AECT 2011 R&T Sessions

Dear all,

Please click on the links below to see the AECT 2011 R&T Sessions:
1. Research and Theory Division Concurrent Sessions-at-a-Glance
2. Research and Theory Division Featured Sessions

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2011 AECT Research &Theory Division Highlights

Hello everyone,

As we quickly approach to the 2011 AECT Convention, here some of the Research &Theory Division Highlights:

****WEDNESDAY, Nov. 9***

AFTERNOON

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hyatt Regency, Floor Level 3 - City Terrace 5
Featured Research Session: Supporting Knowledge Sharing and Problem Solving with Technology

Everyday Knowledge Sharing and Participation Practices in an Online Diabetes Social Network Site: A Case Study
Susan Land (Penn State University), Priya Sharma (Penn State University)

Strategies and Challenges of Student Use of Simulations in the Classroom: Comparison of Two Dyads
Minchi Kim (Purdue University), Peg Ertmer (Purdue University), WooRi Kim (Purdue University), Jun Fang (Purdue University), Annette Tomory (Purdue University)

2:15pm - 3:15pm

Hyatt Regency, Floor Level 3 - City Terrace 9
Research & Theory Invited Session: Senior Faculty
The Uncertainly of Educational Technology Research: Bane or Benefit?
Thomas C. Reeves (The University of Georgia)

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hyatt Regency, Floor Level 3 - City Terrace 9
Research & Theory Invited Session: Junior Faculty

What are higher education faculty’s experiences and practices on Social Networking Sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Zotero, and Academia.edu?
George Veletsianos (University of Texas at Austin)

Physiological Measures of Attention and Cognition in Instructional Environments
Ginger Watson (Old Dominion University)

EVENING

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Hyatt Regency, Grand Foyer
Stop by the Research & Theory table at the Welcome Reception to meet and greet Executive Board and fellow division members. Interested members will go to dinner following the reception at Cinco de Mayo restaurant (http://www.jacksonvillelanding.com/dining-nightlife/cinco-de-mayo/) in Jacksonville Landing, a dining area walking distance from the convention hotel.

***THURSDAY, Nov. 10****

MORNING

10:30am - 11:30am

Hyatt Regency, Floor Level 2 - Grand 1
Research and Theory Invited Session: Senior Faculty
Explore, Explain, Design
Andrew Gibbons (Brigham Young University)

LUNCH

11:45am - 12:45pm

Hyatt Regency, Floor Level 2 - Grand 3
Research and Theory Divi­sion Annual Awards Luncheon (with Design and Develop­ment Division)

AFTERNOON

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hyatt Regency, Floor Level 2 - Grand 1
Research &Theory Membership Meeting

2:15pm - 3:15pm

Hyatt Regency, Floor Level 2 - Grand 1
Dean and Sybil McClusky Research Award
Effects of K-12 Online Learners’ Interactions on Learning
Jered Borup, Brigham Young University

****FRIDAY, Nov 11****

MORNING

8:00am - 9:00am

Hyatt Regency, Floor Level 3 - River Terrace 2
Research & Theory Invited Panel
Research on Instructional Design and Technology: What are the Important Topics, Problems and Questions?
James Klein (Florida State University); Marcy Driscoll (Florida State University); Michael Hannafin (University of Georgia); Rita C. Richey (Wayne State University)

9:15am - 10:15am

Hyatt Regency, Floor Level 3 - City Terrace 11
Featured Research Session: Online Learning and Instruction
Community of Inquiry Framework and Learner Achievement
Jennifer Maddrell (Old Dominion University), Gary Morrison (Old Dominion University), Ginger Watson (Old Dominion University)

Wikis, Activity Systems, Classroom Community, and Instructional Designs for Online Learning
Lisa Marie Johnson (Higher Education), Rod Sims (Capella University)

For more information check the convention program at: http://convention3.allacademic.com/one/aect/aect11/

See you all in Jacksonville, FL
Ana-Paula Correia
R&T Program Planner

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AECT 2011 Convention Update from Ana-Paula - September 6

Hope to see you all at AECT 2011 conference, in Jacksonville, FL. The following are some important reminders about the upcoming conference:

Reflection papers will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11 and roundtables on Friday, Nov. 12. Take a look at Convention At-A-Glance: http://www.aect.org/Events/Jacksonville/glance.asp?clientid=

If you are presenting with others, please make sure at least one of your presenters is registered as soon as possible or the session will be deleted from the program.

There will not be a 1-day conference registration available.

Please book your room soon to get the discounted rate at the conference hotel ($135/night): http://www.aect.org/Events/ConvHotel/default.asp?clientid=

There is a special airport shuttle rate of $16 each way available. Reservations with at least 48 hours in advance: http://www.aect.org/Events/Jacksonville/AECT_Airport_Shuttle_Reservation_Form.pdf

Log in to the new website http://www.aect.org/newsite/  and please make sure your profile information is up to date.

If you are looking for opportunities to get involved I am still looking for a few facilitators for these sessions (please email acorreia@iastate.edu if you would like to volunteer):

·         Thu, Nov 10 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm

·         Fri, Nov 11 - 8:00am - 9:00am

·         Fri, Nov 11 - 9:15am - 10:15am

·         Fri, Nov 11 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Do not forget to submit your paper to be considered for inclusion in either Volume #1: Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers, or in Volume #2: Proceedings of Selected Instruction Papers. The deadline is October 24, 2011: http://www.aect.org/events/proceedings/default.asp?clientid=

Looking forward to meeting you in Jacksonville, FL,

Ana-Paula Correia

President-Elect, Research & Theory Division of the AECT

Iowa State University

2011 AECT Convention Update

Last week, AECT leadership (board members, division leaders, ect foundation leaders, and AECT staff) gathered in Jacksonville, FL (site of our 2011 AECT International Convention) for our summer leadership conference. After two full days of productive meetings, planning opportunities, and enriching leadership development sessions, we all left refreshed, recharged, and ready to prepare for our upcoming convention in Jacksonville, FL, November 8 - 12, 2011. AECT President-Elect and 2011 Convention Chair Ana Donaldson and our numerous planners have put together an outstanding convention for us all!

Now, some comments about Jacksonville and the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront (our convention hotel)-

As the name suggests, The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront sits along the St. Johns River in the center of Jacksonville's business and entertainment district. Less than a block away from the hotel (along the riverwalk) is Jacksonville Landing, where you will find several places for dining and entertainment. On the other side of the river (a drive across the bridge or a short water taxi ride away - around $3 one-way) you can find some other fine dining opportunities at the Chart-House, Ruth's Chris, and Morton's Steakhouse (to name a few). 

Overall, we were impressed by The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.  The hotel staff, food, fitness center, roof top pool, and meeting rooms were all exceptional.  Of special note was the friendliness of the hotel management and staff. I am sure that they will be just as welcoming when you arrive in November. Parking in garage attached to the Hyatt is $15 per day (with some other hourly and daily lots nearby).
A taxi from the Jacksonville Airport will run between $35 and $40.  Shuttles are also available, but they run about $20 per person.

With an AECT room rate of only $135 per night, almost half of our allotted rooms are already booked. So, get your reservations in soon and take advantage of our special rate. Yes, there are other hotels in the area (mostly across the river), but your stay will not be nearly as convenient as it will be if you stay at the Hyatt.

Below, you will find some helpful links -
2011 AECT International Convention Information - http://www.aect.org/events/jacksonville/
Convention Hotel Information and Registration - http://www.aect.org/Events/ConvHotel/
Visit Jacksonville - http://www.visitjacksonville.com/
Jacksonville Landing - http://www.jacksonvillelanding.com/

We will update you further in the coming months.

Marc Childress
Research and Theory Division Representative to the AECT Board
AECT President-Elect Designate

Call for the 2011 Early Career Symposium Participants

Click on the link HERE to see the document.

Deadline Extended: July 1st - R&T Outstanding Journal Article Award

R&T Outstanding Journal Article Award

R&T Outstanding Journal Article Award
Sponsored by: AECT's Research & Theory Division

Articles nominated must have been published no earlier than 2009 in a regularly
published journal relevant to our field, and should be relevant to the broad field of
instructional design. Additionally, articles nominated should bring insights to either
empirical research or theory development in instructional design. Anyone may submit
a nomination. Winners of AECT’s Research and Theory Outstanding Journal Article
Award will be invited to deliver a 20-minute presentation during the Research and
Theory Division Membership meeting about their award-winning entry during AECT's
Fall International Convention at Jacksonville, Florida on November 8-12, 2011. The
winner will be recognized at the D&D and R&T Award Luncheon.

To Nominate an article please prepare the following:

Nomination letter with a short rationale statement of the nomination
A complete bibliographic citation for the article
PDF version of the journal article in the format that was published

We welcome self-nominations.

Please send nominations electronically to Lisa Yamagata-Lynch by email LisaYL@niu.edu

*Note: PDF copies of published manuscripts will be accepted as long as they retain
the original published format. (Do not send a PDF file of a submitted manuscript, page
proofs, etc.). Manuscripts that do not conform to these guidelines will not be considered.

July 1st, 2011.

For additional information please contact Lisa Yamagata-Lynch email LisaYL@niu.edu.

Meeting Note - R & T Board Meeting - 04/21/2011

Meeting Note

Meeting Note - R & T Board Meeting - 03/17/2011

Meeting Note

Info about Awards & Request for Proposal for Organizing and Facilitating the 2012 AECT Research Symposium

Dear R & T Division Members,

Please check the following information about Awards & Request for Proposal for Organizing and Facilitating the 2012 AECT Research Symposium.

1. 4th Biennial AECT Symposium Request for Proposal for Organizing and Facilitating the 2012 AECT Research Symposium
http://www.aect.org/events/Symposia/2012%20Research%20Symposium_final_2.pdf


2. 2011 Dean and Sybil McClusky Research Award
http://aect-rtd.blogspot.com/2011/01/2011-dean-and-sybil-mcclusky-research.html


3. R&T Outstanding Journal Article Award
http://aect-rtd.blogspot.com/2011/05/r-outstanding-journal-article-award.html

R&T Outstanding Journal Article Award

R&T Outstanding Journal Article Award
Sponsored by: AECT's Research & Theory Division

Articles nominated must have been published no earlier than 2009 in a regularly
published journal relevant to our field, and should be relevant to the broad field of
instructional design. Additionally, articles nominated should bring insights to either
empirical research or theory development in instructional design. Anyone may submit
a nomination. Winners of AECT’s Research and Theory Outstanding Journal Article
Award will be invited to deliver a 20-minute presentation during the Research and
Theory Division Membership meeting about their award-winning entry during AECT's
Fall International Convention at Jacksonville, Florida on November 8-12, 2011. The
winner will be recognized at the D&D and R&T Award Luncheon.

To Nominate an article please prepare the following:

Nomination letter with a short rationale statement of the nomination
A complete bibliographic citation for the article
PDF version of the journal article in the format that was published

We welcome self-nominations.

Please send nominations electronically to Lisa Yamagata-Lynch by email LisaYL@niu.edu

*Note: PDF copies of published manuscripts will be accepted as long as they retain
the original published format. (Do not send a PDF file of a submitted manuscript, page
proofs, etc.). Manuscripts that do not conform to these guidelines will not be considered.

June 1st, 2011.

For additional information please contact Lisa Yamagata-Lynch email LisaYL@niu.edu.

Super EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION - Deadline: April 9th

Dear R & T Division Members,

Register before April 9th and you can save $150.00 from the onsite registration!!!!
https://aectorg.yourwebhosting.com/events/registration/conventionregistration.htm

Look forward to seeing you all in Jacksonville. :)

E-Ling Hsiao
R & T Division Communications Officer
e-ling.hsiao@indstate.edu

4th Biennial AECT Symposium Request for Proposal for Organizing and Facilitating the 2012 AECT Research Symposium

AECT is requesting proposals from individuals or collaborative groups who are interested in organizing and facilitating the 4th biennial AECT Symposium in 2012.Please click the following link for more details
http://www.aect.org/events/Symposia/2012%20Research%20Symposium_final_2.pdf

E-Ling Hsiao

Welcome Our New Division officers!!

Dear R & T Division Members,

AECT Elections for the Research & Theory Division have concluded. Please extend your congratulations and best wishes to our new R & T Division officers.

President Elect Designate - Michael Grant

Communications Officer - Lina Metlevskiene

Secretary - Tracey A. Stuckey-Mickell

Division Representative to the AECT Board - David Richard Moore

Member-at-Large - Jane Eberle

Graduate Student Member-at-Large - Lisa Hasler Waters; Enilda Romero


In addition, please welcome our new AECT President-Elect Designate, Dr. Marcus Childress !!!!

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E-Ling Hsiao
R & T Division Communications Officer
e-ling.hsiao@indstate.edu

R & T Division Officer Election - Expires Tonight (Midnight Eastern Time)

Dear R & T Division Members,

Please cast your vote for our Officer Election!!
http://www.aect.org/election/electionlogin.asp?race=11&div=Research+%26+Theory

Thank you,

E-Ling Hsiao
R & T Division Communications Officer
e-ling.hsiao@indstate.edu

Super Early Bird Registration

Dear R & T Division Members,

Just a reminder that the Super Early Bird Registration rate is now available until April 9th. Register before April 9th and you can save $150.00 from the onsite registration !!!!
https://aectorg.yourwebhosting.com/events/registration/conventionregistration.htm

Look forward to seeing you all in Jacksonville. :)

E-Ling Hsiao
R & T Division Communications Officer
e-ling.hsiao@indstate.edu

Proposal Deadline is Approaching!

Research and Theory Division Members,

The deadline for the 2011 AECT Proposal submissions is approaching! We would like to encourage the submission of proposals that deal with topics such as the relationship between research and theory, innovative research methods, ethical considerations in research, challenges associated with conducting research with data from web-based sources, and the position of Educational Technology as a field in the context of related fields.

The Division encourages following categories of work:
. Category 1: Completed Study
Report findings from a study that is complete.
. Category 2: Work in Progress
Report the progress of a study currently underway
(e.g., as a Reflection Paper Session).
. Category 3: Research Methodology
Report innovative research methodologies in Educational Technology.

For more information on the submission process please check:
http://www.aect.org/events/call/

Proposals are due by Tuesday, February 15, 2011 midnight.

If you have any questions, please contact R&T Division planner Ana-Paula Correia at acorreia@iastate.edu.

Sincerely,

Jozenia (Zeni) Colorado, Ph.D.

AECT Research and Theory Division: Call for proposals

We would like to encourage the submission of proposals that deal with topics such as the relationship between research and theory, innovative research methods, ethical considerations in research, challenges associated with conducting research with data from web-based sources, and the position of Educational Technology as a field in the context of related fields.

The Division encourages following categories of work:
• Category 1: Completed Study
Report findings from a study that is complete.
• Category 2: Work in Progress
Report the progress of a study currently underway (e.g., as a Reflection Paper Session).
• Category 3: Research Methodology
Report innovative research methodologies in Educational Technology.

For more information on the submission process and deadlines please check:

https://aectorg.yourwebhosting.com/events/default.asp
- President-Elect Ana-Paula Correia

2011 Dean and Sybil McClusky Research Award

The ECT Foundation's Dean and Sybil McClusky Research Award is presented to honor the most outstanding doctoral research proposal in educational technology, as selected by a jury of researchers from the Research and Theory Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT).

The awardee receives a cash award of $500 with a plaque of achievement presented during the awards ceremony at the 2011 annual convention to be held November 8-12, 2011, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida.

Background

F. Dean McClusky was a professor of education at the University of California, Los Angeles. A prolific writer and researcher in the educational communications and technology field, he established his reputation with publications such as Audio-Visual Teaching Techniques, the A-V Bibliography (1950) which contained more than three thousand references to literature dealing with the use of audio-visual materials and techniques in education, and The Audio-Visual Reader (1954), a collection of readings in the visual education field co-edited with James S. Kinder, who was the coordinator of AV Services at San Diego State College. McClusky's wife, Sybil Kemp McClusky, working as his editorial assistant, offered constructive criticism and proofread manuscripts.

In 1976 the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) posthumously awarded McClusky its Distinguished Service Award, recognizing his outstanding leadership in advancing the theory and practice of educational communications and technology over a substantial period of time. The Dean and Sybil McClusky Research Award for an outstanding doctoral research proposal was established with funds donated to the ECT Foundation by Dean and Sybil McClusky, an expression of their commitment to the future leaders of the field.

Criteria:

Submitted proposals may follow acceptable formats of individual schools but must include at least:

The definition of the problem including a statement of significance.
A review of pertinent literature.
Research hypothesis to be examined.
Research design and procedures including statistical techniques.
Applicants are encouraged to review pages 157-161 of Isaac, Stephen and Michaels, William B., Handbook in Research and Evaluation, Robert R. Knapp, San Diego, CA 1971.

Applicants must be presently enrolled in a doctoral program in educational technology and have obtained committee acceptance of their proposal.

Intention Statement:

The winner will be expected to sign a statement of the effect that he/she will complete the proposed doctoral study in accordance with the sponsoring university's graduate school policies (including any time limitations) or be required to return the award received.

Submission Procedure:

Prepare a cover letter that briefly discuss the background of your research project and include both yours and you advisor's contact information. Your proposal must be within 2000 words. The title page and the references are not included in this word count. Make sure that you address the criteria for this award in your proposal.

Please send your cover letter and proposals to AECT Research and Theory Division Past President Lisa Yamagata-Lynch: lisayl@niu.edu.

Deadline:

Deadline for nominations is June 1, 2011.

Contact:

For more information please contact Lisa Yamagata-Lynch at lisayl@niu.edu.

2011 AECT Conventions Call for Proposals

Please consider submitting a proposal to the Association for Educational Communications and Technology fall (November 9-12) convention in Jacksonville, Florida. The February 15 deadline is quickly approaching.

The Research & Theory Division encourages submission of proposals that deal with topics such as the relationship between research and theory, innovative research methods, ethical considerations in research, challenges associated with conducting research with data from web-based sources, and the position of Educational Technology as a field in the context of related fields.

The Division encourages following categories of work:
• Category 1: Completed Study
Report findings from a study that is complete.
• Category 2: Work in Progress
Report the progress of a study currently underway (e.g., as a Reflection Paper Session).
• Category 3: Research Methodology
Report innovative research methodologies in Educational Technology.

For more information on the submission process please check:

http://aect.org/events/call/

Please do not hesitate in contacting me at acorreia@iastate.edu, if you have any questions about the submission process.

Wishes of a wonderful year of 2011,

Ana

Ana-Paula Correia

President-Elect, Research & Theory Division of the AECT

Iowa State University