{"id":2941,"date":"2016-01-25T12:30:37","date_gmt":"2016-01-25T12:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/actionresearchplus.com\/?p=2941"},"modified":"2022-05-02T20:41:21","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T20:41:21","slug":"transformative-research-as-knowledge-mobilization-transmedia-bridges-and-layers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/actionresearchplus.com\/transformative-research-as-knowledge-mobilization-transmedia-bridges-and-layers\/","title":{"rendered":"Transmedia, bridges, and layers (oh my) &#8211; A new publication on Knowledge Mobilisation and Participatory Action Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Blog post by\u00a0Colin R Anderson\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/actionresearchplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/canadian-prairie.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2942\" src=\"https:\/\/actionresearchplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/canadian-prairie.jpeg\" alt=\"Canadian prairie\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/actionresearchplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/canadian-prairie.jpeg 275w, https:\/\/actionresearchplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/canadian-prairie-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/actionresearchplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/canadian-prairie-65x43.jpeg 65w, https:\/\/actionresearchplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/canadian-prairie-220x146.jpeg 220w, https:\/\/actionresearchplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/canadian-prairie-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/actionresearchplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/canadian-prairie-100x67.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"\">A\u00a0new article\u00a0in the Action Research Journal uses a case study approach to present\u00a0three key knowledge mobilization strategies that can be used to\u00a0mobilise knowledge in\u00a0processes of social change:<\/div>\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li class=\"\">using\u00a0<strong class=\"\"><em class=\"\">transmedia<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>to exchange knowledge across a range of communication media;<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"\"><em class=\"\">building bridges<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0to invite communication amongst diverse knowledge communities; and<\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><strong class=\"\"><em class=\"\">layering<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0to communicate knowledge at varying levels of detail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\">Mainstream research and scientific\u00a0communication focus on transferring expert knowledge to a deficient public &#8211; a hierarchical and one way transfer of knowledge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">In contrast, knowledge mobilization processes involve close collaboration between researchers and community actors as co-enquirers as a part of a broader agenda for progressive social change. They involve strategic communication strategies that mobilize knowledge beyond those directly involved in the research process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">In this article, we illustrate the cyclical nature\u00a0of knowledge mobilization processes through a reflective case study of a participatory action research program in the Canadian Prairies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">We critically examine our own practice as a contested and partial process in tension with the hostile institutional and cultural structures in science and universities that promote a\u00a0linear knowledge transfer paradigm. This context \u00a0supports the monopoly of knowledge held by experts and marginalizes\u00a0other knowledge holders and ways of knowing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Knowledge mobilization strategies provide a framework to implement research methods, communication processes, and outcomes that are high in impact and relevant in struggles for a more just and resilient society.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Anderson, C. R., &amp; McLachlan, S. M. (2015). Transformative research as knowledge\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">mobilization<\/span>: Transmedia, bridges, and layers.\u00a0<i class=\"\">Action Research, 14<\/i>(3), 295-317. doi:10.1177\/1476750315616684<\/p>\n<p>Mainstream knowledge production and communication in the academy generally reflect the tenets of positivist research and predominantly embody hierarchical processes of knowledge transfer. In contrast, a transformative research paradigm is rooted in knowledge mobilization processes involving close collaboration between researchers and community actors as co-enquirers as a part of a broader agenda for progressive social change. They also involve strategic communication strategies that mobilize knowledge beyond those directly involved in the research process. We illustrate the cyclical pattern and transgressive potential of knowledge mobilization processes through a reflective case study of a participatory action research program in the Canadian Prairies. Based on this work, we present three key knowledge mobilization strategies. These include: using transmedia to exchange knowledge across a range of communication media; building bridges to invite communication amongst diverse knowledge communities; and layering to communicate knowledge at varying levels of detail. We critically examine our own practice as a contested and partial process in tension with the institutional and cultural durability of the more linear knowledge transfer paradigm. Knowledge mobilization strategies provide a framework to implement research methods, communication processes, and outcomes that are high in impact and relevant in struggles for a more just and resilient society.<\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019ve had a chance to read this piece, please share your thoughts, ideas, or experiences with our community so we can continue this discussion! The AR+ site is hosting a discussion forum for us to talk about our reactions and experiences related this topic. You can access the discussion forum\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/actionresearchplus.com\/forum\/\">HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blog post by\u00a0Colin R Anderson\u00a0 A\u00a0new article\u00a0in the Action Research Journal uses a case study approach to present\u00a0three key knowledge mobilization strategies that can be used to\u00a0mobilise knowledge in\u00a0processes of social change: using\u00a0transmedia\u00a0to exchange knowledge across a range of communication media; building bridges\u00a0to invite communication amongst diverse knowledge communities; and layering\u00a0to communicate knowledge at varying [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":2942,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1690,1],"tags":[491,492,489,493,429,490],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Transmedia, bridges, and layers (oh my) - A new publication on Knowledge Mobilisation and Participatory Action Research - AR + Action Research Plus<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/actionresearchplus.com\/transformative-research-as-knowledge-mobilization-transmedia-bridges-and-layers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Transmedia, bridges, and layers (oh my) - A new publication on Knowledge Mobilisation and Participatory Action Research - AR + Action Research Plus\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Blog post by\u00a0Colin R Anderson\u00a0 A\u00a0new article\u00a0in the Action Research Journal uses a case study approach to present\u00a0three key knowledge mobilization strategies that can be used to\u00a0mobilise knowledge in\u00a0processes of social change: using\u00a0transmedia\u00a0to exchange knowledge across a range of communication media; 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