Block 1: Instructional systems research methods

In this block, you learn how to carry out research on the instructional systems by reading the textbook “Getting Started in Instructional Technology Research”.

* This block was originally designed to consist of five sessions in the first year. This year, the block reduced its number of sessions to two, due to the increase in the number of instructors in Block 2, there is no reduction in content in this block. Accordingly, be aware that the amount of course work in this block remains the same as was for the five sessions last year.

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Textbook:
*Textbooks will be used in Block 1, acquire them as soon as possible.
Ross, S. M., &Morrison, G. R. (200x). Getting started in instructional technology research (4th Ed.). AECT.

Reference books:
*Other reference books will be introduced in each session.

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After completing all the tasks and essays from the block, you can move on to Block 2.

Exchange reports on your research interests/7-step research model/Write a proposal for presentation at an academic conference

Make an effective presentation/Submit your research paper to an academic journal

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Assignment:
The minimum requirement for obtaining credit points is a score of 60% or higher for each of all the assignments below.

[Assignment 1] Comprehension of instructional systems research methods (10 points)
Completing tasks for Block 1 and writing a paper (essay: to be submitted in Session 2)

[Assignment 2] Comprehension of study case (60 points: 5 points x 12 sessions)
Completing tasks for Block 2 (posting on Discussion Board and mutual commenting)

[Assignment 3] Formulation of a research plan (30 points)
Details will be given in Session 15.