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An example of Notation 2

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Notating Finding a rhythm

Research Problem:

This example is based on research work conducted with Dr. Nicole Stewart at Texas State University and Song Tang. Drawing in part on the work of the anthropologist Tim Ingold, we set out to investigate digital skills as a process that involves embodied rhythm. This investigation involved collecting many hours-worth of video recordings of research participants performing digital tasks on their laptops or mobile devices. The paper we published details how we experimented with different kinds of medialities of data (we use a different terminology in the paper, but it’s essentially the same thing) for describing the task being undertaken and how the rhythm of the task is performed. As we show, perceiving rhythm depends on how the mediality of data.

Notation Tools:

The work we conducted involved all sorts of tools including paper and markers, Excel, as well as the desktop video recording application Lookback. Song Tang (https://artofsongtang.com), the graphic designer who collaborated with us on this project, used Photoshop and other applications to create the drafts of footprints and spotline visualisations. 

Data Situation:

For a more detailed description of the project and each of the three research medialities, please have a look at the paper published in New Media and Society. 

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