The elements of a proposal

If you're writing or about to write a research proposal, the following is another useful set of guidelines:

http://www.des.emory.edu/mfp/proposal.html

Top 100 tools for e-learning

Interesting list if you're into technology!

http://c4lpt.co.uk/recommended/top100.html

10 Most Viewed Articles for August 2008

I received this today via email from the EdITLib Digital Library. Ideas for further research perhaps?

1. Classroom Management Issues in ICT-Mediated Learning Environments: Back to the Basics
http://www.editlib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Reader.ViewAbstract&paper_id=5867

2. Creating a Conducive Learning Environment for the Effective Integration of ICT: Classroom...
http://www.editlib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Reader.ViewAbstract&paper_id=14519

3. Managing Teachers' Barriers to ICT Integration in Singapore Schools
http://www.editlib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Reader.ViewAbstract&paper_id=5339

4. Technology, Transfer and Teaching: The Impact of a Single Technology Course on Preservice...
http://www.editlib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Reader.ViewAbstract&paper_id=26064

5. Teachers' Perceptions of the Effectiveness of a Blended Learning Approach for ICT Teacher Training
http://www.editlib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Reader.ViewAbstract&paper_id=24384

6. Audio Use in E-Learning: What, Why, When, and How?
http://www.editlib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Reader.ViewAbstract&paper_id=24297

7. The Practitioner's Model: Designing a Professional Development Program for Online Teaching
http://www.editlib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Reader.ViewAbstract&paper_id=24411

8. Understanding the Factors Limiting the Acceptability of Online Courses and Degrees
http://www.editlib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Reader.ViewAbstract&paper_id=24314

9. University Student Online Plagiarism
http://www.editlib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Reader.ViewAbstract&paper_id=24455

10. Pedagogical Characteristics of Online and Face-to-Face Classes
http://www.editlib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Reader.ViewAbstract&paper_id=24201

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The EdITLib Digital Library is a valuable online resource of peer-reviewed and published international journal articles and proceedings papers on the latest research, developments, and applications related to all aspects of Educational Technology and E-Learning.

Research Overview

I believe two of the best references that beginners will find useful are:

http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/contents.php, and

the Companion Website for Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications for students who purchased the book but the web links, tools and relevant resources made available at the site can prove useful. Try it and see.

http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_airasian_edresearch_8/38/9865/2525549.cw/-/t/index.html

Getting started in research

For a very quick overview on things to consider when starting your research, go to:

http://www.aect.org/intranet/publications/research/index.html

Doctoral Research in Educational Technology

For those of you who are interested in looking at past research in the field of educational technology, a directory of dissertations completed between 1977 and 2006 can be found at:

http://www.cortland.edu/education/dissdir/dissdir4.htm

Survey Research: A Quick Overview

Surveys are fun and provide useful information.

However, you will first need to determine whether surveys will be the best methodology for your research. Next, understand how best to design and conduct surveys if you want good response rates of 70 percent and above.

Perhaps, to get a good introduction to survey methodology and design is the following:
http://www.sysurvey.com/tips/introduction_to_survey.htm

A list of steps in survey design is available at:
http://www.tardis.ed.ac.uk/~kate/qmcweb/q1.htm

Another good reference is at:
http://www.statpac.com/surveys/

Finally, a very good reference can be found at:
http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/survey.php