Program Evaluation of an Online Ed.D. In Learning Design and Technologies: Recent Graduates' Perspectives

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Title: Program Evaluation of an Online Ed.D. In Learning Design and Technologies: Recent Graduates' Perspectives
Language: English
Authors: Ari, Fatih (ORCID 0000-0001-9512-1312), Vasconcelos, Lucas, Tang, Hengtao, Grant, Michael M., Arslan-Ari, Ismahan, Moore, Alison L.
Source: TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning. Jul 2022 66(4):699-709.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Online Courses, Doctoral Students, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, College Graduates, Student Attitudes, Student Satisfaction
Geographic Terms: South Carolina
DOI: 10.1007/s11528-022-00744-7
ISSN: 8756-3894
Abstract: The purpose of this paper was to explore the experiences of doctoral students in an Ed.D. program in Learning Design and Technologies at the University of South Carolina. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from 35 students after their degree completion. Overall, the students were satisfied with the quality and the value of the doctoral education provided in our program. They believed that the doctoral coursework, the integration of the dissertation components into courses, the cohort model, and the faculty support throughout the program were amongst the most important factors for their success. The students also identified time management, workload, analyzing data and writing up the findings as the biggest challenges they experienced throughout different stages of their doctoral education. Based on our findings, we provide several implications for practice.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2022
Accession Number: EJ1342444
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The purpose of this paper was to explore the experiences of doctoral students in an Ed.D. program in Learning Design and Technologies at the University of South Carolina. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from 35 students after their degree completion. Overall, the students were satisfied with the quality and the value of the doctoral education provided in our program. They believed that the doctoral coursework, the integration of the dissertation components into courses, the cohort model, and the faculty support throughout the program were amongst the most important factors for their success. The students also identified time management, workload, analyzing data and writing up the findings as the biggest challenges they experienced throughout different stages of their doctoral education. Based on our findings, we provide several implications for practice.
ISSN:8756-3894
DOI:10.1007/s11528-022-00744-7