The Role of Conceptual and Theoretical Scholarship in Understanding Research in Digital Learning

Authors

  • Richard West
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/red.444211

Abstract

Special Issue Introduction

The goal of research is to understand our world and the people in it. This understanding comes through a variety of methods and strategies that each uncover a different layer of knowledge that can contribute to this overall understanding. As researchers, we are much like a young child seeking to understand their surroundings by first touching a new toy, then lifting it, then shaking it, then even tasting it! Each of these strategies tells the child a little more about the object.

Similarly, as we seek to understand and influence our world, we need the knowledge gained from a wide variety of scholarly methods.

The articles that make up this special issue are intended to bring that mission and goal closer together.

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References

Boote, D. N., & Beile, P. (2005). Scholars before researchers: On the centrality of the dissertation literature review in research preparation. Educational researcher, 34(6), 3-15.

West, R. E., Ertmer, P., & McKenney, S. (2020). The crucial role of theoretical scholarship for learning design and technology. Educational Technology, Research and Development, 68(2), 593-600.

Published
30-09-2020
How to Cite
West, R. (2020). The Role of Conceptual and Theoretical Scholarship in Understanding Research in Digital Learning. Distance Education Journal, 20(64). https://doi.org/10.6018/red.444211
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Section
Theories of learning and instructional theory for digital education