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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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Sunday, March 17, 2013
Revised Action Research Plan
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Your action research project is planned out very well. Is the technology present in the school now or is it being purchased for next year? We have Smartboards now and are adding chrome books next year. Our teachers and students love lessons using the Smartboards. I would be interested in hearing how the iPADs are received.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sharon. After looking at this plan I realize I need to get more specific. We do not have smaartboards, but we have something that is similar. It is a mimio. Smartboards do help with engagement of students. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love technology and I love science. I would love to know what type of technology you will be using. I am a new teacher from another country so everything is new to me. I heard a lot about IPADs lately and I haven't heard about smartboards so definitely I will be checking on your research and follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteI see how you included the steps in your plan. It's very specific and detailed. I didn't do that so I think I should change mine. Incorporation of technology in all subjects would be great. Some students really enjoy technology. Great job! Look forward to keeping up with your research.
ReplyDeleteYour plan looks great! I was wondering are you going to investigate how teachers' training in technology affect their ability to implement it?
ReplyDeleteThe big change for my action research was in the area of preliminary research as well. I had always planned to do the data collection, but I had not included colleagues in the planning side. I will now introduce the topic to all staff, with the assistance of my site supervisor. I love your action research plan.
ReplyDeleteYour plan looks great! I like that you are using students from different Tier levels as part of your research.
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I like your topic. Mine is somewhat like yours "How Can Technology Increase Reading Fluency." I will follow your research "Investigate the effect that technology will have on the achievement of eighth grade science students." Your plan looks really good. I love how you plan to form a committee to assist with your project. Good Luck!
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