ail 691: Doctoral Seminar in Instructional Technology
Course Description:
This doctoral seminar/workshop presents opportunities to study or work independently on topics or projects of collective concern in a doctoral program of study, specifically those topics which can contribute to the success of those students enrolled in the concentration of instructional technology. Topics will vary and will include policies in the doctoral program of study, ethics in teaching, research and service, and potential research topics that address today’s educational technology issues and trends.
Course Reflection:
AIL 691 was created to allow students to pursue an "Alternative Doctoral Residency." Basically, it allows doctoral students to spread their residency over three semesters instead of two. The seminar consists of three one-hour courses spread over three semesters. While I did take AIL 691, I ended up meeting the requirements of the traditional residency. My purpose in taking AIL 691 was two-fold. First, I was worried that I would not meet the traditional residency requirements. Secondly, I felt that the information offered in the seminar would be valuable.
The Fall 2011 course introduced me to the Instructional Technology program. This information was particularly important because it helped answer pretty much any question that I had about the adventure that I was about to embark. I learned a great deal about the expectations of the program, the expectations of the graduate school, and the intricacies of a doctoral program at The University of Alabama. Beyond the practical information presented, I really appreciated the opportunity to fellowship with the faculty members and other students. It helped me build relationships with the students who were beginning the program at the same time as myself.
For the Spring and Summer 2012 terms, I worked with Dr. Vivian Wright and Anne-Marie Perano on a poster presentation entitled "Transforming Social Science Instruction with a Single iPad." We presented the poster at the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA) Annual Meeting in Lexington, KY. This was a valuable experience because it exposed me to the world of research in instructional technology. Furthermore, it helped me move beyond my fears of applying to present at conferences. It gave me the confidence that I needed to be successful as an academic.
Overall, I thought that AIL 691 was a valuable experience and I recommend to anyone in the program to take it regardless if they are going to do the alternative residency or not. The information and experiences are really helpful in establishing yourself in the program.
This doctoral seminar/workshop presents opportunities to study or work independently on topics or projects of collective concern in a doctoral program of study, specifically those topics which can contribute to the success of those students enrolled in the concentration of instructional technology. Topics will vary and will include policies in the doctoral program of study, ethics in teaching, research and service, and potential research topics that address today’s educational technology issues and trends.
Course Reflection:
AIL 691 was created to allow students to pursue an "Alternative Doctoral Residency." Basically, it allows doctoral students to spread their residency over three semesters instead of two. The seminar consists of three one-hour courses spread over three semesters. While I did take AIL 691, I ended up meeting the requirements of the traditional residency. My purpose in taking AIL 691 was two-fold. First, I was worried that I would not meet the traditional residency requirements. Secondly, I felt that the information offered in the seminar would be valuable.
The Fall 2011 course introduced me to the Instructional Technology program. This information was particularly important because it helped answer pretty much any question that I had about the adventure that I was about to embark. I learned a great deal about the expectations of the program, the expectations of the graduate school, and the intricacies of a doctoral program at The University of Alabama. Beyond the practical information presented, I really appreciated the opportunity to fellowship with the faculty members and other students. It helped me build relationships with the students who were beginning the program at the same time as myself.
For the Spring and Summer 2012 terms, I worked with Dr. Vivian Wright and Anne-Marie Perano on a poster presentation entitled "Transforming Social Science Instruction with a Single iPad." We presented the poster at the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA) Annual Meeting in Lexington, KY. This was a valuable experience because it exposed me to the world of research in instructional technology. Furthermore, it helped me move beyond my fears of applying to present at conferences. It gave me the confidence that I needed to be successful as an academic.
Overall, I thought that AIL 691 was a valuable experience and I recommend to anyone in the program to take it regardless if they are going to do the alternative residency or not. The information and experiences are really helpful in establishing yourself in the program.
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