Welcome to EDT 656

Welcome to EDT 656Developing Action Research Using Educational Technology1Todays Agenda8:00 8:30 Welcome and Getting to know you8:30 8:45 Need to know info8:45 9:45 Go through Modules Marian Online9:45 10:00 Break10:00 10:45 Chapter 1: Introduction to ARCITI Training 10:45 12:00Chapter 2: The Process BeginsIRB Forms

2This afternoon well12:00 12:45 Lunch12:45 1:00Welcome Back1:00 1:45Chapter 8: The Action Research Report1:45 2:00 Break2:00 2:45Sample Papers & Other helpful information2:45 - ? Begin formulating your Action Research Question3A little bit about meMrs. Jenna LinskensLive west of AppletonElementary Educator for 11 years (taught IK, K, 1, 2, 5, 6) in Appleton Public SchoolsFull-time Faculty at Marian UniversityDH Dale a H.S. LD teacher2 DS Trentyn (11) Jack (2 1/2)2 dogs Rootbeer & BelleI love to golf, read, attend musicals, travel and go camping.I have been in your place. I wrote my own AR paper on The Effectiveness of Integrated Kindergarten.4A little bit about youYour nameWhere youre fromWhat do you teachTell about one hobbyTell one question or concern you have about EDT 656

Create a Voki that shares the information listed here.5Need to Know InfoJust a few details6Timelines and DeadlinesAll assignments due by midnight on Sundays to be graded on MondaysModule One due Sept. 20Module Two due Oct. 4Module Three due Oct. 11Module Four due Oct. 25Module Five due Nov. 1Back online: Nov. 23Module Six due Nov. 29Module Seven due Dec. 6Final Paper due Dec. 13 - 177Grading with RubricsAll modules have rubrics for Sections of the paper & Discussion ?sModule Eight has a Final Paper Rubric worth 50 points - use this rubric to help write the paperPoints will be deducted for late assignments Late if submitted after MondayDiscussion Questions 1st Post due by Wednesday so others can reply with a minimum of 2 posts (Min. is 3)8My Requirements!No draft reads have a peer do it1st Submission Upload to Marian OnlineRemember to click Request Grading for assignments & discussionsYou do not have to repost discussion comments in Assignment sectionSend a preferred email address for feedback to jalinskens67@marianuniversity.eduAssignments due midnight on SundayCorrect and submit a 2nd time to jalinskens67@marianuniversity.edu within 1 week of grading for additional points UP TO a 9/10

Forms to fill out &Training to CompleteCITI Human Research Training

Letters of Consent from Parents, Students, & Administrator

IRB form Approval of Proposed Research Submission Process10Worried?Dont Be Once you have written your paper it will be a great accomplishment that you will be proud ofStay ahead of the game watch for due dates that are near holidays / big eventsSubmit work earlyTake time for you11Looking at Modules 1-8Lets head to Marian Online!12Time for a break!See you back here in 15 minutes.13Chapter 1Introduction to Action Research14What do you know?What is Action Research?How is Action Research completed?Why do we do Action Research?How is Action Research relevant to your teaching?15A Quick Overview of Action ResearchAR is defined as the process of studying a real school or classroom situation to understand and improve the quality of actions or instruction.AR is a systematic and orderly way for teachers to observe their practice or to explore a problem.AR is a planned, organized and methodical observation that can be shared with others166 Essential Steps to Action Research1. Ask a question, identify a problem2. Seek out prior research related to your question / problem what do others have to say3. Decide on what data should be collected, how it should be collected and how often4. Collect and analyze data5. Describe your findings and how they can be used and applied6. Report or share your findings and plan for action with others.

*You may find yourself repeating some of these steps several times or doing them in a different order*17The Ethical ResearcherThe CITI training course is designed to help you understand and apply ethical methods of research when working with students.

The CITI link can be found at Marian Online and through the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs.18Chapter 2The Process Begins19Teachers who engage in action research projects become more flexible in their thinking, more receptive to new ideas and better able to solve problems as they arise.208 Easy Steps to Action Research 1. Identify the Problem (Modules 1 & 3)

2. Set the problem or research topic in a theoretical context and complete a Literature Review (Module 4)

3. Make a plan for data collection (Module 5)

4. Begin to collect and analyze data (Module 5)

5. Analyze and organize the data (Module 6)

6. Report the data (Module 6)

7. Make your conclusions & recommendations (Module 7)

8. Create a plan of action (Module 7)21Before you start your researchYou can begin writing your paper and complete all modules 1-5 without IRB approval.You must have IRB approval prior to sending home permission letters and beginning any data collectionLets look at the IRB forms together!Lunch Time!

See you back here in 45 minutes!

23Welcome BackLets Get Down to Business24This afternoon well12:00 12:45 Lunch12:45 1:00Welcome Back1:00 1:45Chapter 8: The Action Research Report1:45 2:00 Break2:00 2:45Sample Papers & Other helpful information2:45 - ? Begin formulating your Action Research Question25Chapter 8The Action Research Report268 Easy Steps to Action Research 1. Identify the Problem (Modules 1 & 3)

2. Set the problem or research topic in a theoretical context and complete a Literature Review (Module 4)

3. Make a plan for data collection (Module 5)

4. Begin to collect and analyze data (Module 5)

5. Analyze and organize the data (Module 6)

6. Report the data (Module 6)

7. Make your conclusions & recommendations (Module 7)

8. Create a plan of action (Module 7)27Creative Problem SolvingBegin by defining the problem and generating ideas for a solution

Think Frame:Define the problemGenerate as many solutions as possibleChoose a solutionElaborate and refineImplement the solutionReview, evaluate, and refine as necessary28Means End AnalysisThink Frame:Describe the desired outcomeDefine the goals necessary to reach the end stateDescribe the current stateAnalyze the means necessary to get the desired outcomeConstruct and implement a planReview, evaluate, and refine the plan

29Question StartersWhat question do you really want to seek an answer to?Hint: Start with How, Why, or What.

Use When, Who, or Where if you need qualifiers.

Avoid Does, Can, or any other phrase that produces a yes or no answer.30IdeasWhen teaching, I am excited byMy students seem to really enjoySome students seem unhappy aboutI get really frustrated whenI wonder aboutI am perplexed or confused byWhat would happen if?How could the experiences of be applied to?A school goal that I am very committed to isHow effective is?What impact doeshave on?Why are some students?31Lets Take a BreakSee you back here in 15 minutes!

32Finding your Action Research TopicA New Method:

Ask yourself: Do you want to try a new teaching method? What new methods do you want to experiment with in your class?33Finding your Action Research TopicIdentify a Problem:

Do you think a subject or area in your teaching does not flow as well as others?

Do you think a particular problem in your school or classroom is disrupting the learning process?34Finding your Action Research TopicExamining an Area of Interest:

Are you interested or passionate about a particular topic?

Curious about something?35Now Its Your Turn!What will you discover?36Resources for your useTeachers Network Teacher ResearchMadison Classroom Action ResearchSample Action Research QuestionsAction Research ResourcesAsking the Right QuestionsWiki Spaces

37Questions or help after todayEmail address jennalinskens@msn.comjalinskens67@marianuniversity.eduCell phone (920) 540-7629

38Ladies and GentlemenStart your engines!What questions do you have about the process of Action Research?

What ideas do you have?

Are you ready? Then Get Set and GO!!

39Developing Action Research Using Educational TechnologyDo Your Best!40