June « 2011 « Silence and Voice

Educational Researcher / PhD Student (Lancaster University, UK) in E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning / Adjunct Instructor (NYU & Pace U) / Project Manager (Clinical Education) in New York City.

Interests in educational research influenced by interdisciplinarity, focused on digital identity, doctorateness and the postgraduate experience, threshold concepts and transformative learning in higher education, Internet research, networked learning, technology enhanced learning, distance education, adult and organizational learning, narrative inquiry, and actor-network theory.

My professional work is at JeffreyKeefer.com

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-06-30

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OK, time for me to take a little break and go for my first bike ride of the calendar year while it is still light out. # @SueFolley @srossmktg TweetDeck works nicely when I am using it, though it does not keep up with all the Tweets during the day #phdchat # It seems [...]

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-06-29

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I have been working on studies and teaching since I got home, so a little break with some reading while we still have light outside. # @NSRiazat As I mentioned, I am amazed at how the discussion on #phdchat progressed. Most helpful about piloting the questions. # @kiwicito Have you made progress working through [...]

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-06-28

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Thanks for the semi-structured interview protocol pilot feedback; I blogged about the rich experience here http://t.co/GjD19I5 #phdchat # @PatParslow Goodness, in so many ways it seems the US system is finally hitting the UK. Not fun at all. # @PatParslow What will the effect be in practice? # @lizgloyn Amazing how education gets cut; [...]

To Pilot, or Not to Pilot; THAT is the question + 52 Answers

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As I am preparing to begin my search for participants for my doctoral thesis research, I received a suggestion last week to consider a pilot. Not sure why I had not thought about this before, but that is what having active supervisors and a supportive community of doctoral colleagues is for–help point out things when [...]

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-06-27

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Remnants of the Pride Parade are still all over the Village. I even had trouble just now getting to my garage #NYC #Pride. # What are all these references filling my Twitter stream about Gove? # @Eingang # @savasavasava Exactly; anything if it helps, I suppose. # @NSRiazat Thanks for the heads-up with this, [...]

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-06-26

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@cambgirl Can you suggest any resources for properly structuring a pilot study? I can only find general suggestions. #phdchat # @NSRiazat It was suggested this will make my overall study stronger. The Viva may inquire about why I did or did not do one #phdchat # @NSRiazat I am also wondering about this, as [...]

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-06-25

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@lizgloyn Yes, I would stay away from that one when trying to comfort people. # Google To Shutter PowerMeter & Google Health Projects http://t.co/tsMVrJn via @mashabletech @mashable # @spinuzzi Did it help you to relax? # @skirrid Goodness, what happened? # Something is happening on 12th St between 6th and 7th; far too many [...]

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-06-24

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@BronSt @jlearn20 Wonderful seeing you both for lunch today. Such a short time for so much to talk about; wish you both well until next time # I got home this evening and feel completely drained. # Have to get going with getting to the office. Goodness, how time flies. # @sarahthesheepu Thanks for [...]

Jeffrey’s Twitter Updates for 2011-06-23

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@Eingang @lizgloyn I agree. I like academia.edu, though seems like just a place to post CVs. LinkedIn seems all about resumes #phdchat # @aeratcliffe Seems like a great session. Will look forward to your 19 new colleagues engaging with #phdchat # @lizgloyn All of the above, as well as to generate ideas and feedback [...]

Doctoral Thesis (Dissertation) Research – Approved to Begin

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I just received final ethical (institutional review board) approval to begin my thesis research!

After adding one sentence to address data encryption, I revised and resubmitted my Invitation to Participate and Consent Form for my study, Navigating Liminality in Distance Education: The Experiences of Research and Professional Doctorate Learners. I am now ready to go, [...]