With the new addition of SMART boards for every classroom and iPads for
every student to checkout daily, I am interested to know how the
implementation of technology will increase student engagement and
achievement at my school. This topic is critical and needs much
research because I currently teach at a title I school that is
predominantly African American, and our scores on the last TAKS test
were low. Although data shows that we have made some progress with the
implementation of STAAR last year , we haven't reached our goal yet in
terms of student achievement. I believe this action research study will
be beneficial to all stakeholders in addressing low student
achievement. As a teacher, it will allow me to reflect and change my
own practices based on quantitative and qualitative data. It will also
allow me to collaborate with administrators and other teachers who
teach the same students and lead them to professional development. I
am always enlightened when I discuss the problems I face in my classroom
with other teachers who have been successful in solving those
problems. Most importantly, this action research study will benefit the
students by providing them with opportunities to use digital tools for
learning instead of leisure. It is my hope that this project will lead
to overall school improvement. If you want information about the pros of using technology in the classroom go to www.securedgenetworks.com .Reference
Wilson, A.(2012). "iPad photo".[Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.securedgenetworks.com/secure-edge-networks-blog/bid/78890
Technology can be a valuable tool in the classroom. How are your teachers utilizing them in the academic areas?
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting on my site. We are using as tools to increase engagement and participation. With the SMART boards, we have students model testing strategies. With the Ipads, the students are able to do interactive STEMscopes tutorials that I assign and monitor.
ReplyDeleteI am very interested in your research. I am doing something similar. We all have boards in our rooms but I see them being used as a glorified overhead projector. I think if teachers would step back and let the kids up there they would have more engaged students. Thanks for that website. It is good. Good luck!
ReplyDelete