10wk Summer 2006

CECS 5610

Analysis of Research in Educational Technology

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Schedule

1. Introduction and Overview

Reading

• McMillian - Chapter 1
• Campbell & Stanley - Problem and Background pages 1-5

Course Materials

• Course Introduction / Overview (audio mp3 46 Mb 49 min.) - Gerald Knezek
• Syllabus Expectations (audio mp3 9 Mb 10 min.)


• Analysis of Educational Technology Research (html/flash) - Dr. Gerald Knezek
• Definitions, Uses, Data Types, and Levels of Measurement - Keith G. Calkins (Click here to download audio mp3 8 Mb 16 min.)
• Guidelines for Calculating Effect Sizes (pdf) - Carl J. Dunst, Deborah W. Hamby, and Carol M. Trivette

2. Nature of Educational Research

Course Materials

• Primary concepts and relationships of educational research - Steven J McGriff
• Review Past Article Summaries for upcoming assignment
• Comments Regarding Educational Literature Review (mp3) - Audio (1.3M 2:54) Dr. Gerald Knezek
• The Nature of Educational Research - hydi Educational New Media Centre, Massey University
• Terms to be Defined before Exam (audio mp3 8MB 22min)
• Discussion of final project requirements (audio mp3 26MB 75min) - July 15, 2006

  Referenced Chart (pg 9, "Learning Glossary with Inspiration: An Action Research Project", Ruth Ryan. Journal article in partial fulfillment of the requirements for CECS 5800. December 5, 2005)

3. Research Methodologies

Readings

• Poirot/Knezek Article (pdf) (mp3 audio 10 MB 30min)
• Campbell & Stanley - Three Pre-Experimental Designs, pages 6-12
• Campbell & Stanley - Three True Experimental Designs, pages 13-33

Course Materials

• Discussion of Campbell & Stanley Notation (mp3) - Audio (7.2M 15:48) Dr. Ricky Fluke
• Quantitative Research Designs - B. Brillhart
• Educational Technology Journal Sources
  • UNT Library
  • AERA List

Assignment 1: Article Summary - Due: Saturday, June 17, 2006

4. Critique of Research

Readings

• Campbell & Stanley - Quasi-Experimental, 34-63

Course Materials

• Educational Research Design (html/flash) - Dr. Gerald Knezek
• Review Past Article Critiques for upcoming assignment
• Evaluating Research for upcoming assignment

5. Discussion of Presentations of Critiques

Readings

• Campbell & Stanley - Correlational and Ex Post Facto Designs, 64-70

Course Materials

• Sample Discussions from Assignment 1
• Discussion of ERE 2006 Posters
  • Teacher Age & Technology Integration (photo) (mp3 audio - 8:52 - 4 MB)
  • Teacher Home Access & Stage of Adoption of Technology (photo) (mp3 audio - 9:14 - 4.3 MB)
• Sample Discussions from Assignment 2

Assignment 2: Article Critique Due: Saturday June 24, 2006

6. Levels of Measurement

Readings

• Levels of Measurement - Dr. J. Fidler
• Levels of Measurement - Akos Rona-Tas

7. Quantitative Research Designs

Readings

• McMillian - Chapter 3

Course Materials

• Quantitative Research Designs (ppt) - McGraw-Hill (powerpoint file) (only runs in Internet Explorer)
• Ways of approaching research : Quantitative Designs - John Ross
• Research design questions for final paper

8. Qualitative Research Designs

Readings

• McMillian - Chapter 4

Course Materials

• Ways of approaching research : Qualitative Designs - John Ross
• Overview: Ethnography, Observational Research, and Narrative Inquiry - CSU

9. Survey Methods

Readings

• McMillian - Chapter 5

10. Contemporary Issues: Implementing Scientifically-Based Research

Course Materials

• Roblyer, M.D., & Knezek, G. A. (2003). A call for a national research agenda (pdf). Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 36(1).
• Strengthening Credible Evidence to Nurture a National Research Agenda for Technology in Education (ppt)
• Evidence - Based Research: Continuing on after your PT3 is gone (ppt)
• Workshop Part 1 (advanced topics) (ppt)
• Workshop Part 2 (advanced topics) (ppt)

• Example Exam

Exam: Due Saturday July 15, 2006 (by 5 pm)

11. Preparation / Submission of Final Project Proposals

12. Final Project Presentations / Course Evaluation

Final Projects Due: Saturday August 5, 2006