Interactive Research Methods Lab
Democratizing Access to Research Literacy while Challenging the Traditional Approaches to Teaching and Learning Research Methods
The Interactive Research Methods Lab (IRML), founded in 2018, provides an innovative space for students, faculty, and the public to receive personalized instruction and gain practical experience in generating core qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research designs. The following three action pillars guide the work we do in the IRML:
- Democratizing Research Literacy | Ensure equitable access to research tools, resources, and methodologies for all learners—regardless of background or academic level.
- Fostering an Inquiry-Driven Culture among Educators | Cultivate a mindset of curiosity, critical thinking, and evidence-based exploration among educators and students alike.
- Reimagining Research Education | Challenge conventional models of teaching and learning research by promoting innovative, inclusive, and practice-based approaches
The IRML features a physical interactive space located in room BEB 403 in the Bagwell College of Education, as well as a virtual interactive space. The physical space offers an itinerary organized around the nine steps of Hopscotch. Each step is displayed on a customized decal on a dry-erase surface, where users can jot down ideas and make decisions based on the information provided through original augmented reality content. The IRML's virtual space includes a 360° virtual tour that replicates the physical space. Both environments are designed to help users develop well-informed research designs.
If you are interested in using the virtual IRML, please check the information provided on the "Start Here" page. The interactive presentation below provides an overview of the IRML and what we do.
