PhD in E-Research and Technology Enhanced Learning

Lancaster University

PhD

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Description

  • Type

    PhD

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

This PhD doctoral progamme is designed specifically for professionals, for people who wish to study to an advanced level and carry out a piece of research of the highest possible standard in an aspect of their professional practice.
The term 'technology enhanced learning' encompasses all uses of information and communications technologies in learning and teaching. It is also sometimes referred to as 'e-learning', 'online learning' and 'advanced learning technology'.

Our programme aligns with a particular aspect of technology enhanced learning, which is 'networked learning' in which there is promotion of connections between learners, one-to-one, or one-to-many; connections between learners and teachers; and connections between members of groups and communities and the social networking that takes place on the Internet. This view of technology enhanced learning as 'networked learning' puts an emphasis on the 'human' aspects of technology in learning, and highlights the need to consider the educational and training values that underpin the use of technology. It questions a simple view of technological determinism and understands technology and learning as each shaping the other.

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About this course

a two year structured set of modules which will introduce you to major research and practice themes in technology enhanced learning. Your learning will be paced according to the modules and you will have the opportunity of submitting course work and receiving detailed comment on it from tutors and other course participants;
being a member of an online learning community from where you will receive the support of participant and tutor members.

This programme is suitable for senior managers, policy makers and experienced professionals in all areas of education, consultants and self-employed persons, and those in public and private sector organisations wishing to develop their understanding of the research and practice of technology enhanced learning. Learning technology professionals, educational developers and those with a strong interest in developing distance or blended learning in their courses are likely to be interested. The programme is aimed at those who are looking for a course of relevance to their current responsibilities and who wish to gain a doctorate. The focus of the programme is on technology enhanced learning in educational settings and sectors.

a good honours degree from a British university or CNAA, and usually a taught Master's degree;
qualifications of a comparable standard from a university or recognised degree awarding body in another country.

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Subjects

  • Technology
  • Learning Teaching
  • Technology Studies
  • Technology for E-Business
  • Technology and Organisations
  • Organisations
  • Develop
  • Responsibilities
  • Technology Enhanced
  • Educational

Course programme

Structure and modules

The course lasts four years, and is divided into two parts. Part One consists of five compulsory modules aimed at offering you guided study in important and topical areas of technology enhanced learning and e-research. There will be two four day compulsory residential meetings in Part One. In Part Two you will carry out an original piece of research under the supervision of a member of staff.

Participants will need to spend about 12-15 hours studying per week. This includes reading and responding to online discussions, two or three times a week (or as often as you are able to) throughout the programme. This will, of course, vary from participant to participant and from time to time. The flexibility of the VLE medium and form of learning should allow each participant to manage this in ways which suit their professional and personal life, as well as allowing them to participate fully in the online activities associated with the Doctoral programme.

Part One (Years 1 and 2)

(Part 1 modules do not always run in this order)

  • Module One: Research Methods in Education and Social Science Settings: Philosophy, methodology, techniques and tools. 40 credits.
  • Module Two: The Development of Professional Practice. 30 credits
  • Module Three: Researching Technology Enhanced/Networked Learning, Teaching and Assessment. 40 credits.
  • Module Four: Groups and Communities: Researching the Design of Technology Enhanced Learning. 40 credits.
  • Module Five: Interculturality and Globalisation in TEL. 30 credits.

Part Two (Years 3 and 4): Preparing for the Thesis
  • Module Six: Researching and Reflecting on Technology Enhanced Learning in Educational Settings. This module includes the writing of a research proposal, for the individual research carried out in Part Two and written up in the thesis.

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