The document discusses design research as a methodological approach for studying the relationship between innovation and research. It outlines some tensions between design and research, and describes how design research moves from instructional design to the design of learning environments. Some key characteristics of design research are identified, including identifying variables in an actual context, not aiming for replicability but rather generating implementation guidelines and scenarios, involving both design and analysis in a complementary methodology using triangulation, and constantly reviewing and improving both scientific knowledge and practical applications.

1. Innovation Forum Design research as a methodological proposal for working on the relationship between innovation and research November 23 2007

4. ANALYSIS IMPLEMENTATION ASSESSMENT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

9. Characteristics Research questions Method Results Analysis and conclusions Antecedents Development of solutions Assessment of solutions Analysis and conclusions Analysis of the problem

10. SCENARIO 1 SCENARIO 2 SCENARIO 3 SCENARIO 4 Basic communication tool Communication tool Level-1 management Communication tool Level-3 management Communication tool Level-4 management CSCL

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