Tuesday, 12 January 2010
2010 AECT Call for Proposals
The Call for Proposals for the 2010 AECT Convention is now available! You can access it by going to the following link: http://www.aect.org/events/call/default.asp?
Thursday, 3 December 2009
AECT Research and Theory Division Nomination Solicitation for President Elect Candidates
Dear Member of the Research and Theory Division of the AECT,
The Research and Theory Division of the AECT is still seekingnominations for individuals to serve as candidates for the office ofPresident Elect in 2010-2011. The President Elect becomes part of theR&T board, and serves subsequent terms as the President andPast-President. As such, the R&T President Elect will have thepotential to make a substantial impact on planning and strategicdirection for the division over the next several years. We are seekingindividuals who would like to make a meaningful contribution to thefurther development of the Research and Theory division.
In addition we are seeking nominations for a board member at large anda student board member at large. If you would like to nominate yourself or a colleague to any of theseposts, please contact me (moored3@ohio.edu) as soon as possible.
David Richard Moore
R&T Past President
moored3@ohio.edu
The Research and Theory Division of the AECT is still seekingnominations for individuals to serve as candidates for the office ofPresident Elect in 2010-2011. The President Elect becomes part of theR&T board, and serves subsequent terms as the President andPast-President. As such, the R&T President Elect will have thepotential to make a substantial impact on planning and strategicdirection for the division over the next several years. We are seekingindividuals who would like to make a meaningful contribution to thefurther development of the Research and Theory division.
In addition we are seeking nominations for a board member at large anda student board member at large. If you would like to nominate yourself or a colleague to any of theseposts, please contact me (moored3@ohio.edu) as soon as possible.
David Richard Moore
R&T Past President
moored3@ohio.edu
Monday, 9 November 2009
2009 RTD Award Winners
(with Jared Danielson): Ioan Gelu Ioanas, Winner of the ECT Foundation’s 2009 Dean and Sybil McClusky Research Award for his research proposal entitled, “Self Explanation & Causal Reasoning"
(with Jim Klein): Ian Aronson, New York University – Winner of the Outstanding Featured Research Paper entitled, “Fine-tuning Educational Video: The Effect of Ethnic Concordance and Emotional Content in Educational Multimedia Video Presentations on HIV Prevention Knowledge and Behavior”
(with Jared Danielson): Khitam Azaiza, Winner of the ECT Foundation’s 2009 Dean and Sybil McClusky Research Award for her research proposal entitled, “Women’s Dialog and Distance Education: A University in the Arab World.”
Friday, 6 November 2009
Please join us at http://aectrtd.ning.com/
Building on the momentum of last week's 2009 AECT Convention, we have created a new social network for the AECT Research and Theory Division. We hope this site will help facilitate more communication and collaboration among division members as well as increase participation. Please join us at http://aectrtd.ning.com/. Feel free to post convention photos, participate in discussions, and/or just communicate with each other.
Zeni Colorado, Ph.D.
AECT Research and Theory President-Elect
Zeni Colorado, Ph.D.
AECT Research and Theory President-Elect
Saturday, 31 October 2009
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Special Events - AECT Convention in Louisville, KY
1) AECT Division and Affiliate Welcome Reception
- Wednesday - 10/28/09 -
Following the closing of the First General Session
Join in the fun to meet up with your long-standing colleagues and take an opportunity meet and welcome AECT convention first timers. Each AECT Division and/or Affiliated Organizations will be represented to answer questions regarding division/affiliated organizations planned for the upcoming year. Many dinner groups will form after the reception to carry on the evening.
2) Research & Theory Division and Design & Development Division Awards Luncheon - $30.00 - Thursday - 10/29/09 - 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Along with the Design & Development Division, the Research & Theory Divisions will present our annual awards recognizing outstanding achievements in the instructional design and research fields.
3) Relaxin' on the River - River Steamboat Cruise- $25.00 - Friday - 10/30/09 - Boarding begins at 8:00 PM for the 8:30 - 10:30 PM cruise.
Join the ECT Foundation aboard the oldest operating river steamboat in the U.S.Docked steps away from the Galt House, our Convention Hotel, this evening's cruise
offers you a memorable way to wind down this year's AECT Convention. View the cityscape as night descends; enjoy a variety of desserts while listening or dancing to the
music of AECT members Tom Atkinson, Greg Clinton and friends; explore the historic vessel; listen to the rush of water and the steady rhythm of the paddle wheel; all while
relaxing with your AECT friends and helping raise funds for ECT Foundation funded awards and scholarships. This is an evening event not to be missed!
Seating is limited so add your ticket to your registration for the 2009 AECT International Convention in Louisville.
Only $25 per person (dessert included)
To add the luncheon or cruise event to your registration, simply log into http://www.aect.org - go convention registration and - CLICK to REGISTER
I hope you can join your Research and Theory Division colleagues for these fine events!
Marc Childress
AECT Board of Directors Representative
Research and Theory Division
- Wednesday - 10/28/09 -
Following the closing of the First General Session
Join in the fun to meet up with your long-standing colleagues and take an opportunity meet and welcome AECT convention first timers. Each AECT Division and/or Affiliated Organizations will be represented to answer questions regarding division/affiliated organizations planned for the upcoming year. Many dinner groups will form after the reception to carry on the evening.
2) Research & Theory Division and Design & Development Division Awards Luncheon - $30.00 - Thursday - 10/29/09 - 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Along with the Design & Development Division, the Research & Theory Divisions will present our annual awards recognizing outstanding achievements in the instructional design and research fields.
3) Relaxin' on the River - River Steamboat Cruise- $25.00 - Friday - 10/30/09 - Boarding begins at 8:00 PM for the 8:30 - 10:30 PM cruise.
Join the ECT Foundation aboard the oldest operating river steamboat in the U.S.Docked steps away from the Galt House, our Convention Hotel, this evening's cruise
offers you a memorable way to wind down this year's AECT Convention. View the cityscape as night descends; enjoy a variety of desserts while listening or dancing to the
music of AECT members Tom Atkinson, Greg Clinton and friends; explore the historic vessel; listen to the rush of water and the steady rhythm of the paddle wheel; all while
relaxing with your AECT friends and helping raise funds for ECT Foundation funded awards and scholarships. This is an evening event not to be missed!
Seating is limited so add your ticket to your registration for the 2009 AECT International Convention in Louisville.
Only $25 per person (dessert included)
To add the luncheon or cruise event to your registration, simply log into http://www.aect.org - go convention registration and - CLICK to REGISTER
I hope you can join your Research and Theory Division colleagues for these fine events!
Marc Childress
AECT Board of Directors Representative
Research and Theory Division
Thursday, 16 July 2009
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 2009 annual convention to be held October 27-31, 2009 at Galt House Hotel and Suites (http://www.galthouse.com/), Louisville, Kentucky.
Criteria: Submitted proposals may follow acceptable formats of individual schools but must include at least:
1.The definition of the problem including a statement of significance.
2.A review of pertinent literature.
3.Research hypothesis to be examined.
4.Research design and procedures including statistical techniques.
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.
Deadline:Deadline for nominations is August 28th, 2009.
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 Jared Danielson jadaniel@iastate.edu
Please click Here to download a complete document for more details.
The awardee receives a cash award of $500 with a plaque of achievement presented during the awards ceremony at the 2009 annual convention to be held October 27-31, 2009 at Galt House Hotel and Suites (http://www.galthouse.com/), Louisville, Kentucky.
Criteria: Submitted proposals may follow acceptable formats of individual schools but must include at least:
1.The definition of the problem including a statement of significance.
2.A review of pertinent literature.
3.Research hypothesis to be examined.
4.Research design and procedures including statistical techniques.
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.
Deadline:Deadline for nominations is August 28th, 2009.
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 Jared Danielson jadaniel@iastate.edu
Please click Here to download a complete document for more details.
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