It can be daunting to realize that you may not know what you are interested in, but don't worry! Check out this video for a number of ways to find out your interests. Learning Outcomes List at least 3 ways to brainstorm their research interests Brainstorm at least 3 research interests
Type of Material:
Tutorial
Recommended Uses:
Instructors can assign this video as a pre-class activity, with the results being shared in class.
Technical Requirements:
video works on Windows browsers
Identify Major Learning Goals:
List at least 3 ways to brainstorm research interests
Brainstorm at least 3 research interests
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic ICT literacy skills
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Simple one-concept video on looking for ideas for a research topic. The video seems to be created by university library personnel. Information is timeless. The video may be used as a stand-alone source or connected with the university's (or other) materials, so that it is easy to incorporate across domains.
Concerns:
Very basic. Mentions the author's university often, which might disengage viewers. It isn't necessary information. It would have been useful to have included some examples of brainstorming results, such as: "a professor talked about AI for elder care - I'd like to explore that since my grandmother is in a nursing home.'
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The learning objectives are clear and are core ICT concepts. The video is part of a series of tutorials on research, and build on each other. In addition, there are breaks in the video for students to enter ideas (also an interactive box below the video), which encourages students to think deeper about their topics and how to get started with their research. The video is easy to incorporate into instruction, and the concept applies to any subject.
Concerns:
no concerns
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The video is straightforward and easy to navigate. The visuals are simple but fun (good use of apples in the tree). The pacing and sound are fine. The video is close-captioned. The user is asked to write down some ideas (but can't do it on the screen). There is no help feature, but the contributors and related materials are linked.
Concerns:
One slide, which has much text, does not have matching audio.
Creative Commons:
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