 12
month comparison – July 11 and July 12.
US Social Media Survey 2012
(http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/reports-downloads/2012/state-of-the-media-the-social-media-
report-2012.html)
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13. The reports
Now we come to the reports themselves.
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14. Summary of findings:
If you build it, will they come? How researchers perceive and use web 2.0. 2010
Study > 1300 researchers (UK) – attitudes and patterns of adoption of
web 2.0 tools re. scholarly communication practices
• Most researchers make at least occasional use of one or more web
2.0 tools
• Frequent or intensive use is rare
• Uptake depends on:
–Fitting in with established services/practices
–Not a substitute for established communication channels
–Seen as having specific purposes and for particular stages of
research
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15. Summary of findings:
Social media and research workflow. 2010
Survey of > 4000 responses across all disciplines - worldwide
Wanted to find out, amongst other things if and how social media are
impacting upon the workflows of researchers
• Researchers use more than one tool
• Most popular tools support: collaborative authoring; conferencing;
scheduling and meeting tools
• Age poor predictor of uptake – used Rogers’ categories of
adopters
• Perceived benefits - communication internationally; faster
dissemination of information; make connections outside
their institution and with wider population
• Greatest barriers to uptake - lack of time; problems of authority
and trust; unclear benefits
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16. Summary of findings:
Social media: A guide for researchers. 2011
Created as a guide – advice and case studies to highlight how social
media tools can inform and support every part of the research process
• Researchers as consumers and creators of information
• Finding information > greater channels (following key people
(twitter/blogs/); join groups – create groups)
• Information comes to you – idea of ‘pull’ and ‘you get more when
you give’ (participant not just a consumer)
• Develop networks – filter information
• Choose dissemination channels wisely – pick your social tools to fit
the context
–Disseminating wisely can have an impact (Eysenbach, 2011 - “Can
Tweets Predict Citations?”)
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17. Summary of findings:
Social networking sites and their role in scholarly communication. 2011
Survey of 117 researchers (UK) - looked specifically at social
networking sites for academics including attitudes to open access .
• Sites aren’t stable – they come and go
• Usage is determined by need/context, i.e. email still dominates;
• Researchers find out about these sites from each other – from their
already existing networks - join by invitation
• Registering to multiple sites is common
• Poor overall awareness of repositories and their purpose amongst
research students
• Recommendation that repositories do more work to promote
persistent locations to research output
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18. Summary of findings:
Researchers of tomorrow: the research behaviour of generation Y doctoral students.
2012
Study focusing on the information-seeking and research behaviour of
over 17,000 students over a 3 year period.
• Gen Y - ‘digital natives’ but not ‘early adopters’ of social media
• Have ‘traditional and conservative’ research working practices
• Share work mainly with their peers or work colleagues
• Key influences are supervisors and other academic colleagues
• Widespread lack of understanding and uncertainty about open
access and self-archived resources
• Tools that help in finding and managing information are used most
• Tools for collaboration and communication are least used
• Fellow students and peers are the major influence on whether or not
Gen-Y PhD students decide to use a technology application
and are their main source of hands-on help
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19. Summary of findings:
Handbook of social media for researchers and supervisors: digital technologies for
research dialogues. 2012
The authors conducted surveys in 2011-2012 of over 105 researchers
(postgrad and ECR) and over 45 supervisors
Focus was on investigating “whether and how researchers are using
social media in their research dialogues”
• a very comprehensive overview of current tools and the purposes for
which they can be employed
• guidelines for evaluating and choosing appropriate tools that are fit-
for-purpose
• resources/guidelines to develop a social media strategy taking into
account how researchers communicate
• an overview of issues and concerns that act as a barrier to wider
adoption of the tools
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20. Summary of findings:
Handbook of social media for researchers and supervisors: digital technologies for
research dialogues. 2012
• Value direct communication with their
supervisors, colleagues, peers, etc…
–Email stands out as a key tool
• Will adopt technologies when convinced of the value to their work
• They take their cues from their peers
• Register with multiple tools and use them for different purposes
• Recognise the importance of creating a professional profile/presence
• Greater uptake by part-time and geographically distant researchers
• Have concerns about copyright and long term archiving of their work
• Concerned about time needed to maintain their presence on all sites
• Concerned about security of material shared across social
tools/cloud tools
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21. Key to successful application of technology in research
dialogues is fitness-for-purpose.
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22. What I’ve learnt from the reports
• Researchers have shown to be cautious when adopting social
media as part of their work
• Their key criteria for adoption are utility, not time consuming,
and must fit in with the way they work currently
• They learn from and take cues from their peers
• It’s not helpful to assume gen-y are going to jump on the social
media bandwagon
• Need help with open access/repository issues
–Need advice where to archive their work
–Need help with copyright/IP issues
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23. Assistance for librarians
• The Vitae guide is a standout example of a comprehensive ‘how
to’ guide to social media use for academics and researchers
• There are many more valuable resources on the web, e.g.
– LSE blog: Impact of the Social Sciences
• includes Impact handbook and Twitter guide
• Examples of ‘23 things for researchers’ training modules
– Warwick: http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/rex23phd11
– Oxford: http://blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/23things/all-about-23-things/
– Huddersfield:
http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/11279/1/stone_collins_25_Research_Things.pdf
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Editor's Notes
Providing an overview – about researchers’ adoption or uptake of various social media tools as part of their work processes.it’s no longer a question of should researchers use social media, but more along the lines of how they can best make use of social media tools/services in the service of their own work… to: develop better communication channels manage their own work processes more efficiently share their work across a wider audience should they choose that and many, many, more…..This is not an indepth analysis of the literature, but a brief review focussing on particular findings from several key reports from the past few years.
Are researchers using social media as part of their work processes? What’s the evidence (reports)Can we make generalisations re. age as factor or PhD, ECR, experienced researcher in terms of usage? (not really – e.g. Researchers of Tomorrow-2012 – age not issue with gen-Y. Better categorisation from Roger’s adoption of technology uptake behaviours, i.e. innovators/early adoptors, etc… and ‘visitors – residents’ categorisation)What motivates the researcher to use social media as part of their work? What are the drivers? What are the blocks? Has that changed over time?How are they using social media? Which categories of tools do they favour? Has that changed over time?How do they learn about social media? Key people environments – self > research team > supervisor > school/dept/faculty > wider research communityHow can library be a part of this space?Upskill > develop competence in tools > keep up with trends/research > develop own PLN > keep up with what educational technologists/educational developers are doing (model good behaviour/best practice) > share with other library staff (23 things for researchers programs) > explore 23 things for researchers > develop their own social media blueprint that goes beyond ‘social media policy’ statements
The reports listed were published between 2010 – 2012.Feature survey and interview data from researchers of all levels, i.e. from PhD students, to early career, to supervisors and to experienced researchers.
Clichés- We live in an online world - The internet is part of our personal and professional lives, etc…Basically our use of and reliance on The Internet will only continue to grow – re. ubiquity of networks and lower prices of communication modules…
Global Internet User Survey summary report (https://www.internetsociety.org/sites/default/files/rep-GIUS2012global-201211-en.pdf) We are using the internet in increasing numbers and as part of that – social media usage is also increasing.
There are many predictions re. technology trends – one that seems to be generally agreed upon is that tablet is the device of the moment and WE all continue to be enthusiastic consumers of technology!“This will be the web” (http://bradfrostweb.com/blog/post/this-is-the-web/)http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/2227215
I like this graphic because it provides in one go – a definition of social media and the dimensions of social media.Definition – growing number of web 2.0 tools – ability to communicate with many people – constantly interact and create/co-create/recreate content through the means of a growing number of devices….The social aspect has blurred the personal and professional boundaries. The tools used personally (e.g. twitter, and facebook) are being increasingly adopted in the professional sphereFred Cavazza has been charting the rise of social media use via graphics for the past 4 years.His latest addition includes device types that clearly demonstrates how pervasive social media has become on the webIt also highlights the prominence of device types that facilitate the ease of use of social media > in particular: tablets and smart phones and other ‘alternate devices’The main players are in the centre of the wheel and the others branch out according to service/facility/functionhttp://www.fredcavazza.net/2012/02/22/social-media-landscape-2012/
All these embedded tools allow us to interact with the content in new ways very quickly…Communication is never fixed, ie. Send message > wait for reply > actCommunication is in real-time and ongoing across many channels….
What’s interesting about these statistics is that China is one country and their usage of social media and uptake of mobile technology is as great as the rest of the world combined.
Nielsen report – cont’d… featuring social media usage on mobile devices – growth over 12 month period.
I’ll look at them in chronological order – earlier to more recentAgain the timeframe is relatively small 2010 – 2012
Study of over 1300 researchers in the UK, designed to capture attitudes and patterns of adoption of web 2.0 tools, as part of their scholarly communication.Described web 2.0 tools (social media) not treated as separate.FindingsMost researchers make at least occasional use of one or more web 2.0 tools, for the activities of:Communicating their work; developing and sustaining networks and collaborations; for finding out about what others are doing; This study has found that frequent or intensive use is rareUptake depends on:Researchers identifying obvious benefitIdentifiying how the tools fit in with established services/practicesThey are not seen as obvious substitutes for the channels and means of communication that are already being used (and are known to work)There is an acknowledgement that the tools do have their own distinctive role for specific purposes and at particular stages of research
Survey of > 4000 responses across all disciplines - worldwideWanted to find out, amongst other things if and how social media are impacting upon the workflows of researchersResearchers use more than one toolMost popular tools support: collaborative authoring; conferencing; scheduling and meeting toolsUsed Rogers’ typology of behaviours related to adoption of technology to characterise and explain uptake as age alone is a poor predictor; i.e. innovator, early adopter, etc…Perceived benefits relate to: communication internationally; faster dissemination of information; make connections outside their institution and with wider populationGreatest barriers to uptake: lack of time; problems of authority and trust; unclear benefits
This report moves beyond surveying and reporting on usage. It is designed to be a guide, outlining with case studies, how social media can be used to help with researchers’ work and career.It clearly places social media tools as key tools to utilise in scholarly communication and describes how social media tools can inform and support every part of the research processIts value is in the layout of a ‘how to’ manual and reads as a great primerIt lists and categorises key tools – describing their purpose – uses case study snippets to good effect to illustrate key points.Introduces idea of key value to researchers as being, that researchers are both consumers and creators of information. The idea that 1 + 1 = 3 (or more)Identify knowledge > expands the channels by which you can find relevant information (following key people (twitter/blogs/); join groups – create groups Information comes to you (the idea of pull or that ‘you get more when you give’ > become a creator (participant) not just a consumer (reads posts/digest of messages/receives information)Make time to develop your networks > Use the tools to filter information (this takes time)Choose wisely how you disseminate your information (selective channels – appropriate tone within each network etc… broadcasting your work through social media will increase your visibility > increase downloads/citations/impact etc… (paper from 2011)A recent study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research has tested the premise that using social media has a direct impact on citation behaviour… it has found that if a paper is tweeted about in the first 3 days of release, that is a good indication that it is a paper of significance.“Conclusions: Tweets can predict highly cited articles within the first 3 days of article publication. Social media activity either increases citations or reflects the underlying qualities of the article that also predict citations, but the true use of these metrics is to measure the distinct concept of social impact. Social impact measures based on tweets are proposed to complement traditional citation metrics. The proposed twimpact factor may be a useful and timely metric to measure uptake of research findings and to filter research findings resonating with the public in real time.”<Eysenbach G, Can Tweets Predict Citations? Metrics of Social Impact Based on Twitter and Correlation with Traditional Metrics of Scientific ImpactJ Med Internet Res 2011;13(4):e123, http://www.jmir.org/2011/4/e123/>
This study (survey of 117 respondents from UK), looked specifically at social networking sites for academics, and their role in scholarly communication. It also wanted to survey researchers’ attitudes to open access and if use of social networking sites would effectively undermine the use of repositories for the archiving of researchers’ work. FindingsSites come and go > in the course of the research a number of sites initially identified had to be excluded from analysis bec. they no longer existed or were deemed to be relevant as academic social networking sitesUsage is determined by need/context, i.e. email still dominates; LinkedIn – high re. communicating with researchers and Twitter is on the riseVery little awareness and usage of ASN compared to email/twitter, etc…Researchers find out about these sites from each other – from their already existing networksJoin by invitationRegistering to multiple sites is common, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to continued useImpact on open access – Of concern:Poor overall awareness of repositories and their purpose amongst research studentsWhat happens to your material if a site disappears or is swallowed up by another, ie.. mendeley > ElsevierStudy recommended need for further exploration of this issue, i.e. researchers need greater institutional advice/training/assistance to make more of their work open access and to give due consideration where they deposit their work and what the implications are for future archiving; ownership of content; future reuse, etc…In this study, there are indications that if greater numbers of researchers deposit their papers on ASNs, then their value and acceptance would increase (2010 – currently, high growth experienced by academia.edu, researchgate, mendeley) Recommendation that repositories do more work to promote the fact that they can provide persistent locations to research output, as compared to social networking sites, academic or otherwise.
Significant study of young PhD students identified as Gen-Y and considered to be ‘digital natives’.Focusing on the information-seeking and research behaviour of over 17,000 students during the 3 years of the study. (3 annual surveys were conducted along with selected indepth interviews) Findings:Even though considered to be very competent in use of technology and social media – not early adoptersTheir concerns about using social media have to do with perceptions of validity/They’re identified as having traditional and conservative research working practices.Their work is shared mainly with their peers or work colleagues. Their key influences are from their supervisors and other academic colleaguesWidespread lack of understanding and uncertainty about open access and self-archived resourcesTools that help in finding and managing information are used mostTools for collaboration and communication are least usedFellow students and peers are the major influence on whether or not Generation Y doctoral students decide to use a technology application and are their main source of hands-on help
What’s important to researchers in terms of communication?Direct communication with their supervisors, colleagues, peers, etc…That can mean face-to-face, phone, email, videoconference, Skype – one-to-one or group (forums, seminars, etc…) (pg. 11)Researchers keep in mind how their supervisors work and adapt accordingly – use different media to communicate with different people (takes into account how people work) pg. 18i.e. ‘mix and match technologies to suit to suit the supervisory practices (pg. 19)Email stands out as a key tool – why? (controlled environment)Discussions are private – can be formal/informal – lengthy or quick updatesThere is a trail that is archived (private curation)Files can be shared (researcher controls who views email – to an extent, i.e. cc, bcc)Easy scheduling of meeting (synching with calendars) (pg. 11)Researchers are users of social media – they make up the millions on Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn, etc… but that is their personal/social lifeTheir professional life has different needsThey will adopt technologies where they are of value as part of their work processes. They take their cues from their peers, e.g. Researchers that work in active teams share knowledge, skills, tools to assist work processes, i.e. web 2.0 tools and social media toolsResearchers register with multiple tools and use them for different purposes,Experiment with multiple tools, and keep what works, which also leads to dormant accounts Quickly move on from tools when better ones appear and are adopted, e.g. tagging with Delicious > curating with Scoop.it; blogging > tweeting?They recognise the importance of creating a professional profile / presence Social tools are being increasingly used by part-time and geographically distant researchersResearchers view these tools as a beneficial over their career. They don’t want to have their work tied to institutions and view these sites as fullfiling their needs.What about repositoriesRaises questions about archiving your work with these sites (they are comnmerial)What rights do you retain – what about linking to your repository profile? Staff websites on institutional servers have been superseded by profiles on multiple sites for different purposesExample: Blog + academia.edu + researchgate + LinkedIn + Twitter + Facebook + Google+Ability to post your own work, be updated about the work of othersImplications for ‘open’ movement – i.e. seek feedback; open peer review; sharing of data, etc…. Ease of setting up; making changes; able to highlight different features of your work/identity etc… have functions for creating filters by which you are able to keep up to date You create entry into different groups, either by following or requesting to join, or by being invited, or by virtue of following key people/groups that then connect you to further groupsSix degrees of separation > much less through social media (Six degrees of mobilisation http://www.economist.com/node/21560977Technology and society: To what extent can social networking make it easier to find people and solve real-world problems? Sep 1st 2012?“In 2011 Facebook analysed the 721m users of its social-networking site and found that an average of 4.7 hops could link any two of them via mutual friends. A small world is now, it seems, even smaller.” Concerns expressed Intellectual property/copyright of their own work > posting to different sites > they seek advice bec. unsure what their rights are and don’t want to infringe on rights of others. Not clear about sites’ copyright/IP policies = all different = need to be checked What will happen when Mendeley/Elsevier deal goes through?Concern about time spent maintaining profile and keeping up with information > subscribing/following multiple channels of keeping up to dateMain functions for keeping up to date = online newspapers, podcasts, subs to blogs, mailing lists and discussion forums, Secondary functions keeping up with Twitter Traditional mailing lists are preferred for research-related discussion as features of daily/weekly digests allows for easy content checks when convenient and able to be saved/deleted/responded to as needed.the speed of commentary/responding on social sites seem too quick for reflectionImportant to set boundaries between personal and professional life > some researchers set up separate profiles for that purpose on the same sites, i.e. personal facebook page and prof f/b page, etc…Again needs to be maintainedExample of Thesis WhispererMultiple twitter accountsConcerns about security of material shared across social tools/cloud toolsArchivingSaving copies across multiple storage devices, just in case
Description of suggested tools based on their importance from respondents.Email features high on the list of several categories (echoes findings from earlier studies)
We need to move from ‘social media’ policies to developing our own ‘social media use’ blueprints.