Trainers notes: Introduction to EAR

Introduction	An introduction to Ethnographic Action Research (EAR). This Section covers the underlying principles of EAR and explores how participants can benefit from integrating it into their project.
Timing/duration	1 day split into four 2 hour blocks.
Target audience	Those intending to use EAR in their projects, including those who will take on the role of EAR researcher.
Prerequisite skills/knowledge	Some experience with an Information and Communication Technology project would be useful, but is not essential.
Unit objectives/expected outcomes	Participants will have a basic understanding of Ethnographic Action Research.
Pre-workshop activities	None required.
Notes on using exercises	During group exercises, participants should work in project teams if possible. Ideally these should have 2-4 participants. Project teams will benefit from relating the exercise specifically to their projects.
Equipment needed	Large sheets of paper, coloured pens, space for group discussions, computers if available.
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Day One: Introduction to EAR

		TOPICS	EXERCISES
AM 1	Session 1	Introductions/expectations	Ice-breaker
		Workshop overview
		Introduction to EAR
AM 2	Session 2	Communicative ecologies	Exercise 1
		Principles, methods and techniques
		Key questions and processes	Exercise 2
PM 1	Session 3	Broad and targeted research
		EAR & Monitoring and Evaluation
PM 2	Session 4	Research Culture and Ethics	Exercise 3