The Net Lenses model: Sylvia Edwards' model for the experience of web-based information searching

Net Lenses: Understanding student experiences to enhance the learning environment

Understanding the experience of information searching: The Net Lenses Outcome Space

This site explains research results from a recently completed doctoral program into understanding the differences in student experiences of web information searching. In the future it will include exercises to encourage a deeper understanding of the experience of web information searching. The chart to the left provides the outcome space that maps the experience of web-based information searching for university students; and the Flash animation explains the Net Lenses model. In simple terms, the outcome space is a map that summarizes the findings from this phenomenographic study, and the flash animation gives you the breadth and depth of the research findings.

For further information, please contact Dr. Sylvia L. Edwards

Please Note:
All materials in this site have been summarized from published articles and conference papers to date. They are, therefore, Copyright to the author and the publishers. Citations are recorded for each section for you to follow up further information as required. Please respect the copyright of this material.

Dr. Sylvia L. Edwards
24th March 2006

Site Details

To clearly outline the research results, please refer to:

• What are the ways of experiencing web-based information searching?
• Research method explained
• Publications accepted to date
• Exercises to enhance your Information Searching experience
• Academic Staff Development Workshops