Action Research Plan

Action Research Plan - DRAFT
Goal: I would like to know how the student achievement levels are affected in a 4th grade classroom that implements and encourages the use of technology devices (iPods, iPads, laptops) and resources (Web 2.0 tools) to help supplement the current curriculum.  Does the implementation of these devices improve learning and understanding on a specific topic, such as Organisms and Environment, as compared to a classroom that does not.
Action Steps(s):
Person(s) Responsible:
Timeline: Start/End
Needed Resources
Evaluation
Discuss Action Research Plan with supervisors.

Determine exact time line.


Myself, Coord. of Elementary Technology Instruction (McDonald), and Principals (Fatheree & Webb)
1/27 - 2/4
·         Intern Plan
·         Action Research Plan
·         Test Data
Research plan agreed upon by all parties
Gather student data on tests in subject matter from previous years to determine weak areas.
Myself
1/27 - 2/4
·         Student Data reports (eduphoria!-Aware)

Discuss with participating teachers the plan of action and the commitment.
Teachers (Johnson, Robinson, Denton, Koyle)
2/7 - 2/11
·         Action Research Plan
·         Samples of activities/ideas
Teacher acceptance
Teacher pre-questionnaire to determine what technology resources they regularly use in the classroom, and their comfort level with new devices.
Myself
Participating Teachers at Action School (Fisher)
2/14 - 2/18
·         Questionnaire (eduphoria! - FormSpace)
Successful completion of surveys
Student Pre-Questionnaire to determine familiarity with the technology devices used in research plan.
Myself
Participating Teachers
Students

2/14 - 2/18
·         Questionnaire (eduphoria! FormSpace)
Questionnaires completed by students
Pre-Test for students understanding of the upcoming course content.
Myself
Participating Teachers (both campuses)
Students
2/22
·         Test
Completed Tests
Gather and Evaluate Student Pre-Test Data
Myself
2/23
·         Student Test Data
Effective Data that can be used to evaluate student understanding.
Implement Tools and resources into classes.
Myself
Teachers (Fisher only)
2/22 - 5/20
·         iPods
·         laptops
·         computer lab
·         web resources
Is the process working and fitting into the course curriculum?  Are the students engaged?
Post Tests of student understanding of course content
Myself
Teachers
Students
3/7 - 3/11
&
5/16 - 5/20
·         CBA tests 5 & 6
Completed Tests
Student Post-Questionnaire to determine change in technology skills and to determine feelings about the use of these tools.
Myself
Teachers
Students
5/23 - 5/27
·         Questionnaire (eduphoria! - FormSpace)
Completed Questionnaires
Teacher Post-Questionnaire to determine teacher's thoughts on the integration plan.
Myself
Teachers
5/23 - 5/27
·         Questionnaire (eduphoria! - FormSpace)
Completed Questionnaires
Evaluate Test Data
Myself
5/30 - 6/10
·         Test Data
Were the results effective in evaluating the goal?
Process Questionnaires
Myself
5/10 - 6/10
·         Questionnaire Results
Did the teachers feel the implementation was effective?  What were their thoughts on the process?
Share results with policy makers and curriculum personnel
Myself
Curriculum Personnel (Lawson, and subject area leaders)
6/10 - 8/15
·         Research Results
·         Action Plan
Did the project implement any change in the curriculum?
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