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Enhancing Literature Circles with Technology: An Action Research Study

Explore how technology can improve student engagement and comprehension in literature circles. Implement virtual platforms and assess impact on reading abilities, participation, and understanding. Action research conducted in Erika Tyner Yancey County Schools, NC.

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Enhancing Literature Circles with Technology: An Action Research Study

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  1. Virtual Literature Circles Erika Tyner Yancey County Schools East Yancey Middle School

  2. Using Action Research To Empower North Carolina Educators A Race to the Top Initiative NC Department of Public Instruction Educator Effectiveness Division

  3. Questions? Jot them down!

  4. Let’s Take a Quick Poll What are your experiences with Literature Circles?

  5. Problems of Practice Traditional Literature Circles • Teacher Not Present 100% of Time • Distractions • Missed Teachable Moments • Students “Flying Under Radar” (reading, work, and discussions)

  6. Why is this Research Important? English Language Arts Common Core Standards • Reading: Literature • Speaking and Listening

  7. Who Might Benefit from Research ? • Middle Grades Teachers • Language Arts Teachers • Reading Specialists • Technology Facilitators • Media Specialists

  8. How will this Innovation Benefit Students ? • Deeper Understanding of Texts • Richer Literature Circle Discussions • Additional Student Accountability (reading, work, and in discussions) • Whole Class Lessons Targeting Issues • Written Platform (for students struggling with verbal communication)

  9. Research Question Can Technology Enhance Engagement and Reading Comprehension?* *(as compared to traditional face-to-face experiences) Analyze/Interpret Data Make Knowledge Public Collect Data Innovation/Intervention Action Research Plan

  10. Study Participants • 6th grade Language Arts • All Ability Levels (emergent, struggling, & above grade level readers) • Rural Area (Western North Carolina) Analyze/Interpret Data Make Knowledge Public Collect Data Innovation/Intervention Action Research Plan

  11. Study Variables Independent Variable • Discussion Method during Literature Circle Meetings 1st Nine Weeks - Traditional (Face-to-Face) Vs. 2nd Nine Weeks - Virtual Discussion Analyze/Interpret Data Make Knowledge Public Collect Data Innovation/Intervention Action Research Plan Dependent Variables • Reading Comprehension Abilities • Engagement/Interest in Reading

  12. Innovation/Intervention • Online Discussion Format • Teacher present for 100% of time • Record of Student Participation • Documented Discussion (used as teachable moments later) • Active Dialogue - leading to a richer, deeper understanding of the text (between students and students/teachers) Analyze/Interpret Data Innovation/Intervention Make Knowledge Public Action Research Plan Collect Data

  13. Implementation in the Classroom Virtual Classroom Discussion Options Edmodo (used in study) Google Docs Blackboard GOODREADS BLOGGER Analyze/Interpret Data Innovation/Intervention Make Knowledge Public Action Research Plan Collect Data

  14. Implementation in the Classroom Planning is Key! Analyze/Interpret Data Innovation/Intervention Make Knowledge Public Action Research Plan Collect Data http://goo.gl/2UQRD1 Link to Google Doc Folder - ALL Handouts

  15. Materials Post-it Notes Book Literature Circle Packet

  16. Planning for Virtual Literature Circles Link to Teacher Planning Information

  17. Literature Circle Teacher Log Link to Teacher Log

  18. Virtual Literature Circle Packet Link to Packet *A Modified Packet is also in the Google Docs Folder*

  19. Examples

  20. Examples

  21. Literature Circle Participation Rubric Link to Online Discussion Rubric

  22. Virtual Literature Circle Handouts Also in the Google Docs Folder: http://goo.gl/2UQRD1 • Modified Virtual Literature Circle Packet • Virtual Literature Circle Packet Rubric for Grading • Virtual Literature Circle Meeting #6 Questions

  23. Traditional Literature Circle Handouts In the Google Docs Folder: http://goo.gl/G0n6TR • Traditional Literature Circle Packet • Modified Traditional Literature Circle Packet • Traditional Literature Circle Order of Events

  24. Implementation in the Classroom Example #1 Discussion in Edmodo Link to Discussion Analyze/Interpret Data Innovation/Intervention Make Knowledge Public Action Research Plan Collect Data

  25. Implementation in the Classroom Example #2 Discussion in Edmodo Link to Discussion Analyze/Interpret Data Innovation/Intervention Make Knowledge Public Action Research Plan Collect Data

  26. Implementation in the Classroom Example #3 Discussion in Edmodo Link to Discussion Analyze/Interpret Data Innovation/Intervention Make Knowledge Public Action Research Plan Collect Data

  27. Data Collected • Student Interest Surveys • Parent Surveys on Interest of Students (Homework) • Homework Completion • District Benchmark Scores (Fiction Questions Only) • Teacher Collected Engagement Data • Plot Diagram Scores • Literature Circle Student Grades • Student Self Assessments • Student Interviews • Student Case Studies/Anecdotes Innovation/Intervention Analyze/Interpret Data Make Knowledge Public Data Collected Action Research Plan

  28. Anecdotal Data • David’s Story • Elliot’s Story Innovation/Intervention Analyze/Interpret Data Make Knowledge Public Data Collected Action Research Plan • Ivy’s Story • Ilene’s Story

  29. Preliminary Findings While students seem to be fairly equally engaged in both Traditional and Virtual Literature Circles, Virtual Literature Circles have a more positive impact on reading comprehension. Make Knowledge Public Innovation/Intervention Analyze/Interpret Data Collect Data Action Research Plan

  30. Recommendations Combination of Traditional and Virtual Make Knowledge Public Innovation/Intervention Analyze/Interpret Data Collect Data Action Research Plan

  31. Additional Thoughts • Open-ended Questions vs. Post-it Notes • Authentic Experience • Roles • Badges Make Knowledge Public Innovation/Intervention Analyze/Interpret Data Collect Data Action Research Plan

  32. Limitations of Online Format • Students Struggling with Written Expression • Technology Availability • Technology Problems • Internet Availability (school and home) • Misspellings Make Knowledge Public Innovation/Intervention Analyze/Interpret Data Collect Data Action Research Plan

  33. Questions Is there anything you would like to discuss or ask?

  34. Conclusion of Presentation Thank you for your participation. Name: Erika Tyner School/District: East Yancey Middle School Phone: 828-682-2281 Email: ehschultz@yanceync.net Virtual Literature Circles Handouts http://goo.gl/2UQRD1 Traditional Literature Circle Handouts http://goo.gl/G0n6TR

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