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Colleagues who are concerned with introducing students to the joys of statistics, especially if they have used my book STATISTICS WITHOUT TEARS: an Introduction for Non-mathematicians, may be interested to hear that I am currently preparing a new edition (the first since 2000) for publication next Spring. However: Penguin are pestering me to prepare an eBook version as well as the paperback, but I'm not sure students would thank me for doing so. My impression is that they mostly still prefer print on paper. I would be interested to hear what you have seen of students' preferences in this respect. Best regards, Prof. Derek Rowntree ________________________________ From: learning development in higher education network <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Virginia Power <[log in to unmask]> Sent: 08 November 2017 12:07 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Second Call: Expressions of interest for exciting PhD research! *Apologies for cross posting* Can you answer YES to one or more of the following questions? Are you a UK-based learning & teaching professional – academic, librarian, information manager, learning development officer/advisor? Do you use (or have you used) any of the following online information and resource services: Amazon OER Commons Merlot Open Textbook Library Have you ever left a review or comment on these sites or on any other site? (TripAdvisor, Trivago, Good Food, online catalogues etc.) Have you been influenced by any reviews or comments that have either persuaded or dissuaded you from purchase or use? Would you like to earn £40 in Amazon vouchers by taking part in a PhD research study? My name is Virginia Power and I am an academic and PhD research student at the University of the West of England in Bristol specialising in information and knowledge management. I am researching the role and impact of social and pedagogical narratives in the use and reuse of open educational resources. I am looking for participants who could spend a little time recording their experiences as they look for resources for learning and teaching, or for personal use. Each participant will be provided with an online cultural diary kit that will provide step by step guidance in the completion of four straightforward tasks associated with the use of online services. You can find out about how these work here: http://www.usabilitybok.org/cultural-probe. Cultural Probe | Usability Body of Knowledge<http://www.usabilitybok.org/cultural-probe> www.usabilitybok.org Cultural probes are sets of simple artifacts (such as maps, postcards, cameras, or diaries) that are given to users for them to record specific events, feelings or ... You will be asked to record your thoughts and actions using screencasting software (instructions will be provided – no cost involved and no download required!) You will be given up to 6 weeks to complete the four activities but of course you can complete them in less time than this if you prefer. I really hope that you will feel able to help me with my research and as a thank you for your time you will receive the Amazon vouchers once all the tasks are complete and returned to me. To register your interest, or to ask for further information please contact me by replying to this email as soon as possible. [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Thank you! Virginia Virginia Power, BA (Hons.) MSc. M.Ed. PGCE (HE) FHEA Lecturer/Researcher in Information Science & Management Faculty of Environment and Technology University of the West of England Room 2Q19 Frenchay Campus: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday and email at any time! Thursday and Friday are my PhD research days 0117 3287921 07773 773228 [cid:image001.png@01D348B6.417AF020]