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Primary evidence
literature reviews
literature reveiw no. 1
The qualitative research course in the curriculum provided the opportunity to develop a complete study proposal, and this literature review is from that assignment. An IRB will be submitted in June 2022 to pursue the proposed study on the "The Lived Experience of Hospitality Workers Furloughed During the COVID-19 Shutdown".
The study will align with my focus areas as it will be the first of several to identify the learning needs of hospitality workers—the goals are to understand the turnover intention and identify if training and development are contributors. Based on the findings, other studies will be conducted to determine the best modality, content, and frequency of offerings to enhance these employees' learning and career progression.
literature review no. 2
My candidate statement identified intelligent learning as an area of interest. The second literature review considers the use of connectivism learning theory in the design of employee onboarding programs.
Onboarding is also a form of professional development (Gupta et al., 2018). Thus, designing an effective learning experience requires finding an approach to build on existing skills and socialize the newcomer into the organization. Doing so requires considering the post-COVID-19 intrinsic needs of the workforce, such as being acknowledged, growth opportunities, and empowerment (Wiles, 2022). The design should also incorporate the current learning landscape, which focuses on using technology and self-directed and collaborative learning. In an environment where the socialization of the newcomer is the immediate goal and longevity with the firm is the long-term objective, the connectivism learning theory should be considered.
research papers
RESEARCH paper No. 1 being submitted
During one of first research methods courses, three of my cohort members found a topic of interest when working on a group project. As a group we agreed to move forward with the study and secured a faculty advisor, Dr. Kimberly LaPrairie and then submitted an IRB. Once approved the process began. Currently we are coding all the interviews conducted for the project and the goal is to submit a transcript this summer to journal for publication. The purpose of this research was not necessarily that it aligned with a particular research interest but more so that it provided experience in completing qualitative research and a good experience in completing a project within the ISDT field.
The research idea was submitted as part of the AECT conference and was selected for a poster presentation. A presentation was also accepted at the LSU Curriculum Camp 2022 and was well received.
Hebert, W., Ramirez, A., Wilson, J., Lopez, D., & LaPrairie, K. (2021, November 4-5). Graduate student assembly research showcase: Experiences of
higher education instructional designers as remote workers during COVID-19. Association for Educational Communications &
Technology International Convention. Chicago, IL.
Hebert, W., Ramirez, A., Wilson, J., LaPrairie, K. N., & Lopez, D. (2023). Experiences of higher education instructional designers as remote workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Edtechbooks.org, 12(4), 103–113. https://jaid.edtechbooks.org/jaid_12_4/_experiences_of_higher_education_instructional_designers_as_remote_workers_during_the_covid19_pandemic
AECT CONFERENCE POSTER PRESENTATION
RESEARCH PAPER NO. 2 SUBMITTED
During the first semester in the program, there was an assignment to reflect on how we would define the field of Instructional Design and even consider a new term. I was encouraged by the feedback on my original submission to elaborate and write an opinion piece. The manuscript was published in a special issue of Tech Trends in Summer 2023.
Ramirez, A., LaPrairie, K. N., & Hebert, W. (2023). Knowledge Systems Design (KSD): Rebranding the Field of Instructional Technology in the Education and Professional Development Community. TechTrends, 67(5), 803-812.
Publication
Scholarly presentations
Presenting on any topic is a great learning experience and a way to gain confidence in the competency of a subject matter. In the classroom, the content is familiar and perhaps has been repeated on numerous occasions; it almost becomes second nature. Presentations at a conference are more intimidating as speaking to peers about an area where some might be experts may highlight vulnerabilities in the organization, logic, or assumptions. From the beginning of this doctoral journey, I have been involved in numerous presentations, which have given me the confidence, experience, and exposure to how others share their knowledge, all of which will improve my presentation and research skill set.
The following are three scholarly presentations given at various conferences over the past two years. Two presentations align with an area of interest in OER, and one supports the group research project highlighted in the section above.
Association for Educational Communications & Technology International Convention. Chicago, Il November 2 - November 6 2021
Ramirez, A., and Hebert, W. (2021, November 4). Using Open Educational Resources: The Sharing Economy of Learning. Association for Educational
Communications & Technology International Convention. Chicago, IL.
LSU CURRICULUM CAMP 2022
Components of the research in progress described above was submitted and accepted at the LSU Curriculum Camp 2022 and was well received. The slide deck used for that presentation is provided. Presentation of the research in progress at this conference was an invaluable learning experience and great feedback to consider in regards to coding and software available to use in this process.
Hebert, W., Ramirez, A., Wilson, J., Lopez, D., & LaPrairie, K. (2022, March 11). HEI Instructional Designers and COVID-19: A Phenomenological
Study. LSU Curriculum Camp 2022. Virtual.
2022 TxDLA Conference, April 7-8 Virtually
Sharing the Love: Open Educational Resources for All
Presenter(s): Arlene Ramirez, Waneta Hebert
Do you already love using Open Educational Resources? Having a hard time convincing others to see the benefits? Discover research-based strategies for encouraging others to incorporate OER to create engaging material for instruction or training. OER can save time, money, and effort for both instructors and learners.
Track & Audiences: Accessibility/Universal Design & Open Education Resources, Corporate, Government & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Higher Education, Instructional Designer, K-12, Librarian, Teacher / Instructor, Trainer
Ramirez, A., and Hebert, W. (2022, April 8). Sharing the Love: Open Educational Resources for All . 2022 TXDLA Conference. Virtual.
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