David H. Jonassen Excellence in Research Award

David H. Jonassen Excellence in Research Award

Nomination Guidelines

SELF-NOMINATIONS ARE ALLOWED.

Purpose:
This AECT award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a long-term record of excellence in research in instructional design and technology. The award was established to remember the significant scholarly contributions made to the ECT field by Dr. David H. Jonassen.

Eligibility:

  • Significant scholarly activity.
  • Need not be a member of AECT.
  • Cannot be a member of the AECT Board of Directors or the AECT Awards Committee.

Review Criteria:
Quality of research activity and trajectory and the impact of the research on the field.
Supporting comments and evidence from additional references and contributors to the nomination.

(See evaluation rubric below)

Selection:
Nominations are coordinated, reviewed and recipients selected by the AECT Awards Committee which forwards names of award recipients to the AECT Executive Committee.  An award review sub-committee led by a member of the AECT Awards Committee and comprised of award committee members and non-members including a previous award recipient forwards recommendations to the Chair. No more than 3 awards are given annually.

Nomination Procedures:
Before entering and submitting, review form and then have all information prepared in advance. Include any additional materials as directed. The nomination's supporting comments should address the purpose of the award. If a procedural or technical issue arises contact AECT headquarters or the award contact listed below for alternative submission options. Comments from up to a preferred three references is requested. Required contact information for the references includes name and email address along with additional requested information. Once submitted, an email will be sent to each reference requesting comments via a link in the message.

Nature of Award: Plaque

Nomination Form: Submit nomination

Nature of Award: The recipient receives a cash award of $100 and a plaque.

Presentation: General Session at the AECT Annual Convention

Funding and Support: AECT 

Nominations due by: April 18, 2025

Award Management on behalf of AECT: Awards Committee and Executive Committee

Contact : AECT, aect@aect.org

Rubric for Evaluating Nominations

Criterion

Score 4

(Highest fit)

Score 3

Score 2

Score 1

(Lowest fit)

Long-term contribution to the field

Over two decades of research in the field.

Between 10 and 20 years of research in the field.

Between 5 and 10 years of research in the field.

Less than 5 years of research in the field

Research excellence (Research design, methodological rigor, and ethical stance)

Groundbreaking research based on innovative and solid research design and methodology, and ethical stance. 

Solid research, with some innovations in research design, and methodology, and ethical stance.

Promising research but limited in research design, methodology, and/or ethical stance.

Low-quality research with major flaws or limitations in research design, methodology, and/or ethical stance.

Impact of the research

Significant contribution to advancing theory or practice in educational communications and technology.

Meaningful contribution, but lacks broader or groundbreaking impact.

Provides minor contributions and limited relevance to the broader field.

Adds little new insights or value to the field.