The Oxford Internet Institute (OII) and IT services are exploring the use of interactive technologies in research practices, namely interactive research artifacts. We are looking for your help with a study led by Amanda Curtis (OII), either by participating in our in-person workshop on September 30th.
Don’t know what interactive research artifacts are? It’s a really complicated space! We are currently conceptualizing them as digital technologies used as a critical part of academic/research practices. We have heard various names for them, from interactives to explorable explanations to multimedia artifacts to interactive articles. That is why we are asking for your input. We are excited to hear from people who are doing things in this area, even if you are using different terminology.
If you’re interested in helping us conceptualize these artifacts and design for their futures, you can participate in one of two ways right now.
1. Fill out this brief survey on your thoughts and conceptualizations of these artifacts. This will take 5 - 10 minutes and will ask questions about your experiences incorporating digital technologies into your practice.
2. Join us September 30th for a 2 hour workshop, where we’ll talk through some core issues in this space and come together to design possible futures involving interactive research artifacts. We’re interested in exploring how we can leverage digital technologies to creatively transform research practices. Sign up for the workshop here.
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