Design-Based Research: Learning from Use Case Applications

Design-Based Research: Learning from Use Case Applications

Friday 17/05 16:00-19:00h

Plenary Hall

Needs Analysis

This workshop invites PhD candidates on a journey to explore the theoretical nuances of Design-Based Research (DBR) and get to know the typical DBR workflow alongside the methods employed across various phases. The workshop is tailored to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications, allowing participants to explore real use cases and designs in TEL research. In the main part of the session, participants will evaluate the real use cases and contemplate the research designs, along with the implementation workflow. This experience will equip them with a better understanding of the DBR, enabling them to transfer this knowledge to their respective research domains and adeptly apply it to their own work.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the workshop participants will:

• Gain a methodological understanding of Design-Based Research (DBR), encompassing both theoretical foundations and the practical applications of this approach.
• Explore real-world use cases and examples of ongoing research in the TEL field, gaining insights into the application of DBR methodologies.
• Acquire hands-on experience in evaluating different phases of DBR through the examination of use cases, fostering a practical understanding of the evaluation process within the research cycle.
• Reflect on how the presented DBR (Design-Based Research) workflow can be applied in their own research.

Pre-activities

The participants are asked to bring a device to open a link, ideally a laptop.

Session Description

Session I
1. Introduction to DBR; presentation (15 min):
a) Description of the methodology; theoretical and practical considerations.
b) Applicability in research and practice.
c) Presentation of real research projects, highlighting their current stages within the DBR workflow (the cases further presented).
2. Group activity In smaller groups (60 min):
a) Real case presentations.
b) Evaluation of the use cases through:
i. A short individual questionnaire.
ii. A focus group discussion.
3. Reflection; discussion of takeaways; conclusions and wrap-up (15 min).

Session II
1. (Methodological in-depth exploration) Interactive Methods presentation in small jigsaw groups (supported with additional resources) – combining quantitative and qualitative approaches in various research designs (30 min).
2. Developing individual research designs focusing on applying DBR (40 min).
3. Presentation of research designs, reflection, and discussion (20 min).