Information Systems

-you will find in the attachment files, all the references that I found and another file that will show you the guideline how to write a proposal

-this is a brief explanation of my research idea: I plan to write three papers that related to each other and I want to explain that in one proposal

-Proposal Outline

Introduction: Use the following paragraph as your first paragraph. In subsequent paragraphs define the terms used in the first paragraph (mine are just suggestions, you should use the ones that are common). Use examples to embellish the definitions. Briefly review the literature that makes the case for the research question, and restate the question with some addition depth. I believe the best format for the dissertation would be to write 3 papers (essays). You would briefly state what these essays would be. (See suggested paper outlines below.)

Blended learning, which is a hybrid of online and face-to-face learning, may be the most effective way to provide instruction. Online learning is low-touch and face-to-face learning limits the options for part-time students or students who cannot live on or near campus. Thus, blended learning aims to reduce the drawbacks of online and face-to-face approaches. While the literature is replete with articles about blended learning, it does not address whether this format is more effective than purely online, purely face-to-face, or a combination of the two polar opposites – and if the combination is better, whether there is a best blend.

#1 – Model Specification: Write an organized literature review that summarizes definitions, empirical studies (especially including meta-analyses), use cases, and key factors that can distinguish the overall effectiveness of learning approaches. Use this information to develop a model that would identify key variables (factors) that are the most likely to be considered when designing blended learning. This would likely be a contingency model, that is, it would specify a set of conditions, and for each condition it would specify which level of each factor would be needed. You should probably also consider stakeholders here: the institution, the instructors, and the students. You would write a draft of this paper for the proposal.

The remainder of the proposal would include abstracts of the other two papers, a statement about possible outcomes of the overall research and a timeline for completion. As for the other two papers, here are some thoughts:

#2 – Refine the Model: Interview stakeholders (administrators, faculty members, students) to get their input on the model and use their input to refine the model. You would need to find participants from a few different institutions.

#3 – Case Study: Find an institution that is different from the ones you selected participants from and is willing to allow you to design a blended learning solution for at least some of its programs. This would, in effect, be an action research study.

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