Vol. 4, Issue 1, Part E (2018)

Abstract
Educational research Refers to the systematic collection and analysis of data related to the field of education. Research may involve a variety of methods. Research may involve various aspects of education including student learning, teaching methods teacher training, and classroom dynamics. Educational researchers generally agree that research should be rigorous and systematic However, there is less agreement about specific standards, criteria and research procedures Educational researchers may draw upon a variety of disciplines. These disciplines include psychology, sociology, anthropology and philosophy Methods may be drawn from a range of disciplines. Conclusions drawn from an individual research study may be limited by the characteristics of the participants who were studied and the conditions under which the study was conducted. This paper explores different senses of the concept of meaning in educational research, presenting ‘meaning’ as personal and shared offering the various types, challenges, benefits and forms of research in practice-based research in educational technology. Teaching does involve creative thinking and experimentation. Individuals and professional groups need to know what works and why. Whether a teacher’s action lead to improved pupil performance, increased motivation, commitment, better behavior or not, but it will surely reflect that research is more formal. However, these all need to be connected, and too often research is conducted in isolation of others.