standpoint in terms of validity and fitness to
scribe the resulting studio dynamics by using aug-
the research problem and the subject matter.
mented models. Several trainings on augmented
As Wanda Orlikowski and Suzanne Iacono (2001)
reality and augmented modelling have been
state on their work on information systems the-
made at the university of Salford (MSc Digital
ory research, this corresponds to the fact that
Architectural Design, MSc in Building Information
the use of technologies depend on the context
Modelling and Integrated Design), and two more
and hence, “there is no single, one-size-fits-all
experimental settings are now being arranged in
conceptualization of technology that will work
different European countries. These multiple set-
for all studies. As a result, IS researchers need
tings are not only intended to provide a wide view
to develop the theoretical apparatus that is ap-
of the subject being studied, but also fits with the
propriate for their particular types of investiga-
current recommendations for theory construc-
tions, given their questions, focus, methodology,
tion methodologies, since the manipulation and
and units of analysis.”
observation of data in many divergent ways and the juxtaposition of different conflicting realities
In order to overcome this challenge, this ongo-
and sources counteracts the tendency of reach-
ing research proposes a theoretical approach to
ing false or incomplete results, or information-
depict the impact of augmented models in design
processing biases of the investigator.
education. By following a grounded theory methodology, observations and recordings are being
This work is expected to be finished by end-2014.
collected in diverse settings on an attempt to de-
VIEW OF THE STuDENTS’ TOOLKIT DuRING THE FIRST AR WORKSHOP AT THE uNIVERSITY OF SALFORD.
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