PhD in Educational Studies: Educational Research, Policy and Practice
Learning Technologies track
The PhD program in Learning Technologies is an intensive and interdisciplinary research and leadership program focused on the intersections between learning and technology in formal and informal educational environments. You will be immersed in both the theoretical and practical studies of learning with technology. Your experience can include pedagogical, social, cultural, economic, psychological, historical and political inquiry and critique.
This is a specialization of the Educational Research, Policy and Practice, PhD program. For more information please visit the PhD program page.
Research Interests
Faculty and students in the PhD program integrate theoretical and practical studies of technologies and media through pedagogical, psychological, social, cultural, economic, historical and political research. Areas of focus studied by faculty and students include:
Computer-supported collaborative learning
Design-based research
Digital learning design and development
Policy and learning
Entrepreneurship in educational technology
Games and simulations
Learning analytics and modeling
Learning technologies, digital divides and diverse populations
Motivation and engagement in online learning
Online, blended and mobile learning and teaching
Social and cultural interactions in online learning
Technology and educator preparation
Technology professional development for K-12
Wearables and virtual reality
Youth, technology and non-school environments
Career Paths
Funding Options
Key to teaching, research and learning in the college, associateships provide students with professional experience and financial support.
These financial awards are made by Ohio State to students based on academic merit through a university-wide competition.
The college annually awards scholarships to its students to support their academic goals.
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites
Master's degree, academic writing sample
Minimum Program hours
60 post-master’s degree
Deadline to apply
December 1
Program start
Autumn Semester
Additional Application Requirements
Academic Writing Sample
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