Doctoral Studies Orientation
Course Description
Introduction to the purpose and nature of doctoral studies in educational technology. Explores processes and procedures specific to the degree program, tools for collaboration and research, conferences and journals in the field, and graduate faculty research initiatives.
In this course we will..
- Illustrate the stages of doctoral studies.
- Identify the critical components of dissertations and critically evaluate completed dissertations.
- Using library resources, locate and evaluate educational research.
- Describe ethics involved with researching human subjects.
- Apply academic writing principles.
- Synthesize research on a specific topic related to educational technology.
- Evaluate different elements of the EdTech profession.
- Critique educational technology theories and research.
