This course prepares doctoral students to critically examine contemporary issues in online and distance education, current research, and emerging trends in technology-enabled education. It involves the investigation of historical use of technology in education, the impact of emerging technologies on teaching and learning, and strategies for making informed decisions concerning the use of technology in the curriculum. Topics such as instructional systems design, application of teaching and learning theories in technology-enabled environments, emerging technologies, equity and access, and mobile learning are explored and evaluated for consideration as research project topics.
The primary deliverable of this course is the identification of the proposed research topic, potential research questions to be explored, and a preliminary literature review with annotated bibliography
