Would like to start the readings? Below are a few required readings for the first week instructions.
General Information
Instructor: Chih-Hsiung Tu, Ph.D.: Email Address: Chih.Tu.@Nau.Edu
Co-Instructors & Co-Designers
Özlem Ozan, Ph.D. <ozlemozan@gmail.com>
Yasin Özarslan, Ph.D. <ozarslan@gmail.com>
Aras BOZKURT, Ph.D. <arasbozkurt@gmail.com>
Office address: PO Box 5774 Flagstaff, AZ 86011Phone: 928-523-0671 Fax: 928-523-1929
Office hours: By appointment via e-mail, phone, chat room, or in person
Credit hours: 3
Pre-requisites & Requirements
Because this is an advanced course, knowledge of human learning theories is assumed as is familiarity with technology-based learning environments. Scholarly writing skills and access to peer-reviewed article resources are highly recommended.
Course Descriptions
This course is an advanced class for doctoral students who wish to obtain knowledge of research in distance/open education. It provides an introduction to the theories concerning distance education and an introduction to research in distance education. The focus of the course is on the research and theoretical framework of distance education. The intent of the course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the theories involved in distance/open learning, relevant new/emerging technologies, and preparation of educators to determine rational choices regarding distance/open education research and the learning theories applicable to distance/open education.
Learning Goals & Outcomes
Critical analysis of published research dealing with distance/open education in terms of the critical issues associated with interactive distance/open learning.
Critical analysis of the theoretical frameworks currently utilized in distance/open education.
Develop a comprehensive literature review about distance/open education.
Identify important research topics in distance/open education.
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Zawacki-Richter, O. & Anderson, T. (2014). Online distance education: Toward a research agenda. Athabasca University Press. *Free book to download.
Anderson, T. & Dron, J. (2014). Teaching crowds: Learning & social media. Athabasca University Press. *Free book to download.
Veletsianos, G. (2016). Emergence & innovation in digital learning: Foundations & applications. Athabasca University Press. *Free book to download.
Gregory, S., Lee, M. J. W., Dalgarno, B., & Tynan, B. (2016). Learning in virtual worlds: Research & applications. Athabasca University Press. *Free book to download.
Optional Textbook
Gunawardena, C. N., & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. D. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook for research on educational communications and technology (pp. 355-396). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associa
** No need to purchase this book. If you are an AECT member, you can download the entire book online.
Gunawardena, C. T. & McIsaac M. S. (2003). Distance Education.
Anderson, T. (2010). Three generations of distance education pedagogy.
Siemens, G. (2005). A learning theory for the digital age.
Wiley, D. (2014). Open educational resources: A review of literature.
Lifelong learning in the digital age: A content analysis of recent research on participation by Alison J Head, Michele Van Hoeck, Deborah S. Garson
Elias, T. (2011). Learning analytics: The definitions, the processes, and the potential.
Hansen, D. L., Shneiderman, B. & Smith, M. A. (2011). Chapter 3: Social network analysis measuring, mapping, & modeling collections of connections. Book: Analyzing Social Media Networks with NodeXL: Insights from a Connected World.
Notes: Many required readings will be given online.
Reading Resources
ETC655 Diigo Group Resources (This is not necessary a reading list.)
Course Schedule Highlight
03/20-05/12: Actual instructions
03/20/17 Module 1 Foundation & Theories of Distance Learning
04/03/17 Module 2 Interactive Learning Environment
04/17/17 Module 3 Mobile Learning
05/01/17 Module 4 Social & Cultural Learning
05/31: Final paper due
Notes
This is a course description not a final syllabus for the course.
It is important for those interested in this class to consult their program advisory and the instructor before enrolling. If you have questions regarding this course, please e-mail the instructor, Chih-Hsiung Tu, Ph.D. at Chih.Tu@Nau.Edu or 928-523-0671.
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