Action+Research

Notes:

All online discussion questions due to instructor by Wednesday nights - responses due to peers by Sunday night Discussions - cite Craig once a week Download course materials to my computer Submit all assignments (course materials, assignments) to Marian, but all materials are on class wiki

http://marian-action-research.wikispaces.com/

plpaye82@online.marianuniversity.edu

Through SabreNet, register for EDT 657 (follow-up portion) EDT 656 is beginning preparation August 15 - November 7th is DATA COLLECTION EDT 657 is putting final touches on final paper to be submitted in early December Make sure to plan accordingly ahead of time around breaks such as parent teacher conferences, etc.

Corrections can only be made once! Have to be made before the next module is due.

Module 1: Research question - should not be yes/no black/white Looking at the effects of... <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Think about methods - how do I collect data? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">At least 3 methods of data collection <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Pre and post test could be the same method - counts as 1 <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Survey is another method - qualitative <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Use mixed methods, but have at least 3 sources of data

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Module 2: Valid and reliable sources - don't quote blogs - use articles in journals - look at the resources used in those journals <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Sources don't all have to be specific to my research topic - can be generally about technology in the classroom, technology increasing motivation, etc. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ian and Jukes, etc. (broad info)

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Module 3: Introduction <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Purpose, statement and rationale - why is it really important to education? What difference does it make for students - impact? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">CANNOT bribe students to return permission letters <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Send home forms at open house right away <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Requirement that permission forms be translated where necessary <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Site permission letter has to be signed by administrator <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Can use MAPS scores, test scores, comparison from previous year

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Module 4: Methodolgy <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Specifics about site (stats, make-up) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Boy/girls ratio, etc. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">WHAT - chapter tests? Quizzes? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Qualitative - observations, journals, observations from other teachers who observe your kids (administrators?) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Quantitative - test scores <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">One or the other - qual/quan- but highly suggested you use one of each <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Quantitative - can put graphs and visuals in paper to show reader <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">APPENDIX - If I use a chapter test, I need to include this in my appendix - all materials, surveys, all tools <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">By the end of this module ALL IRB FORMS SUBMITTED!!! Approval given by email and if changes need to be made

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Module 5: November - findings and conclusions <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Creating charts <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Taking data that was collected and putting it into summary <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Should include comments from my literature review and citations <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">"As (resource) concluded, I found the same with my students during my study."

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Module 6: Reflection <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Why did it have/not have and impact? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Time constraints? etc.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Module 7: Abstract <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">First section of paper <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Last thing done

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Downloaded forms: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Approval email will be appendix A in my paper <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">If list comes back of things we need to fix, talk to Penny or Mark (Mark sends emails) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Make corrections and reply directly to Mark. Does not go through Penny first <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Site approval - on letterhead - scan - pdf - email to Penny by AUGUST 15th <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">TRANSLATIONS - contact Penny, have translator read form and get consent - voice memo on ipod

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Send to Penny** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Site permission <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Child permission <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Parent permission <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Attachment 1 <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Protocol Submission <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">ALL TESTS/QUIZZES, etc. - label - don't need to be labeled as appendices yet

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Letter to principal: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">3 items enclosed - parent and child assent forms, cpy of IRB approval