Action Research Plan
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School Vision:
Engage and
support every learner so that they can graduate college and career ready.
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Action
Research Question:
Examine in what ways moving from Dell Minis to Chromebooks in
classrooms will impact student achievement and engagement?
· How will quicker start up times and
increased connectivity/reliability impact student engagement?
· How will having Chromebooks impact
achievement in a math and an English classroom?
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Action Steps
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Person Responsible
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Timeline
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Needed Resources
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Evaluation
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Survey Algebra 1 and English 1 students to identify things
they like or dislike about the current system (Dell Minis)
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Self
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April 2013
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Student Survey
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Use survey to guide action research
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Review student assessment data from usage of Dell Mini
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Self
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April 2013
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STAAR results, DCA results
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Analyze assessment data to know areas to target for growth
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Identify current research on using technology in
classrooms and its impact on student engagement and achievement
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Self
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May 2013
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Educational Articles, Research on use of current
technology in the classroom and its impact on student engagement and
achievement
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Reflections over literature posted to blog
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Gather student artifacts and homework/assignment
completion data
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Self, Algebra 1 teacher, English 1 teacher
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April 2013 and June 2013
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Data from teachers of students to compare data from before
and after technology integration
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Data in spreadsheet, compare results of student engagement
and completion of homework/ assignments
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Observe classroom interaction and engagement
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Self
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May 2013
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Visit classrooms of Eng 1 and Alg 1 students, make field
observations about student engagement
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Field notes from classroom observations
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Gather student assessment data from STAAR and DCA
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Self
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June-July 2013
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Gather data from current year testing to compare to
previous years assessment data
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Compare data from assessments before and after technology
integration, compile data in spreadsheet
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Journal thoughts on process as progress is made through
project
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Self
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April 2013-August 2013
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Journal on blog
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Blog my thoughts as I work through the Action Research
Project so that I can go back and work through my thoughts as progress is
made
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End of year student survey to identify areas of improvement,
increased engagement
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Self, Algebra 1 teacher, English 1 teacher, students
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June 2013
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Student survey
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Compare student survey information from start of research
to current survey, compile data in spreadsheet
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Present research to grade level teacher of the subjects
researched and to administrative team on campus
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Self, English 1 teachers, Algebra 1 teachers,
Administrative team, Site Supervisor
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August 2013
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All relevant data from action research project, including:
literature review, data analysis, students surveys and observation notes
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Compare and analyze the effectiveness if Chromebooks in
English 1 and Algebra 1 classrooms.
Present information to Site Supervisor.
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Format based on Tool 7.1
Examining What We Do to
Improve Our Schools
(Harris, Edmondson, and
Combs 2010)
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Action Research Plan
Here is my Action Research Plan.....let me know your thoughts and give me feedback!
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When I began reading your blog I had to ask myself what is a Chromebook. So I looked them up and thought how amazing are these, with as much of Google we've been using I'm interested to see the results of your research and see how students feel about working with them to increase their achievement.
ReplyDeleteI like your plan. I, like Marissa, did not know what a Chromebook was. I do have a couple of questions, are you going to give a percentage for student involvement? and increase in test scores?
ReplyDeleteYes, I plan on taking field observation notes and tracking percentage of assignments turned in. Our administration is also very active in classroom walkthroughs. They monitor student engagement and involvement through student talk and student questions. I will use the data they gather to supplement the data that I am able to gather through observation.
DeleteHi Nikki,
ReplyDeleteYour topic of using Chrome books sounds interesting, and your plan is well put together. I was wondering, are you only using the chrome books for web only? I would think that a disadvantage would be that the chrome books will be limited in that there is not as much software as there would be for the dell which runs a microsoft OS. I will following your research.
Chromebooks are limited to internet only, that is one disadvantage to them. Our math classes are testing the flipped classroom model and all of their work is online. Students watch videos that cover the 'lecture' part of class at home and then in class is reserved for questions, explanation and hands on time with the teacher. The flipped classroom operates under the idea that the teacher is the expert and should be the one there to help out when students are working on homework. All of their 'lecture' videos are posted online and then students quiz and test online as well. Students are able to work ahead if they choose. The flipped classroom could have easily been my action research plan, but since I'm Ed Tech, I needed a technology piece so I went with the implementation of Chromebooks.
DeleteYour projects seems well thought out. I would have also liked to use the flip classroom as my action research. So, how do the students perform there assignments on the Chromebooks. Does each teacher have a website with assignments posted. (Blackboard or Moodle)
ReplyDeleteI guess I wanted to know how many participants are you going to have for your surveys. Also what tool will you use to survey the participants.
Your research plan sounds very interesting. I think adding the technology piece will appeal to freshman students and help making Algebra I and English I more engaging. I like that you are looking at how it will impact their STARR scores. I also like that you are using surveys. Good luck with your research.
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