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Educational Technology Curriculum
Description: This doctoral-level course equips students with advanced knowledge, skills, and methodologies essential for conducting rigorous research in networked learning. Delving into pivotal concepts such as network theory, social network analysis, sentiment analysis, and information diffusion, students cultivate a profound comprehension of how networks influence learning processes, knowledge dissemination, and social interactions across diverse contexts. Through a blend of theoretical discourse, practical exercises, and hands-on assignments, students attain expertise in analyzing network structures, pinpointing influential nodes, and assessing the effects of networked interventions on learning outcomes. Moreover, the course emphasizes fostering critical thinking, ethical considerations, and interdisciplinary perspectives in networked learning research, enabling students to confront intricate challenges and contribute to the field's advancement. Ultimately, students are empowered to embark on innovative research endeavors, explore emerging trends, and catalyze positive transformations within networked learning environments. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status
Educational Technology Curriculum
Term : Spring 2026
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
ETC 787 - Advances In Networked Learning Research: Theory, Analytics, And Implementation
Description: This doctoral-level course equips students with advanced knowledge, skills, and methodologies essential for conducting rigorous research in networked learning. Delving into pivotal concepts such as network theory, social network analysis, sentiment analysis, and information diffusion, students cultivate a profound comprehension of how networks influence learning processes, knowledge dissemination, and social interactions across diverse contexts. Through a blend of theoretical discourse, practical exercises, and hands-on assignments, students attain expertise in analyzing network structures, pinpointing influential nodes, and assessing the effects of networked interventions on learning outcomes. Moreover, the course emphasizes fostering critical thinking, ethical considerations, and interdisciplinary perspectives in networked learning research, enabling students to confront intricate challenges and contribute to the field's advancement. Ultimately, students are empowered to embark on innovative research endeavors, explore emerging trends, and catalyze positive transformations within networked learning environments. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: Graduate Status