What is my general worldview in terms of what I think can be known, why that is the case, and how we can best understand the world?
What a deep question. We can only know what we choose to discover. The quantity of what can be known is limitless if we are willing to pursue our curiosities. The way we understand the world evolves with each speck of new knowledge we acquire.
What is research to me? What is its purpose? Do I prefer numbers or narratives or both?
Research is the pursuit of knowledge in understanding the why.
I prefer a mixed-methods research approach. I feel that some questions can be captured with numbers, while other questions require a narrative response.
What is your main focus in terms of what you are planning for future research? Are you interested in higher education, K-12, corporate, or other settings/topics? Are you looking to switch your focus to a new setting as you move forward in your career?
Currently, my main research focus is related to the impact of artificial intelligence in higher education. My research interests have waivered since being in the LTEC program with original interests in virtual reality for social connectivity, and now evolving into artificial intelligence. I am still very interested in virtual/augmented reality; however, over the last year, there have been massive layoffs within the major tech companies that influence the VR/AR landscape. These upsets are altering the progress of mixed reality development and motivations, and I feel that it may be wise to pause the VR/AR research due to the corporate turmoil.
I have been researching OpenAI for the last few months, and now this technology has exploded. Back in August when I originally started my research, I was hoping to be ahead of the game. Sadly, I was not as quick as the mainstream media and now there are more articles about OpenAI than I can count. I feel like I need to go back to the drawing board and find a new angle.
In my future career, I would like to be a voice for the future of innovative educational technologies. I would like for my ideas to be heard and to inspire others to push the boundaries of what’s possible. How does one become a “mover and a shaker”?
