Participant Information

 Bring Your Own Device
The concept of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is the idea that an individual makes use of their personally owned technological device (e.g. smartphone or tablet computer) in a workplace or educational setting, rather than using an institution-owned device to perform work or education related tasks.

What is the purpose of the study?
We are interested in the concept of BYOD to support in teaching and learning activities in Higher Education fieldwork. Therefore, as part of the Enhancing Fieldwork Learning project, we are researching how and why practitioners use BYOD to support learning during fieldwork and whether any barriers exist. We are also interested in the opinions of practitioners who have not used BYOD for fieldwork to gain an understanding of their perceptions.

Who is organising and funding this research
The research is being funded by the British Ecological Society and conducted by the Enhancing Fieldwork Learning team

 
Who may I contact for further information?
Dr Katharine Welsh (k.welsh@chester.ac.uk)
Dr Alice Mauchline (a.l.mauchline@reading.ac.uk)

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By agreeing to discuss BYOD for fieldwork with us via the questionnaire we take this to mean that you acknowledge the information we have presented here and that you formally consent to participate. Participation is voluntary and you have the right to withdraw from the survey at any time (please send an email to k.welsh@chester.ac.uk).

 
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