I’ve had several comments about exactly what my research question is – oops I did mean to put them in my sidebar.
So today I’ve changed themes for my blog (well I did that the other day) so I could get the links to the other social media tools I’m using (Twitter, Facebook and about to add LinkedIn). I’ve also changed my side bar and removed material that is less relevant to what will be my focus for the rest of this year and next – my research! I’ve added in the research questions so they are always there as the context for the postings – I probably should add in the methodology as well.
All of this work is in part to assist me (nothing like having the questions in your face all the time).. but also because as part of this professional doctoral programme from the College of Education at the University of Otago, I not only submit a thesis, but also a Research to Practice Portfolio. One of the components of this is a reflective piece in which I will reflect on how I have influenced a community of practice, and how this community has influenced my research work. I intend to excerpt comments made here or in Facebook and my reflections on these comments for this reflective piece. Of course, I will not name anyone, nor disclose any identifying data – it may be that I only cut and paste a few words which is the evidence of either contributed to, or having received a contribution from the fluid community that may form around my work. Thank you.
Jun 04, 2010 @ 03:55:08
Hi Merrolee, I really like the new format. Clean and clear. I think I will do the same. Cheers, Anita
Jun 04, 2010 @ 05:27:54
I thought so – although perhaps a bit plain? I picked it as the twitter, RSS and facebook icons are part of the theme! I also tidied up a bit – but I need to drop OT blogs an OT for mild HI as I don’t keep that information updated at all – yet it brings people through to my site hmm…..
Sep 11, 2010 @ 06:53:48
Hello Merrolee,
Hope this is all going well… interesting to find this from your entry in HIVE!
Your research sounds useful in a period of change. I’ve been setting up a ‘health campus’ in the Waitemata District which is a collaborative initiative with the DHB, primary care and NGOs and five foundation tertiary education organisations. We are enjoying occupational therapy students in the primary health care interprofessional immersion programme at Wellsford Te Whariki Teitei – some of them are very able and we hope to see many more in primary health care.
I’m also doing some research on innovation and better return to that now…
Very best wishes
Mary-Anne
Dec 20, 2010 @ 18:52:20
we are currently looking at ways in which DHB occupational therapists and professional leaders can help support new graduate occupational therapists in primary health care contexts – this inivolves policy, managers and enabling therapists to see the whole District as part of DHB responsibility rather than only patients while inside hospital walls.
the new graduate occupational therapist/s may have some input for your study…
best wishes!
Jan 22, 2011 @ 21:45:17
All sounds really interesting stuff and would love an update – think the blog looks great as well!
May 13, 2011 @ 23:43:17
Kia ora Merrolee,
As a student, it is interesting to see how you have combined an interest in IT with OT. You also have an interesting topic for your research, around self-direction in learning. I signed up to this course because of the high level of self-directed learning, and am finding second year a bit frustrating because we have to be in class so much! Good luck with the research and see you around school, Hannah.