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LEARN-610: Introduction to Methods in Learning Sciences 1

Summary

This is part 1 of a two part course that provides students with knowledge and skills in collecting, processing and analyzing educational data, including different lenses to view the nature of inquiry in the field, research designs, and an overview of quantitative and qualitative methods.

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Instructors (2)

Roland John Tormey

I am a sociologist and learning scientist researching and teaching on engineering education. I'm particularly focused on the roles of emotion and self-regulation in engineering teaching and learning. My profile is accessible here.

Patrick Jermann

After studies in Geneva (TECFA) and Pittsburgh (LRDC) I joined EPFL in 2003 to coordinate eLearning projects and conduct research in the field of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL). Starting 2013 I am responsible for MOOCs production at the Center for Digital Education (CEDE).Former Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies and former Member of the Editorial Board for the International Journal of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (iJCSCL). Specialties: Interaction analysis, research methods, statistical methods, prototyping, software development, pedagogical design.

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/introduction-to-methods-in-learning-sciences-1-LEARN-610

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/LEARN-610

Summary

Lectures

Instructors (2)

Roland John Tormey

Patrick Jermann

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/introduction-to-methods-in-learning-sciences-1-LEARN-610

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/LEARN-610

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