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Welcome to EDT 656

Welcome to EDT 656. Developing Action Research Using Educational Technology. Today’s Agenda. 8:00 – 8:30 Welcome and Getting to know you 8:30 – 8:45 Need to know info

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Welcome to EDT 656

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  1. Welcome to EDT 656 Developing Action Research Using Educational Technology

  2. Today’s Agenda • 8:00 – 8:30 Welcome and Getting to know you • 8:30 – 8:45 Need to know info • 8:45 – 9:45 Go through Modules – Marian Online • 9:45 – 10:00 Break • 10:00 – 10:45 Chapter 1: Introduction to AR CITI Training • 10:45 – 12:00 Chapter 2: The Process Begins IRB Forms

  3. This afternoon we’ll… • 12:00 – 12:45 Lunch • 12:45 – 1:00 Welcome Back • 1:00 – 1:45 Chapter 8: The Action Research Report • 1:45 – 2:00 Break • 2:00 – 2:45 Sample Papers & Other helpful information • 2:45 - ? Begin formulating your Action Research Question

  4. A little bit about me • Mrs. Jenna Linskens • Live west of Appleton • Elementary Educator for 11 years (taught IK, K, 1, 2, 5, 6) in Appleton Public Schools • Full-time Faculty at Marian University • DH – Dale a H.S. LD teacher • 2 DS – Trentyn (11) Jack (2 1/2) • 2 dogs – Rootbeer & Belle • I 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”.

  5. A little bit about you • Your name • Where you’re from • What do you teach • Tell about one hobby • Tell one question or concern you have about EDT 656 Create a Vokithat shares the information listed here.

  6. Need to Know Info Just a few details

  7. Timelines and Deadlines • All assignments due by midnight on Sundays to be graded on Mondays • Module One – due Sept. 20 • Module Two – due Oct. 4 • Module Three – due Oct. 11 • Module Four – due Oct. 25 • Module Five – due Nov. 1 • Back online: Nov. 23 • Module Six – due Nov. 29 • Module Seven – due Dec. 6 • Final Paper – due Dec. 13 - 17

  8. Grading with Rubrics • All modules have rubrics for Sections of the paper & Discussion ?s • Module Eight has a Final Paper Rubric worth 50 points - use this rubric to help write the paper • Points will be deducted for late assignments – Late if submitted after Monday • Discussion Questions – 1st Post due by Wednesday so others can reply with a minimum of 2 posts (Min. is 3)

  9. My Requirements! • No draft reads – have a peer do it • 1st Submission Upload to Marian Online • Remember to click “Request Grading” for assignments & discussions • You do not have to repost discussion comments in Assignment section • Send a preferred email address for feedback to jalinskens67@marianuniversity.edu • Assignments due midnight on Sunday • Correct and submit a 2nd time to jalinskens67@marianuniversity.edu within 1 week of grading for additional points – UP TO a 9/10

  10. Forms to fill out &Training to Complete • CITI Human Research Training • Letters of Consent from Parents, Students, & Administrator • IRB form – Approval of Proposed Research Submission Process

  11. Worried? • Don’t Be – Once you have written your paper – it will be a great accomplishment that you will be proud of • Stay ahead of the game – watch for due dates that are near holidays / big events • Submit work early • Take time for you

  12. Looking at Modules 1-8 Let’s head to Marian Online!

  13. Time for a break! • See you back here in 15 minutes.

  14. Chapter 1 Introduction to Action Research

  15. What 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?

  16. A Quick Overview of Action Research • AR 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 others

  17. 6 Essential Steps to Action Research • 1. Ask a question, identify a problem • 2. Seek out prior research related to your question / problem – what do others have to say • 3. Decide on what data should be collected, how it should be collected and how often • 4. Collect and analyze data • 5. Describe your findings and how they can be used and applied • 6. 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*

  18. The Ethical Researcher The 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.

  19. Chapter 2 The Process Begins

  20. Teachers 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.

  21. 8 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)

  22. Before you start your research • You 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 collection • Let’s look at the IRB forms together!

  23. Lunch Time! See you back here in 45 minutes!

  24. Welcome Back Let’s Get Down to Business

  25. This afternoon we’ll… • 12:00 – 12:45 Lunch • 12:45 – 1:00 Welcome Back • 1:00 – 1:45 Chapter 8: The Action Research Report • 1:45 – 2:00 Break • 2:00 – 2:45 Sample Papers & Other helpful information • 2:45 - ? Begin formulating your Action Research Question

  26. Chapter 8 The Action Research Report

  27. 8 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)

  28. Creative Problem Solving • Begin by defining the problem and generating ideas for a solution • Think Frame: • Define the problem • Generate as many solutions as possible • Choose a solution • Elaborate and refine • Implement the solution • Review, evaluate, and refine as necessary

  29. Means – End Analysis • Think Frame: • Describe the desired outcome • Define the goals necessary to reach the end state • Describe the current state • Analyze the means necessary to get the desired outcome • Construct and implement a plan • Review, evaluate, and refine the plan

  30. Question 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.

  31. Ideas • When teaching, I am excited by… • My students seem to really enjoy… • Some students seem unhappy about… • I get really frustrated when… • I wonder about… • I am perplexed or confused by… • What would happen if…? • How could the experiences of… be applied to…? • A school goal that I am very committed to is… • How effective is…? • What impact does…have on…? • Why are some students…?

  32. Let’s Take a Break • See you back here in 15 minutes!

  33. Finding your Action Research Topic • A 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?

  34. Finding your Action Research Topic • Identify 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?

  35. Finding your Action Research Topic • Examining an Area of Interest: Are you interested or passionate about a particular topic? Curious about something?

  36. Now Its Your Turn! What will you discover?

  37. Resources for your use • Teachers Network Teacher Research • Madison Classroom Action Research • Sample Action Research Questions • Action Research Resources • Asking the Right Questions • Wiki Spaces

  38. Questions or help after today • Email address… jennalinskens@msn.com • jalinskens67@marianuniversity.edu • Cell phone (920) 540-7629

  39. Ladies and Gentlemen…Start 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!!

  40. Developing Action Research Using Educational Technology Do Your Best!

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