Networking Research New Directions in Educational Enquiry

The educational world is increasingly dominated by 'network rhetoric'; not only are teachers and learners seen as participants in networks, the availability of low-cost electronic devices, collaborative environments and new forms of data 'born digital' have changed the nature of education research. This book draws on extensive research into educational research networks in schools, colleges and informal education settings to explore these questions. Combining theoretical insights into networks from different disciplinary backgrounds and awareness of technological developments with the accounts of teachers, researchers, technologists and policymakers, it considers of how educational research as a field is developing, identifies new research skills, approaches and practices, and presents an emerging new role: the 'researcher-as-networker'.

Introduction \ 1. Educational Research, Capacity Building and Networking \ 2. A Closer Look at Networks and Networking \ 3. Using Educational Research Networks \ 4. Supporting Educational Research Networks \ 5. Researching Educational Research Networks \ 6. Emerging Themes and Future Directions \ References \ Index of Authors \ Index of Terms