An overview of my doctoral research on video
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 15th, 2011
A summary of my doctoral research “Examination of a work-based virtual learning environment.”
Tag Archive 'thesis'
Conference paper: Thesis abstract update
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 18th, 2010
I presented some of my findings on lessons learned today – at last I’m beginning to contribute some thinking. The presentation came from a draft conference paper I have prepared entitled Lessons Learned from Corporate VLE Design Experience. Abstract: Four purpose-built virtual learning environments were designed and developed by learning practitioners of an Australian consulting [...]
Change of blog focus
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 18th, 2010
With the launch of Connect Thinking E-Learning Academy on July 26, I will be separating my online journaling focus. I will focus this blog exclusively on my doctoral research development and outcomes. The Academy will contain a blog where I will post trends in organisational learning. Click here to access the Academy blog. My next [...]
Practice transformed from design experience
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 6th, 2010
The poster I presented at the recent FASS conference was titled “Practice transformed from design experience“. It superficially outlined the research opportunity and the approach I will take to examine the data; using a new model I have created called the Technology Perception Design Acceptance model (TPDA). This model attempts to represent the influence of [...]
It is a doctorate not a Nobel Prize
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 6th, 2010
I’ve spent the last 2 days emerged in the annual Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences student conference at UTS. Amongst other key learning was the statement said to me “we are writing a doctorate, not a Nobel Prize”. This statement came in a flurry of pragmatism around getting my domains of inquiry circumscribed so [...]
Thesis update
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 28th, 2010
Just a quick post to say I have completed my data collection, including 43 interviews, and am currently conducting a thematic analysis. I hope to have an article produced by end April 2010 and my first thesis draft completed by December 2010. Working research title is Examination of virtual learning spaces within a corporate context: [...]
EdD abstract
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 1st, 2008
As part of the process of having my research proposal accepted by UTS, I recently presented my proposal to 3 assessors. I now have 4 weeks to write my proposal paper for formal assessment. I acknowledge every concept and insight I gain during my doctoral candidature contributes to my expertise as an e-learning consultant. Exploration [...]
Thesis focus as at Dec 07
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 9th, 2007
It’s the end of year 1 EdD, and I have concluded my coursework. My research at this point in time is summarised as follows: Title: An examination of changes to work, learning and professional practice associated with implementing a virtual learning system. Research focus: Summarised in the graphic below this post Overarching question: “What changes [...]
