EPLS Lab OrientationEPLS Lab Orientation

Educational Policy and Educational Policy and Leadership Studies Research Lab Leadership Studies Research Lab

N494 Lindquist Center N494 Lindquist Center

History of EPLS LabHistory of EPLS Lab

Created in the summer of 1996.Created in the summer of 1996.Contains a multitude of resources.Contains a multitude of resources.Designed to assist graduate students and Designed to assist graduate students and

faculty members in their teaching, faculty members in their teaching, research, and professional development.research, and professional development.

Teaching ToolsTeaching Tools

Smart BoardSmart Board Microsoft Office ProductsMicrosoft Office Products

PowerPointPowerPoint ExcelExcel WordWord

Web page designWeb page design Microsoft SharePointMicrosoft SharePoint Macromedia Dreamweaver MX (Macromedia Dreamweaver MX (all stationsall stations)) Macromedia Fireworks MX (Macromedia Fireworks MX (all stationsall stations)) Macromedia Flash MX (Macromedia Flash MX (all stationsall stations))

Inspiration Inspiration

Research ToolsResearch Tools

Context (Type)Context (Type) Discovery and Description (Find and Describe)Discovery and Description (Find and Describe) Verification (Theory testing)Verification (Theory testing)

Research DesignResearch Design ExperimentalExperimental Non-experimentalNon-experimental

Qualitative vs. Quantitative ResearchQualitative vs. Quantitative Research CollectionCollection AnalysisAnalysis PresentationPresentation

EPLS Lab can help w/ Collection, Analysis, and EPLS Lab can help w/ Collection, Analysis, and Presentation of data.Presentation of data.

Research: Data CollectionResearch: Data Collection

Assistance with the Assistance with the collection of data:collection of data: Web surveys Web surveys

UI Web SurveyorUI Web SurveyorDreamweaver Dreamweaver SharePointSharePointSnap SurveySnap Survey

Already available data:Already available data: Hard copy library of books Hard copy library of books

and resources for data and resources for data collection:collection: Research books A-Z.Research books A-Z. Ed. Databases (See Ed. Databases (See

Sage PublicationsSage Publications for for survey ideas).survey ideas).

Research: Data CollectionResearch: Data Collection

Already available data:Already available data: Online resources for available data:Online resources for available data:

NCES website for a variety of already collected ed.-NCES website for a variety of already collected ed.-related stats. for research.related stats. for research.

University of Michigan University of Michigan Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social

Research (ICPSR)Research (ICPSR)University of WisconsinUniversity of Wisconsin

Data and Program Library Service (DPLS) Data and Program Library Service (DPLS)

Research: Using Library Research: Using Library DatabasesDatabases

To search online databases To search online databases Go to ‘UI Library’Go to ‘UI Library’

Click on DatabasesClick on Databases Proxy login—if off campusProxy login—if off campus

HawkID and passwordHawkID and password Alphabetical Listing of Databases/IndexesAlphabetical Listing of Databases/Indexes Choose “G” for Google ScholarChoose “G” for Google Scholar

Click on “Google Scholar”Click on “Google Scholar” Click on “Google Scholar” icon Click on “Google Scholar” icon

Now you’re ready to search the Internet for articles, books, documents, Now you’re ready to search the Internet for articles, books, documents, monographs, etc. (Google will search ALL other databases by subject, title or monographs, etc. (Google will search ALL other databases by subject, title or author)author)

Alternatively, you may choose any database to search articles. Useful databases Alternatively, you may choose any database to search articles. Useful databases in social science:in social science:

Eric (Ovid)Eric (Ovid) EbscoHostEbscoHost JStorJStor WilsonWebWilsonWeb LexisNexisLexisNexis

Research: UI Library Research: UI Library Document DeliveryDocument Delivery

UI students can obtain nonelectronic journal UI students can obtain nonelectronic journal articles and documents from books held by articles and documents from books held by the UI Library (with the exception of Law the UI Library (with the exception of Law and Curriculum Lib.). The library will scan and Curriculum Lib.). The library will scan and deliver the electronic documents to you. and deliver the electronic documents to you.

Use this link to obtain more information Use this link to obtain more information about it: http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/ill/ads.htmlabout it: http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/ill/ads.html

Research: Data AnalysisResearch: Data Analysis

QualitativeQualitativeNvivoNvivoAtlas ti (Station 3 & Atlas ti (Station 3 &

Citrix Network)Citrix Network)TextAloudTextAloudDragon Naturally Dragon Naturally

SpeakingSpeaking InspirationInspiration

QuantitativeQuantitativeSPSS 17SPSS 17HLM 6.0 HLM 6.0 Stata 11 (Citrix Stata 11 (Citrix

Network)Network)Stat/Transfer 9 Stat/Transfer 9 LISREL 8.7 LISREL 8.7 SAS version 9.2SAS version 9.2M-plus M-plus Amos Amos

Research: Access to Citrix Research: Access to Citrix NetworkNetwork

Citrix NetworkCitrix Network Holds many programs commonly usedHolds many programs commonly used Available through proxy loginAvailable through proxy login

How it works:How it works: Go to UI A-Z search pageGo to UI A-Z search page Click on ITS (Information Technology ServicesClick on ITS (Information Technology Services Click on “Help Desk”Click on “Help Desk” Click on ITS “A-Z List”Click on ITS “A-Z List” Choose “V” and click on “Virtual Desktop”*Choose “V” and click on “Virtual Desktop”* Now you will be at the Citrix Web Interface—sign in with your HawkID and Now you will be at the Citrix Web Interface—sign in with your HawkID and

passwordpassword You will see an Applications box on the left—in this box you will find such You will see an Applications box on the left—in this box you will find such

programs as Atlas ti, SAS, SPSS, Stata, among other Macromedia and programs as Atlas ti, SAS, SPSS, Stata, among other Macromedia and Adobe productsAdobe products

*If a small blue screen pops up and asks for password, etc., just click “cancel”*If a small blue screen pops up and asks for password, etc., just click “cancel”

Research: Data PresentationResearch: Data Presentation Adobe Acrobat Reader and Professional 8 Adobe Acrobat Reader and Professional 8

for PDF filesfor PDF files EndnoteEndnote RefWorksRefWorks Dragon NaturallySpeakingDragon NaturallySpeaking ExpressScribeExpressScribe InspirationInspiration Microsoft Office ProductsMicrosoft Office Products CD burning capabilitiesCD burning capabilities Web page design:Web page design:

Microsoft SharepointMicrosoft Sharepoint Ipswitch WS_FTP ProfessionalIpswitch WS_FTP Professional Dreamweaver MXDreamweaver MX Fireworks MXFireworks MX Flash MXFlash MX

Other CapabilitiesOther Capabilities

EPLS Lab—ceiling projector, remote keyboard and mouseEPLS Lab—ceiling projector, remote keyboard and mouse Smart Board interfaceSmart Board interface HP Touch Smart IQ526 Desktop HP Touch Smart IQ526 Desktop Digital Cameras Digital Cameras

checkout from ITC (N188) or EPLS office in N491.checkout from ITC (N188) or EPLS office in N491. Canon ScannersCanon Scanners

Page scannersPage scanners CD burnersCD burners 4 PC Notebook Laptops*4 PC Notebook Laptops*

checkout from EPLS office (N491)checkout from EPLS office (N491) 3 mini-LCD Projectors 3 mini-LCD Projectors

checkout from EPLS office (N491)checkout from EPLS office (N491) Wav transcription foot pedals and headsetsWav transcription foot pedals and headsets*Dell, Gateway and 2 PC tablet laptops*Dell, Gateway and 2 PC tablet laptops

Other CapabilitiesOther Capabilities Logitech camsLogitech cams

For digital video conferencing, recording of MPEG’s.For digital video conferencing, recording of MPEG’s. One is set up, others are capable of being set up for each computer One is set up, others are capable of being set up for each computer

as needed (see lab staff for help)as needed (see lab staff for help) IrisPen Executive pen scannerIrisPen Executive pen scanner DocuPen R700DocuPen R700®® pen scanners pen scanners

USB and infrared capabilitiesUSB and infrared capabilities available for checkout from EPLS office (N491).available for checkout from EPLS office (N491).

Mini-disc, digital audio recordersMini-disc, digital audio recorders Available for checkout from EPLS office (N491)Available for checkout from EPLS office (N491) USB and infrared capabilitiesUSB and infrared capabilities available for checkout from EPLS office (N491)available for checkout from EPLS office (N491)

Portable printer Portable printer USB capabilitiesUSB capabilities available for checkout from EPLS office (N491)available for checkout from EPLS office (N491)

Portable page scannerPortable page scanner USB capabilitiesUSB capabilities Available for checkout from EPLS office (N491)Available for checkout from EPLS office (N491)

General PoliciesGeneral Policies

Log on w/ Hawk ID and password. Log on w/ Hawk ID and password. Log out or lock computers upon leaving them:Log out or lock computers upon leaving them:

ctrl + alt + del while logged on to lock computerctrl + alt + del while logged on to lock computer no more than 5 minutes as courtesy to othersno more than 5 minutes as courtesy to others

No inappropriate websites (no porn, etc.).No inappropriate websites (no porn, etc.). Printing policy:Printing policy:

You may print the following:You may print the following: SPSS, SAS, Nvivo, Atlas ti research work (be mindful of page SPSS, SAS, Nvivo, Atlas ti research work (be mindful of page

length—an excessive amount would be 50 pages)length—an excessive amount would be 50 pages) Course syllabi if you are a Teaching AssistantCourse syllabi if you are a Teaching Assistant Other work as approved by Dr. MorphewOther work as approved by Dr. Morphew

General PoliciesGeneral Policies

Access to books and research materials:Access to books and research materials:Please see a lab assistant for checkoutPlease see a lab assistant for checkout

Be mindful of others using this spaceBe mindful of others using this spacePick up after yourselvesPick up after yourselvesShut off lights and fans if last personShut off lights and fans if last person

Access to EPLS LabAccess to EPLS Lab

Attend one orientation sessionAttend one orientation sessionApproval form signed by lab assistantApproval form signed by lab assistantSee Karen Bixby in N491—for assigned See Karen Bixby in N491—for assigned

passcodepasscode

Questions?Questions?

You can contact any of the EPLS Lab You can contact any of the EPLS Lab Assistants via e-mail—find them at: Assistants via e-mail—find them at: http://www.education.uiowa.edu/eplslab/staff.htm http://www.education.uiowa.edu/eplslab/staff.htm

See Dr. Christopher Morphew, lab/RA supervisor See Dr. Christopher Morphew, lab/RA supervisor christopher-morphew@uiowa.edu christopher-morphew@uiowa.edu Office N491B Office N491B