Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Burning the Midnight Oil. week 3 web conference
Burning the midnight oil this week. In this weeks’ web conference, we were reminded of the items that should be submitted in tk20, as well as, the consequences for not turning things in correctly. Dr. Borel assured us that we could get the action research project report completed, and emphasized the importance of following the APA guidelines and template. She also directed us to other resources that she created to help us be successful on the action research report. My favoritebpartofnthe evening was when she helped us with the APA activities. I spent hours on this assignment last night and still had a few mistakes according to Dr. Borel. I hope that I cite in-tetx references and the reference page in the correct format. I want to receive all credit for the work and hours that I put in. I have collected many articles, but mostbofnthem are through ERIC. Dr. Borel has placed several links to other sites where peer reviewed journals can be found. I’m looking forward to looking for more articles so that I can get started on my paper tomorrow night. She shared past grades that were earned for the report and they were low. I will make sure to check the rubric to make sure that I meet the requirements.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Unexpected Path on the Action Research Journey
Citation
VanDeWeghe,
Rick. What is engaged learning? English Journal. 95(3), 88-91
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Revised Action Research Plan
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Revised Action
Planning Template
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Goal: To investigate the effect that technology will
have on the achievement of eighth grade science students at Smith Middle
School.
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Action Steps(s):
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Person(s) Responsible:
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Timeline: Start/End
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Needed Resources
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Evaluation
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1.Setting
the Foundation
Collaborate
with site supervisor, science coach , and other 8th grade science
teachers about the low engagement and achievement with 8th grade
students.
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Mrs. Davis
will meet and discuss problem with Mrs. Akers and Ms. Miranda.
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March 18th
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4th
6 weeks test data from Eduphoria data analysis system
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We will
analyze 4th 6 weeks data to find students to focus on with low performance
results.
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2.Analyzing
data
Research
ways technology is being used to engage and increase performance in middle
school students in science class.
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Mrs. Davis
will research information about improving engagement and achievement in
science by using technology.
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April 1,
2013
to
April 5,
2013
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Use
electronic search engines such as Google or AASA, NASSP, NAESP
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Gather
information, read and reflect on how it can be applied to students at my
campus.
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3.
Developing a deeper understanding
Survey 8th
grade students about how they learn best and what interests them in science
class, and how often do they use technology currently each day.
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Mrs.
Davis and Ms. Miranda will implement a
survey during science class.
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March 25,2013
to
March 28, 2013
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Create a
survey through survey monkey or a paper-based survey if computer access is
not available.
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Collect and
analyze information gathered from surveys.
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3.
Developing a deeper understanding
Interview students of various tier groups to get feedback on how
they feel about the implementation of smartboards and ipads in the classroom.
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Mrs. Davis
will interview eighth grade students of various tier groups.
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May 5,2013
to
May 9, 2013
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Create a
questionnaire for students to complete about how they feel about the
implementation of the new technology.
Is it helping them to improve?
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Collect
quantitative data from students to gain insight into how they feel about
their achievement.
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4. Engage in Self-Refelction
Reflect on
where I can find activities that include student participation through
smartboards and ipads.
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Mrs. Davis,
Mrs. Miranda, and students.
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March
18, 2013
to
March 22,
2013
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CSCOPE,
Stemscopes,
Smartboard
program, other interactive science sites
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Give short
assessments at the end of each technology infused lesson to collect data
about content learned.
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5. Exploring Programmatic Patterns
Discuss
plan with site supervisor, science coach, and peers to get feedback on the
pros and cons of increasing student engagement and achievement with
technology.
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Mrs. Davis
will meet with site supervisor, Science coach, and peers.
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March 20,
2013
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Copy of
Action Research Plan
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Document
and summarize discussion, Analyze data
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6. Determining direction
Reflect on
Action research plan to make certain all components are present.
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Mrs. Davis,
Site Supervisor
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March 25, 2013
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Action
Research Plan
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Write -up,
Reflection
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7. Take
Action for school improvement
Form a committee
including the Science Coach, and 8th grade science teachers to
assist me with my project.
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Mrs. Davis,
Science Coach, Ms. Miranda, Leadership Team
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March 18,
2013
to
June 5,
2013
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Action
Research Plan
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Write-up, reflection
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7. Take
Action
Have all 8th grade students
complete a new assessment to analyze improvement and achievement.
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Mrs. Davis
and Mrs. Miranda will test students.
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April 18th
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STAAR Test
Maker and Students
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Collect and
analyze data from test results.
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8. Sustain
Improvement
Share and
present positive findings with peers and sit supervisor to help improve
student engagement and achievement in every subject and grade level.
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Mrs. Davis
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October 1,
2013
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Gather all
quantitative and qualitative data to make a report.
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Collect all
data for report and presentation.
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Action Research Plan
Action Planning Template
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Goal:
To investigate the effect that technology will have on the achievement
of eighth grade science students at Smith Middle School.
|
||||
Action Steps(s):
|
Person(s) Responsible:
|
Timeline: Start/End
|
Needed Resources
|
Evaluation
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1.Gather previous science assessment scores for all 8th
grade students. In particularly, the science mock test scores.
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Mrs. Davis will get 8th
grade science data from Eduphoria, our data evalkuation system.
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March 18, 2013
to
March 22, 2013
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Internet access, and Eduphoria
Data System
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I will print out data
information from eduphoria.
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2. Survey 8th grade students about
how they learn best and what interests them in science class, and how often
do they use technology currently each day.
|
Mrs. Davis and Ms. Miranda will implement a survey
during science class.
|
March 25,2013
to
March 28, 22013
|
Create a survey
through survey monkey or a paper-based survey if computer access is not
available.
|
Collect and analyze
information gathered from surveys.
|
3. Research ways technology is being used to
engage and increase performance in middle school students in science class.
|
Mrs. Davis will
research information about improving engagement and achievement in science by
using technology.
|
April 1, 2013
to
April 5, 2013
|
Internet
|
Gather information,
read and reflect on how it can be applied to students at my campus.
|
4. Implement activities that include student
participation through smartboards and ipads.
|
Mrs. Davis, Mrs.
Miranda, and students.
|
March 18, 2013
to
April 25, 2013
|
CSCOPE, Stemscopes,
Smartboard program,
other interactive science sites
|
Give short assessments
at the end of each technology infused lesson to collect data about content
learned.
|
5. Interview students of various tier groups to get feedback on how
they feel about the implementation of smartboards and ipads in the classroom.
|
Mrs. Davis will
interview eighth grade students of various tier groups.
|
May 5,2013
to
May 9, 2013
|
Create a questionnaire
for students to complete about how they feel about the implementation of the
new technology. Is it helping them to
improve?
|
Collect quantitative
data from students to gain insight into how they feel about their
achievement.
|
6. Have all 8th grade students
complete a new assessment to analyze improvement and achievement.
|
Mrs. Davis and Mrs.
Miranda will test students.
|
April 18th
|
STAAR Test Maker and
Students
|
Collect and analyze
data from test results.
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7. Prepare all data and findings for final
presentation
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Mrs. Davis
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May 25th
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Gather all quantitative
and qualitative data to make a report.
|
Collect all data for
report and presentation.
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