Ph.D. Methodology, Procedures and Behavior By: Marcela PORTA & Ana LOUREIRO

INTRODUCTION This workshop intends to answer to some of the demands from previous summer

schools in which students pointed out the need to understand general procedures of: · Writing a thesis related to TEL; · Timing and constraints to finish their Ph.D.; · How to proceed with “the writing and the requisites” after finishing investigating; · What students need to do in order to conclude their Ph.D.? · What is the correct way to react, if things run differently from what was planned?

OUTCOME

At the end of this workshop the student will have a clear idea of different facts about the procedure to conclude a Ph.D. work, also some timing schedule and a preliminary proposition of the index of their own thesis.

Ph.D. Methodology, Procedures and Behavior

Choosing a Ph.D. subject on TEL

Ph.D. Methodology, Procedures and Behavior

What is TEL?

http://www.teleurope.eu/pg/forum/topic/149035/what-is-tel/

Despite of the current development of TEL in the education sector and supported by Klamma et al.: “It is extremely challenging to get an overview of the state-of-the-art in technology enhanced learning in Europe. Rapid technological and pedagogical innovations, constantly changing markets, a vivid number of small and medium enterprises, complex policy processes, ongoing political and societal debates on the pros and cons of technology enhanced leaning, combined with many languages and different cultures, make it almost impossible for people to be informed” (2006, p.242)

Choosing a Ph.D. subject on TEL

Ph.D. Methodology, Procedures and Behavior

According to Tchounikine et al.: “Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is a research arena where different

disciplines such as computer science, education, psychology, philosophy, pedagogy and communication intersect” (2009, p.275)

Recently, Balacheff (2011) affirmed that: “TEL is the place where disciplines collaborate with the possibility of creating original models, concepts, methods and may be stimulating the emergence of new theories”.

What is TEL?

Ph.D., Research Work, Investigation and Thesis

A Ph.D. concerns the preparation of a professional after a Masters degree, in which the student is expected to conclude a research or investigation. By conclude, we mean: a) selecting a subject, 2) including in a state of the art everything that has been said about the same or related subjects, 3) provide a contribution related to that subject. As a final project report, a thesis is redacted and the subject is approved by a jury.

Because of this, the originality of the contribution must be the pillar

of the research work; hence, the objective of the investigation should be clear from the very beginning.

Ph.D. Methodology, Procedures and Behavior

In general an EU Ph.D. requires - The assistance of a tutor (Professor) - A suitable research subject with objectives - Additional skills: • reading academic texts • academic writing • academic lectures • project development and project management Specifically an EU Ph.D. requires FRANCE: 3 years, 3 publications, 240 credits (one summer school = 80) SPAIN: 3 - 4 years, 3 certified journal publications, pensum classes PORTUGAL: 3 - 4 years (pensum classes - 1 year, publications are

encouraged but not mandatory) GERMANY: 4 years graduates and 2 Masters’. Publication is mandatory

but depends on the tutors. …

Ph.D. Methodology, Procedures and Behavior

General directions to write your thesis

Ph.D. steps to graduate (Publications, training, investigation, collaborations,

writing)

Writing

Research

Publication Training Collaboration

Ph.D. Methodology, Procedures and Behavior

Title Abstract Introduction State of the art Investigation - Hypothesis - Objective - Methodology - Target - Results Contributions Conclusions Future Work Bibliography (APA) Annex

Ph.D. Methodology, Procedures and Behavior

Writing a Thesis: Index and explanation of the content

Qualitative Quantitative Delphi …

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- Reviews - Corrections - Jury (co-work in advance) - Organisation - Administration - PARTY

Ph.D. Methodology, Procedures and Behavior

What to do after finishing writing

- Watch your attitude! - Involve yourself in the projects. You will be surprise how much you will learn. - How many publications do I need? - How many references do I need? - Learn English - Improve your presentation skills - Go to workshop 16:00-17:30

Basics of Paper Writing and Publishing in TEL - Part 1 (Derntl, Kravcik, Klamma)

Ph.D. Methodology, Procedures and Behavior

Ethics in a PHD and what happen when things turn

wrong!