RESEARCH PROPOSAL
ITLS 6510
KADA CARLISLE
TRAVIS THURSTON
RYAN CHRISTENSEN
ERIN WADSWORTH-ANDERSON
NON-TRADITIONAL
33%
56%
Non-Traditional Students
2019
Non-Traditional Students
2012
> 25
Non-Traditional Students Matter
TOOLS
Life Experience
Mature Views
Mentor Peers
CANVAS CUSTOM TOOLS
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION
Data collected via Canvas
Students in TEAL courses
2 undergrad & 3 grad courses
DATA COLLECTION
Pretest
Posttest
Open Answer
Multiple Choice
Student Feedback Voluntary
Students Not Compensated
STUDY DESIGN
One-Group Pretest-Postest Design
VARIABLES
Dependent = Posttest
Independent = USU Custom Tools
PROCEDURE
INSIGHTS
SURVEYS
Implement custom tools to engage non-traditional students
Non-graded Canvas assignment
Template and layout ideas for better learning
Course design considerations for non-traditional learners
INTERVENTION
Qualitative analysis
(impressions, experience)
DATA ANALYSIS
Qualitative = Posttest open ended
Quantitative = Page Views & Posttest m/c
EXPECTED RESULTS
ENGAGEMENT
THREATS TO VALIDITY
Apprehensive about technology
Already familiar with Custom Tools
Tools not used properly by instructors
Students don't fully participate in class
CONCLUSION
Finding ways to increase productivity
More efficiently reaching students
Foster student love for learning
Get back to important life activities
ITLS 6510 Research Project
By Travis Thurston
ITLS 6510 Research Project
Research Proposal for ITLS 6510 by Erin, Kada, RC & Travis
