https://anchor.fm/benjamin-l-stewart/episodes/Thesis-Seminar-Recap-for-Weeks-1--2-eq2ojt

Essential Question

How can I determine a researchable topic for Thesis Seminar considering a problem that I can relate to as either a student and/or teacher, considering the current literature, and considering possible participants who would be willing and able to participate in my study this spring semester, 2021?

Educational Context

Thesis Seminar

Point #1: Educational Technologies

• Notion.so
• Microsoft 365 Teams

Point #2: Narrowing down a researchable topic (week 1)

• Consider ‣ when considering what you'll be comparing and contrasting in your study.
• Develop a Thesis statement and skeleton outline and Problem Statement
• What's the purpose of my study?

Point #3: Drafting your literature review (week 2)

• [ ] Narrow down your thesis statement: TOPIC + CLAIM + list of REASONS (answering "why") or WAYS (answering "how").
• [ ] Align two-four reasons or ways with your two-four main sections (level II headings) of your literature review.
• [ ] Move/edit/create/modify your text within your main sections of your literature review working towards the deadline of March 5, 2021.

Point #3: Strategies

• 15-20 hours per week
• Thesis Seminar Roster Page (private)