Where are you with the dissertation process?
Currently, I have completed a rudimentary draft of Chapters 1, 2, and 3 and will be looking at expanding upon these in my current course this quarter (Summer 2011).
How did you come up with your topic?
My specific topic has emerged from my interest in school community (connectedness) and technology. I am also interested in tools that help perpetuate educators conversations regarding student learning and outcomes (whether in a particular context or in a broader sense).
What is your favorite thing about writing a literature review? Least favorite?
I really enjoy looking at a topic from a comprehensive perspective. It allows the researcher to see how the topic was approached by others and provides an opportunity to see connections that can be made with the current research endeavor. My least favorite part is creating the APA reference list. Even with assistive software, it is a tedious task to complete.
What do you find most challenging about the academic writing process?
I find the most pressing issue is one of time. Given I have four children and a very supportive wife, I need to take time to nurture those relationships and be an active parent. The writing process (or at least how I need to write) takes a great deal of time. When you consider drafts and revisions to a project, it can take vast chunks of your personal time (outside of your work) in order to complete the task. This is an ongoing challenge for me.
If you could describe the process of disseration and/or academic writing in one word, what would it be?
Fulfillment
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Field Experts and Publishing Practices
Technology:
Zhao, Yong - Presidential Chair and Associate Dean for Global Education, College of Education at the University of Oregon
Marzano, Robert - Cofounder and CEO of Marzano Research Laboratory in Englewood, Colorado and he received a bachelor’s degree from Iona College in New York, a master’s degree from Seattle University, and a doctorate from the University of Washington.
Bonk, Curtis - Professor of Education, Indiana University School of Education
Richardson, Wil - He is an independent presenter and owner of Connective Learning, LLC. He promotes the implementation of Read/Write technologies in K-12 classrooms and is an advocate for school reform which encourages the integration of technology in learning. He was also named to the National Advisory Board for the George Lucas Education Foundation. His experience includes co-ownership of Powerful Learning Practice, a company that delivers job-embedded, year-long professional development to schools worldwide around the pedagogies of Web 2.0 tools.
Social Capital:
Bordieu, Pieere - He was a French sociologist, anthropologist, and philosopher. Starting from the role of economic capital for social positioning, he pioneered investigative frameworks and terminologies such as cultural, social, and symbolic capital.
Coleman, James - A renowned American sociological theorist and former president of the American Sociological Association. Coleman studied the sociology of education, public policy, and was one of the earliest users of the term "social capital". His Foundations of Social Theory stands as one of the most important sociological contributions of the late-20th century.
Putnam, Robert - Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government. He is also visiting professor and director of the Manchester Graduate Summer Programme in Social Change, University of Manchester (UK).
Connectedness/Community:
Elmore, Richard - Gregory R. Anrig Professor of Educational Leadership at Harvard Graduate School of Education and Co-Director, Doctor of Education Leadership Program
Resnick, Lauren - Director, Institute for Learning, Distinguished University Professor, University of Pittsburgh, Professor, Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychology, Adjunct Faculty, University of Pittsburgh School of Education, Senior Scientist, Learning Research and Development Center
Blum, Robert - William H. Gates, Sr. Professor and Chair of the Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Furman, Gail - Professor of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology, Washington State University
Noddings, Nel - Professor of Philosophy and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and the Lee L. Jacks Professor of Child Education Emeritus at Stanford University.
All the above authors/researchers have pursued publications in scholarly and academic journals, authored or co-authored books, and conducted specific research in their area of expertise (whether that be technology, social capital, or community). Most of the above individuals are considered experts (or pioneers) in their field of study.
Zhao, Yong - Presidential Chair and Associate Dean for Global Education, College of Education at the University of Oregon
Marzano, Robert - Cofounder and CEO of Marzano Research Laboratory in Englewood, Colorado and he received a bachelor’s degree from Iona College in New York, a master’s degree from Seattle University, and a doctorate from the University of Washington.
Bonk, Curtis - Professor of Education, Indiana University School of Education
Richardson, Wil - He is an independent presenter and owner of Connective Learning, LLC. He promotes the implementation of Read/Write technologies in K-12 classrooms and is an advocate for school reform which encourages the integration of technology in learning. He was also named to the National Advisory Board for the George Lucas Education Foundation. His experience includes co-ownership of Powerful Learning Practice, a company that delivers job-embedded, year-long professional development to schools worldwide around the pedagogies of Web 2.0 tools.
Social Capital:
Bordieu, Pieere - He was a French sociologist, anthropologist, and philosopher. Starting from the role of economic capital for social positioning, he pioneered investigative frameworks and terminologies such as cultural, social, and symbolic capital.
Coleman, James - A renowned American sociological theorist and former president of the American Sociological Association. Coleman studied the sociology of education, public policy, and was one of the earliest users of the term "social capital". His Foundations of Social Theory stands as one of the most important sociological contributions of the late-20th century.
Putnam, Robert - Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government. He is also visiting professor and director of the Manchester Graduate Summer Programme in Social Change, University of Manchester (UK).
Connectedness/Community:
Elmore, Richard - Gregory R. Anrig Professor of Educational Leadership at Harvard Graduate School of Education and Co-Director, Doctor of Education Leadership Program
Resnick, Lauren - Director, Institute for Learning, Distinguished University Professor, University of Pittsburgh, Professor, Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychology, Adjunct Faculty, University of Pittsburgh School of Education, Senior Scientist, Learning Research and Development Center
Blum, Robert - William H. Gates, Sr. Professor and Chair of the Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Furman, Gail - Professor of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology, Washington State University
Noddings, Nel - Professor of Philosophy and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and the Lee L. Jacks Professor of Child Education Emeritus at Stanford University.
All the above authors/researchers have pursued publications in scholarly and academic journals, authored or co-authored books, and conducted specific research in their area of expertise (whether that be technology, social capital, or community). Most of the above individuals are considered experts (or pioneers) in their field of study.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Plan of Action Completed
I submitted my plan of action yesterday and posted it as an attachment to my discussion board posting for Week 1 on Blackboard. I already got some feedback on it from another cohort member. I anticipate that this will be a constant reference point for me in moving through this course and will serve as an example to implement as I move into the dissertation effort.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Reflections - Orientation to Content
Definitions - Prior to Learning
A writing journal will allow me to focus on key aspects of my writing and how to create academically oriented writing.
Research is the process of developing the skill of acquiring knowledge and content. It also provides a way to apply and synthesize the learning that has taken place.
A writing journal will allow me to focus on key aspects of my writing and how to create academically oriented writing.
Research is the process of developing the skill of acquiring knowledge and content. It also provides a way to apply and synthesize the learning that has taken place.
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