Since starting the MALAT program, I have been exposed to several ways to disseminate research. As we get closer to starting our research, I have begun to reflect on how I would like to share my upcoming Applied Research Project (ARP). While my ambition is to publish in a journal, I also have other ideas.
Using Social Media
In LRNT 527, I created a toolkit available to the public called aifork12andbeyond.ca. This toolkit showcases various ways to use artificial intelligence tools in many subject areas. I would post my research on my website and share it with those who could use it to help their students, such as on LinkedIn and other social media sites (Ross-Hellauer et al., 2020).
Presenting my Findings
I want to present my findings to stakeholders and people who may find them helpful in the research, such as teachers and companies that use AI for language acquisition. I could do this through workshops and presentations, such as one day submitting a proposal to present at ETUG through the BC Campus or any local seminars.
Developing Tools and Resources
Further, another ambition besides publishing in a journal is to create resources that can be helpful to educators new to using AI. I want to develop a tool besides my website, perhaps a guide to my own AI tool, using what I have learned that teachers can use to help in their classrooms.
These are just a few ideas I have to disseminate my research. As I research and get started on my project, my ideas may shift or be added to, and I will continuously reflect on how I want to share my research.
References
Ross-Hellauer, T., Tennant, J. P., Banelytė, V., Gorogh, E., Luzi, D., Kraker, P., Pisacane, L., Ruggieri, R., Sifacaki, E., & Vignoli, M. (2020). Ten simple rules for innovative dissemination of research. PLOS Computational Biology, 16(4), e1007704. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1007704
Great ideas Catherine. I think BC Campus is an excellent potential avenue to disseminate your work, as is social media.