The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Master of Arts in Instructional Technology INTC 5170 - Research Spring 2013

Thursdays 6:00 9:00 PM Hybrid F-226 for Face to Face/ Google Hangout for Online Course Overview The academic purpose of the course is to develop your knowledge of the systematic process of research, and the practical purpose is the development of a plan appropriate for your MAIT capstone proposal. The emphasis is on developing a capstone project proposal including problem statement, a needs analysis including descriptive statistics, literature review, instructional objectives and an implementation plan. To this end, you will be required to engage in ongoing graduate level writing and literature research. This course is vital to your program of study, and is the gateway to the final project for your degree. As such it is extremely important you do well in this course failure to meet the goals will result in delaying your final project semester.

Course Instructor Douglas M. Harvey, D.Ed. Mailbox: School of Education Office - H201 Office: J-221 Office Hours: By appointment Phone: 609-652-4770 Google Voice Phone: 609-365-1701 E-mail: harveyd@stockton.edu

Course Texts and Support Materials Readings and print materials as assigned. Course Structure and Expectations Overview This is a full term course, and sessions will include a combination of lectures, discussions, and activities. In addition, expect significant time outside of class to involve writing and research, as well as meetings with the instructor. Participation Each of you brings a unique and valuable perspective to the course. In order to get the most out of this course, it requires the contribution of every student. You are expected to attend every class meeting, and to come prepared to discuss the topics covered in the class. If you are unable to attend, contact me as soon as possible so we can arrange for you to make up any missed work. For class cancellation due to emergency (such as severe weather), listen to your local news stations for school number 913 or 2913. Academic Integrity -You are expected to maintain College policies on Academic Honesty. All work that you turn in should be yours. Where the work of others is used, proper credit should be given. Failure to do so is grounds for automatic failure of this course and whatever other disciplinary action the College feels necessary and appropriate. Special Services Special services are available for students with disabilities. The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey encourages qualified persons with disabilities in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the instructor in advance of your participation or visitation. Grading The weekly schedule and course assignments are listed separately. Grading will be based upon your assignment scores and weekly participation in the course. Final letter grades will follow the convention: A+
97-100

A
93-96

A90-92

B+
87-89

B
83-86

B80-82

C+
77-79

C
73-76

C70-72

F
0-69

Course Schedule Date Topics 1/24 Overview Review parts of proposal How to plan your writing How to write for clarity Review of analysis techniques and establishing the problem 1/31Chapter 1 Meeting Due Class Format Face to Face

2/7Critique problem statements Library Research Tutorial How to write a literature review 2/14Chapter 1-2 Meeting Analysis chapter Online complete Literature review chapter - Draft 2/21Chapter 2 Present literature Literature review - Face to Face review Draft 2/28Chapter 2 Meeting Literature review Online complete 3/7Chapter 3 First half of design Face to Face Reviewing objective writing and chapter - Draft design planning 3/14No Class 3/21Chapter 3 Meeting Second half of design Online chapter - Draft 3/28Chapter 3 Design chapter Face to Face Present design complete 4/7Chapter 4 Meeting Development outline Online 4/11Chapter 4 Development sample Face to Face Present samples 4/18Chapter 4 Development plan Online complete 4/25Wrap up Review Final Project Development sample Face to Face complete 5/2Last Date to Turn In Work Final paper Submit via email to harveyd@stockton.edu with the subject line: INTC 5170 Final Draft Your Last Name

First half of analysis - Online Draft Second half of Face to Face analysis - Draft

Online Meeting Schedule and Information We will be utilizing the Google Hangouts tool for online conferencing. In order to do this I will need you to sign up for Google+ if you have not already done so, and provide me with the email address you have attached to that account. I will then create a Google+ Circle with all of the members of the class. My email for Google+ is harveyd@stockton.edu. You will be paired up for the online meetings to allow everyone to learn from one another as well as have their work looked at by peers as well as the professor. The following is the schedule for online meeting times please write your name next to the correct time. 6:00 6:45 6:45 7:30 7:30 8:15 8:15 9:00

Course Assignments Essentially this course is designed to help you write your final project proposal do not confuse this with actually having written you final project paper. You will be revising the chapters you have written when you take the Capstone course next semester, but this proposal is a necessary and useful start on that final project. 1 25 pts. Analysis Section (Chapter 1) 1. Introduction clearly identifies the instructional purpose or problem 2. Analysis identifies why the project is needed and includes a clear and cohesively written: a. Needs/goal analysis b. Learner and context(environmental) analysis 3. Problem Statement clearly provided and supported as a rational outcome of the analysis 1. Identifies relevant literature pertaining to your proposed final project topic 2. Uses a wide variety of resources with an emphasis on primary sources 3. References listed in APA format in body and bibliography 1. Goals and Objectives are: a. Properly written and communicated b. Sequenced properly 2. Instructional Strategies are: a. Clearly stated and well written b. Properly aligned to Goals and Objectives 3. Assessment methods are: a. Clearly stated and well written 4 25 pts. Development Plan b. Aligned with goals and objectives 1. Clearly specify how you plan to develop your product 2. Describe product including storyboards, flow charts, etc. 3. Provide a feasible timeline for completion of the final project 4. Complete a sample of the product a small portion that shows what you intend to create.

25 pts. Literature Section (Chapter 2)

25 pts. Design Section (Chapter 3)

Topic Criteria
The nal project topic should include these components: A clearly dened instructional problem(idea) one that requires designing or redesigning an educational/training experience. The appropriate use of some instructional technology (computer, WWW, video, etc.) as a major component of the solution to the problem. A strong rationale for why the problem(idea) is important and how technology can be utilized. Practicability of the topic is it reasonable to expect that the student can complete the project in the given time constraints? Clear that the student will produce instructional material as part of the project if project is not developed for direct use in instruction.

Final Project Proposal Guidelines

The Final Project Proposal is a written document that identies the instructional purpose or topic of the nal project: the reason the topic should be considered important, and how the project will be carried out. In essence, the proposal is a draft of the rst three sections of the nal project paper. As a general guide, the document should be approximately 12 pages in length, double-spaced and in 12-point font. The document should follow the outline below: 1) Title Page a) Title of Project b) Author c) Advisor d) Date Submitted 2) Chapter 1 - Introduction (approximately 5 pages) a) Introduction -clearly identify the instructional purpose or problem b) Analysis - identify why the project is needed i. Needs/goal analysis ii. Learner and context(environmental) analysis 3) Chapter 2 - Brief Review of the Literature (minimum of 4 pages) a) Identify relevant literature pertaining to your proposed nal project topic b) Review a wide variety of resources with an emphasis on primary sources 4) Chapter 3 Methods and Procedure Plan (minimum of 4 pages) a) Goals and Objectives - identify proposed solution, instructional goals and objectives b) Clearly specify how you plan for developing your product b) Describe product including storyboards, ow charts, etc. c) Provide a feasible timeline for completion of the nal project 5) References 6) Appendices

Final Project Guidelines

The Final Project consists of an academic paper, a deliverable product and an oral presentation. Academic paper The paper should follow the American Psychological Association (APA) style, as dened in the current edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. As a general guide, the paper should be approximately 30 pages in length, double-spaced and in 12-point font. The paper should follow the outline below: 1) Title Page (see sample) a) Title of Project b) Author c) Advisor d) Date Submitted 2) Approval Form (see sample) 3) Acknowledgements (optional, one page maximum) a) Section to express appreciation to faculty, colleagues, family, etc. 4) Abstract (350 words maximum in a separate page) a) Summary of the purpose and content of the nal project 5) Table of Contents a) Entries for abstract, chapters, main headings and subheadings b) List of tables, gures, diagrams, etc. c) Appendices and references 6) Chapter 1 Introduction (approximately 6 pages) a) Introduction - identify the instructional purpose or problem b) Needs Analysis- identify why project is needed, needs/goal analysis c) Goals and Objectives - identify proposed solution, instructional goals, objectives and expected results d) (Revise, expand and/or clarify information presented in proposal) 7) Chapter 2 - Literature Review (approximately 7 pages) a) Clarify relevant literature organized by subject headings b) Provides context for nal project topic c) Review a wide variety of resources with an emphasis on primary sources 8) Chapter 3 Methods and Procedure (approximately 5-6 pages) a) Identify what you actually did to achieve your objectives b) Describe software used and problems encountered c) Describe actual product created to solve problem 9) Chapter 4 Implementation and Evaluation (approximately 4-5 pages) a) Presentation of results from pilot testing of your product b) Describe evaluation tools and techniques c) Discuss how evaluation results were implemented and changes to initial product 10) Chapter 5 - Conclusions and Discussions (approximately 4-5 pages) a) Summary of project development b) Conclusions c) Reections on lessons learned and implications for the future 11) References 12) Appendices

Product The product must be functional, of professional-quality and demonstrate the student's ability to apply skills and knowledge in the area of instructional technology.

Format Guidelines
The guidelines below must be used for formatting your paper. For formatting other than listed, follow the current edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Final Copies Submit unbounded two copies of the nal paper and a CD with the paper and product les Paper & Printing 8 1/2" x 11" and white paper. A laser quality printer should be used for the nal copy.

Margins One inch margin for each side (left, right, top and bottom) Everything including number and footnotes must be placed in this margin area.

Title page The title page must contain: The title of your project Your name The statement: Submitted in Partial Fulllment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Instructional Technology Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Month and Year project is submitted Check these formats from the APA book: Table of contents page numbers fonts & spacing headings tables & gures, references etc.

Project Title Here

by Firstname Middlename Lastname

Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

Master of Arts in Instructional Technology

Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

December, 2008 Copyright Firtsname Middlename Lastname, 2008. All rights reserved.

To the Office of Graduate Studies: The final project of Yournamehere is approved:

________________________________ Douglas M. Harvey, D.Ed. Advisor and Program Director Master of Arts in Instructional Technology

______________________________________ Lewis A. Leitner, Ph.D. Dean, School of Graduate and Continuing Studies