Research & Development in Instructional Systems
Course Information
This course focuses on research principles and methodology pertinent to the role and practice of Instructional Technologists. Its overall purpose is to equip the learner with research skills required for critiquing existing studies and planning, conducting and writing a feasible, pilot research project applicable in a technology rich learning environment. The course experiences will support a research perspective in learners and foster acceptance of the fact that research understanding is basic to professional competence in instructional technology.
Course experiences will include examining the basic elements inherent in quantitative and qualitative design, data processing and analysis, completing critiques of published research, considering ethical issues in research, plan a hypothetical design around the issue of instructional design, and conduct an open ended interview with an IT professional.
Required Text
Practical Research: Planning and Design, 7th edition
- Authors: Paul Leedy & Jeanne Ormrod
- Publisher: Merill
- ISBN: 0-13-960360-3
- Companion Web Site
Class Rules
Assignments: Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date noted on the schedule. Late assignments will be penalized. Extensions will be considered under special circumstances.
Assigned Readings: All assigned readings should be completed prior to the start of class.
Presentations: All students must be present for peer presentations and portfolio discussions.
Lateness & absenteeism: The course is dependent on student participation and as such every effort should be made to attend all sessions and be present at the start of classes.
Sometimes life gets in the way and you may be unable to attend a session, if this is the case, please call or e-mail me regarding the absence. If more than three classes are missed a grade of no higher than a "C" may be obtained.
Academic Honesty
As graduate students it is assumed that you will conduct yourselves in a professional manner. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to: cheating on examinations, plagiarism and fraudulent practices in conducting research. Proven instances of academic misconduct may result in sanctions, including dismissal from the program. See the student handbook for additional information.
Special Learning Needs
If you have any documented special educational needs, you should advise the professor at the beginning of the course so that the appropriate accommodations can be made.
