Second and final day of presentations from staff.
First up, Bernard Otinpong from computing
presented on “a comparison of results between interactive and non-interactive
forms of visualisation to improve learning: A case study of Te Wairoa/ Lake
Ellesmere” pdf of paper. Summarised the rationale for the topic, especially the importance
in using visualisation to raise profile and understanding of environmental
issues. For example, the many ways stakeholders regard the significance of Te
Wairoa and understand the regimes for managing the lake. Showed the interface
used to allow for different stakeholders to see the various aspects.
Tracy Kirkbride shared
ongoing work with “MARS: a new imaging tool moving to clinical practice”.
Explained what MARS is (Medipix All Resolution System - a new medical imaging
system) and its advantages as for ‘molecular imaging’. Ability to distinguish
the energy coming through so ‘colour’ is able to provide more information as
compared to black and white xrays. Tracy’s research was to optimise MARS to
breast cancer and calcium deposits.
Bronwyn Beatty,
Broadcasting tutor, presented on “memory work of a fan: a conversation with
members of the Harry Potter generation”. Presented on role of narrative,
co-construction and collaboration and cross cueing through the process of focus
group interviews. These occur to enable the data to be rich and authentic. related book chapter
Elizabeth Schmidt with
“enhancing online learner engagement and experience by use of a webcam”. Summarised
the action research project as part of a post-grad cert in tertiary teaching.
Introduced video into online synchronous sessions (2 hours long) to find if
students’ engagement increased. Shifted from content focus to one with more
interaction and building learning relationships. Found increase in sense of
engagement, learning experience (to improve learning) and without IT
difficulties for students.
Gareth Allison from
Business spoke on the topic “journeys towards the adoption of non-native
cuisines: examples of lived multiculturalism”. A subside of Gareth’s work on
consumer behaviour. Project part of wider one to understand consumers’ market
behaviour and multiculturalism is not a well-researched topic. A qualitative
survey conducted in Dubai with 21 in-depth interviews representing middle-class
expat sample. How did participants adopt a different cuisine. Influences
included, personal characteristics, perceived cuisine attributes and contextual
factors. Developed model of adoption journeys and their ‘gates’.
Grant Bennett from
Applied Science shared his project on “assessment of probiotic supplement by
farmers to test if it can increase growth rate of calves”. Summarised a
community project involving a group of farmers wanting to improve practice.
Provided rationale for using calves, logistical, practical and matched to
research reliability. Challenges of authentic research presented.
Daphne Robson
presented on her on-going project with “designing software for helping students
in technical programmes solve equations and rearrange formulae”. Equations2go
software has been worked on for many years and available as a resource to
students across many disciplines. Undertook an evidence based approach to hone
the software. Needs to have concepts, strategies and procedures to problem
solve. Software concentrates on strategies and carries out procedures whereas
many others tend to focus on procedures. Learners learn how to do but don’t
know why.
Nick Kimber spoke on
“the effect of altitude and travel on rugby union performance analysis of the
2012 Super Rugby competition”. Presented on a student research project, now
published. Provided a summary of the KPIs in rugby and how connected to the
study. Identified, through videos of games at high altitude venues, impact on
KPIs. In effect, altitude and international travel do have an effect. link to journal article by T. George
Helen Marshall
provided an overview of her work on “high intensity training (HIT) benefits forhealth”. Presented on benefits of HIT and why now more common due to poor
nature of many people. Looked at whether HIT is transferable into community
settings. Presented a subset of the double-blind study. Participants were
sedentary and at risk of cardio-vascular disease and diabetes. Compared, low
intensity and high intensity participants. Findings were positive regardless of
which activity. Students involved as coaches across 3 times a week for 12 weeks
of intervention.
Hemi Hoskins shared
highlights of his masters study “mahinga kai, mahi tangata” – the use of
language during food gathering. How can flavour of language be maintained
through a decline in fluent language speakers. For example dictionaries through
time seem to have become more simplified, losing the nuances of the language.
Used linguistic analysis to see how hunter vocabulary was derived in Maori and
how to now use similar conventions to modern / introduced animals and hunting
methods. article
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