Post-class reflection -- moving the representation OFF the page

Many of your questions/reflections yesterday focused on the desire to explore (alternative) representations of findings/research further. I agree! We need to spend more time discussing this aspect of digital tools and qualitative research, as this is perhaps where we can identify some concrete ways to 'change' how we 'do' research.

Vannini's work brings together some really informative and inspiring ideas/practices related to sharing research with the larger populace. From community performances to cafe gatherings, these exemplars push us to expand how we share what we come to know. Check it out:

• http://www.popularizingresearch.net/

There are also a growing number of journals that are pushing authors/researchers to move beyond only representing there work with text. These journals are worth exploring.

• http://www.audiovisualthinking.org/
• http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/imr/
• http://www.jove.com/

You'll likely note that the majority of such journals are not in education. Nonetheless, these examples/models can be taken up and applied within our own substantive areas. Let's keep talking about this...