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    3.13.2011

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    Goal: Determine which teachers on my campus are currently using Web 2.0 tools. Investigate how those tools are being used to increase student engagement. Determine what professional instruction is necessary to increase the number of teachers implementing Web 2.0 tools.

    Action Steps
    Persons Responsible
    Timeline: Start/End
    Resources
    Evaluation
    Discuss topic with Site Mentor

    Myself
    Glen Harrison

    February 2011 – March 2011

    - Personal Communication

    Topic discussed and agreed on
    Determine which teachers to include in the research

    Myself
    Glen Harrison
    March 2011
    - Personal Communication
    - Master schedule
    Decided to use core, CTE, & other elective teachers
    Use surveys to collect current data from teachers about using Web 2.0 tools

    Myself
    Teachers
    April 2011 – May 2011
    - Online survey tools
    - Printed questionnaires

    Survey results
    Interview/Observe teachers that are currently using Web 2.0 tools
    Myself
    Specific Teachers
    May 2011 – June 2011
    - Note taking
    - Observation time
    Collect data on best practices that are currently being used

    Use surveys to collect information from teachers/students about current student engagement & collaboration

    Myself
    Teachers
    Random students
    May 2011 – June 2011
    - Online survey tools
    - Printed questionnaires

    Survey results

    Outside research
    Myself

    June 2011 – July 2011
    - Internet
    - Journals
    - Research time
    Collect information & examples from sources outside of our district to aid in implementation

    Create staff development opportunity (maybe online or after school training) to help teachers understand how to use Web 2.0 tools
    Myself
    Teachers who have experience using Web 2.0 tools
    Glen Harrison
    Renee Koontz
    August 2011 – September 2011
    - Internet
    - Online tools
    - Lab for afterschool training
    - Research/Best Practices
    Use teacher evaluations of staff development to determine effectiveness/value
    Field observation of teacher implementation
    Myself
    Teachers
    August 2011 – December 2011
    (Ongoing)
    - Observation time
    - Surveys & Questionnaires
    - Interviews

    Determine if teachers effectively used Web 2.0 tools
    Collect data from teachers/students about current student engagement & collaboration

    Myself
    Teachers
    Random students
    January 2012
    - Surveys & Questionnaires
    - Interviews

    Compare this data to results from prior to implementation and see if student engagement and collaboration has increased?

    Compile and analyze all final data
    Myself
    Teachers
    Glen Harrison

    February 2012
    - Research time
    - All collected data
    Create a report with data and findings to be shared with campus and district
    Format based on Tool 7.1 from Examining What We Do to Improve Our Schools
    (Harris, Edmonson, and Combs, 2010)

    8 comments:

    1. Andy Smith Action Research said...:
      March 13, 2011 at 4:24 PM

      What exactly is Web. 2.0?

      I think the idea of surveys and Survey Monkey is something I will be using for my Action Research Topic.

      Andy Smith

    1. Steffany said...:
      March 13, 2011 at 8:30 PM

      Survey Monkey is a fantastic idea to collect data. We are required to do several a year for grants and technology programs. We are a one-to-one school and each student 4th grade through 12th have a laptop so this would be a great way to collect data from students or focus groups. Thanks for reminding me that I can apply the tools I am required to use to my own research project!

    1. Amy Clark said...:
      March 13, 2011 at 8:47 PM

      I had the same question - what is Web 2.0? (I am beginning to realize I don't know that much about technology!). I am going to utilize Survey Monkey as well, and excited about trying something outside my comfort zone!

    1. WWatkins said...:
      March 14, 2011 at 9:19 AM

      Web 2.0 is something that I would like to see used more with my students. I wonder if our lack of understanding will slow down the implementation of using these tools? In working with your students or teachers which Web 2.0 tools do they like working with and how could you expand their use?

    1. sara said...:
      March 15, 2011 at 5:44 PM

      Web 2.0 tools are things such as blogs, wikis, google sites, RSS feeds, and many others. My primary focus will be on blogs and wikis (or google sites).
      William, I hope to be able to work with teachers to help ease implementation. But, at this point, I'm still collecting data to see who currently uses any of these tools and to what extent they are used. I'll definitely keep you updated!

    1. Angela Corder said...:
      March 18, 2011 at 12:59 PM

      Sara, your plan appears very detailed and well thought out. I like the way you implemented surveys before and after your plan to evaluate your project goals. Good Luck!

    1. Lilly's Action Research Blogs said...:
      March 19, 2011 at 9:35 PM

      Sara your plan looks great and I must say I love the layout/format. I love the idea of survey this is so important in gathering data. You idea of survey monkey is great and I will be using that as well.

    1. Dr. Sheryl Abshire said...:
      March 23, 2011 at 10:32 AM

      Sara, you made some very smart choices with your plan, and topic. I read in the above post that you're running into roadblocks. This happens, and you will work through it. It is clear you put a lot of forethought into the plan, and it will pay off with impactful results.

      Dr. Abshire

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