eSTEeM Community Event: Scholarship methods part 1 – writing surveys

Facilitator

Mark Jones

Overview

In this session, we will focus on how to successfully construct surveys as a method for carrying out research into STEM teaching and learning. We will provide guidance on designing appropriate questions; the practicalities of employing them in an OU context; benefits and disadvantages and an introduction to analysing the data collected.

Learning objectives

After attending the session, participants will gain an understanding of:

• How to design surveys
• The benefits and disadvantages of surveys
• How to analyse the data collected

UKPSF/Applaud

UKPSF/Applaud principles A5, K5, K6, V3

About the facilitator

Mark Jones is a Senior Lecturer, Staff Tutor and Deputy Director of eSTEeM. He has a long-standing interest in the use of new technologies in teaching and the wide-ranging effects that technological innovations can have on learners and learning communities.

Registration

Registration is open to OU staff, please visit the registration page by Monday 15th March.