Online Pre-Conference Workshop
Conducting Research During a Pandemic:
Online Platforms and Ethical Issues
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Objectives
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To identify/describe the main online tools and platforms that can be used for research during a pandemic
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To explore the function/purpose of the selected online platforms used in research
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To investigate the applicability of online platforms in research
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To explore the advantages and disadvantages of using online platforms in research
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To determine the ethical principles affected by the use of online platforms and to explore means by which ethical principles can be preserved when using online platforms
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To determine the best methods of obtaining informed consent on an online platform
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To determine the most effective way of conducting a hybrid study, to ensure standardization of data collection and storage
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To outline security measures to protect online research data
Presenters
Member, Research Ethics Committee, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA)
Dr Andrea Kanneh
Director, Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), The University of the West Indies
Dr Leroy Hill
Research Technician II, CETL,
The University of the West Indies
Mr Marc Garcia
Programme
9:00 - 9:10 AM
Opening Remarks
Introduction of Programme / Sessions and Presenters
9:10 - 10:45 AM
Session 1
Introducing the Use of Online Platforms/Tools in Research
Exercises/Practice Lessons
- Objectives 1-4
Break
10:45 - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 2
Ethics involved in the Use of Online Platforms/Tools
Exercises/Practice Lessons
- Objectives 5-6
Lunch
12:30 - 1:15 PM
Session 3
1:15 - 2:45 PM
Conducting Hybrid Study and Online Data Security
- Objectives 7-8
Workshop Activity
2:45 - 3:30 PM
Group Work
Group Presentations
3:30 - 4:00 PM
