20100930 - Parsons, Dephi study...Online Instruction Design...Malaysia

A Delphi study of best practices of online instructional design practices in Malaysia by Parsons, Ann M., Ph.D., Capella University, 2008 , 151 pages; AAT 3320829 My Interest: 1) Delphi research methodology. 2) E-Learning. 3) E-learning instructional design. 4) ADDIE model. 5) Web-based survey. Action: To read the entire Dissertation in the future. Research Goal The purpose of this Delphi research study was to create an organized representation of best practices to guide and support the instructional design of online learning in higher education in Malaysia. Methodology & the Research/Study Delphi research methodology was used to enable the collection and analysis of data from a panel of experts through three rounds of Web-based surveys. This study engaged 12 academic experts who presently implement online learning in five institutions of higher education in Malaysia. There was general consensus reached among these experts regarding the theories, components, facets, and aspects used in the Malaysian higher education environment. This study also determined these experts consider a blended model of online learning more effective at this time in the Malaysian environment. There was no agreement as to when 100% online learning would be acceptable, but an imminent trend toward a creative and constructive environment opened possibilities for increased online learning. The utilization of multiple theories of learning in the instructional design process is important to meet the needs of the students and content, but the application of constructivism is recommended over all other theories. Conclusion The study concluded that cultural diversity impacts the design of e-learning instruction. The rounds of research also revealed that the ADDIE instructional design model was deemed effective, but not necessarily the most effective in this environment. There was agreement on all topics covered in the study, and where a consensus was not reached, the disparity was due to nuances in the ranking of the findings. CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW 17 Introduction to the Problem 17 Theories and Models 17 Global Accessibility of Technology and Learning 27 Current Distance Learning Practices in South East Asia 31 Cultural Influences in Instructional Designs 37 The Delphi Technique 44 Summary 46 CHAPTER 3. METHODOLOGY 47 Introduction 47 Research Purpose 47 Research Questions 47 Research Design 48 Instrumentation 49 Participant Selection 50 Data Collection 52 Data Analysis 54 Methodological Limitations and Considerations 56 Summary 57 CHAPTER 4. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS 58 Assembling the Panel 59 Review of Methodology 61 Round 1 Findings and Analysis 63 Procedure for Round 2 and 3 70 Major Findings 71 Summary 95