IDT 8500: Research and Scholarship in IDT II
Welcome! to IDT 8500 – Research and Scholarship in IDT II. This instructional design seminar course provides an introduction to critical consumption and conduction of research in the design, learning, and technology. Methods, designs, and application strategies for inquiry are examined. This course lays the foundation for further writing and research projects in your academic and instructional design career.
Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, LPC, EdD, PhD
Asociate Professor
Meet Your Instructor
I am excited to embark on this learning adventure with you and serve as your facilitator. Please take time to read the Instructor’s Welcome, which contains information about me, my research, and my learning and communication expectations.
Contact Dr. Amanda Rockinson-Szapkiw (zap-q) at rcknsnsz@memphis.edu.
Navigating the Course
Get Started by clicking the “Start Here” link. Then, download and read the syllabus.
Modules
Module 1: Identifying a PoP to Investigate in the Doctoral Journey
Module 3: Research Designs (Quantitative: Descriptive & Correlational)
Module 4: Research Designs (Quantitative: Group Comparison & Experimental)
Module 5: Research Designs (Qualitative)
Module 6: Mixed Methods Research & Research Applications
Assignments
Assignment Appendix (.doc)
The assignment appendix contains the details for each course assignment. Most assignments are due on Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. (CST), unless otherwise noted in the syllabus. The last week ends of Wednesday. Most assignments are submitted via eCourseware and OneDrive.
Course Assignment Resources and Templates:
- Quantitative Case Studies for Synchronous Class (download as a .doc)
- Research Design Grid and Glossary Template (download as a .xlsx)
- Article Critique Template (download as a .doc)
- PoP Proposal Template (download as a .doc)