Action+Research+Plan

• Find curriculum for math, science, social studies, reading, writing, and language arts that can be used with school’s current technology • Current technology includes: projectors, document cameras, sound systems, Mimio boards, response systems, teacher personal laptops, Chalkboard tablets, and 2 sets of classroom laptops • Will create binders divided into categories of subject matter (math, science, etc.) • Each activity will list suggested grade levels and technology equipment required • Goal will be to integrate technology seamlessly into classroom instruction while improving student achievement
 * Goals and objectives/outcomes of the research investigation**

• Research internet ideas and previously used lessons and games using technology • Survey students and teachers for ideas • Look at websites and manuals that came with the equipment • Experimentation with lessons in my own classroom and technology equipment
 * Activities designed to achieve the objectives**

• Internet use • Manuals and websites for the equipment • Access to all of the above-mentioned equipment • Surveys for staff and students
 * Resources and research tools needed for data gathering**

• I will begin research in the fall of 2010 • I will submit surveys to staff and students in October 2010, asking what they would like to see done with the new equipment • I will submit another survey in May 2011, asking staff and students if they came up with any more ideas or saw something new done with the technology • Binders will be ready to present to the school staff in the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year • I will offer a training and additional support to staff in the fall staff development of 2011
 * Draft timeline for completion or implementation of activities**

• Ashley Dietz (myself) • Will seek help from other teachers with good ideas • Will seek advice from my site mentor, Judy Holbrook
 * Persons responsible for implementation of the action research plan**

• I will check in monthly with my site mentor, Judy Holbrook to relay the progress I have made and inquire for any suggestions Assessment instrument(s) to evaluate the effectiveness of the action research study • During the school year when the binders have been presented (2011-2012) I will survey staff and students as to the benefit of the binders • I will update binders as new ideas are presented throughout the year • I will collect them at the end of each school year (with teacher’s names on them) and update all of them • I will also encourage teachers to add in their own ideas as they happen during the school year • Each fall, the binder will be improved upon, especially because we will be expanding the amount of available technology
 * Process for monitoring the achievement of goals and objectives**