ETC777

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ETC777: Research in Distance Education

Department of Educational Specialties

General Information

    • 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

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.

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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