Brave New Digital Tools for Action Research in Education

Abstract

Due to the rapid development of digital media, the work of researchers in all scientific disciplines has dramatically changed. The objective of this chapter is to give a brief overview of digital tools that can be used for action or practice research in the context of seamless learning. It is the intention of the authors to, on the one hand, provide some initial orientation and deeper insight into the complex subject matter of digital science. On the other hand, researchers shall be equipped with a user guide that encourages them to try out various digital tools for searching, collecting, annotating, analyzing, visualizing, interpreting as well as publishing information. Owing to the dynamic nature of the issue under review this chapter will undoubtedly only offer a snapshot.

Using digital technology to enhance youth participatory evaluation

“…YPE can also use these mobile technologies for better communication, learning, empowerment, and data collection. Integrating digital technology in action research may prove beneficial in searching, collecting, annotating, analyzing, visualizing, interpreting, and publishing data and information (Bauer et al, 2017). The online systems can enable communication and interaction simultaneously or asynchronously.…”

“…Digital technology here refers mostly to social media, mobile devices, digital platforms, and the application of digital technology, such as augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR). Regarding participation, digital technology can offer more effective communication and time management tools (Bauer et al, 2017). Young participants can be invited to join, and data can be collected, shared, and discussed through digital technology (Frasquilho et al, 2018;Gibbs et al, 2020).…”