Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto
On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto, assistant director of the Ecampus Research Unit at Oregon State University and is involved with the design and implementation of research studies on online/distance education. She manages and oversees statistical analyses for the research unit. Dello Stritto also directs the Faculty Fellows Program and a professional development program for faculty. She has a background in psychology with a specialization in quantitative methodologies, survey design, and statistical analysis.
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Show Notes
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Segment 1: What Does a Research Unit Do? [00:00-11:32]
In this first segment, Mary Ellen shares about the work of the Ecampus Research Unit.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
- Straumsheim, C. (2014, October 29). Online Ed skepticism an self-sufficiency: Survey of faculty views on Technology. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com/news/survey/online-ed-skepticism-and-self-sufficiency-survey-faculty-views-technology
Segment 2: Strategies for Starting a New Research Position [11:33-21:43]
In segment two, Mary Ellen offers strategies for getting started in a new research position.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
- RIA # 69: Dr. Tasha Wyatt on Unexpectedly Transitioning to a New Research Area
- Online Learning Consortium (OLC)
- WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET)
- University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA)
- EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI)
Segment 3: Something New for the RIA podcast [21:44-31:07]
In segment three, Mary Ellen shares about a new series of episodes for the RIA podcast.
In this segment, the following resources are mentioned:
- R (statistical program)
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- RIA # 24: Dr. Neil Salkind on Statistics Anxiety
- RIA’s episode guide
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