Action Research Plan (Revision 1)

Beronica Alvarez EDLD 5301 ET 8044 Goal:  What are the effects of integrating technology into the math classroom on student performance and student motivation?
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Request a class set of laptops	Beronica Alvarez	August 2012	API, Ben Webster	Receive approval
Survey students on their thoughts about math	Beronica Alvarez	June 2012	Students	Review data data post on blog
Survey students on their use of technology	Beronica Alvarez	August 2012 – December 2012	Survey Students (sample group)	Review data and post on my blog
Survey teachers on their use of technology in the classroom	Beronica Alvarez	August 2012 – December 2012	Survey Participating teachers	Review data and post on my blog
Meet with principal to discuss what technology is available for students	Beronica Alvarez	August 2012 – December 2012	Yvette Meneses, principal	Receive approval of technology for students
Create a series of videos for students to access for further tutorials	Beronica Alvarez Derrick Soohoo	August 2012 – May 2013	Videos Jing Promethean board	Reflect on outcome of videos and feedback from students
Create a class website for student and parent access	Beronica Alvarez	August 2012- December 2012	Blackboard Weebly.com	View web content and make sure its accessible to all students and parents
Create lessons that require the use of technology tools	Beronica Alvarez Derrick Soohoo	August 2012 – May 2013	Referrals	Review outcome of lesson, ask feedback from students
Compile a list of free or affordable technology resources and distribute to teachers as a reference guide	Beronica Alvarez Derrick Soohoo	August 2012 – May 2013	Hotlist (created by Derrick Soohoo) Internet	Request feedback from teachers
Compare student performance from previous years with no technology to current year with technology	Beronica Alvarez	August 2012 –May 2013	Previous years student scores on common assessments	Review data and post on blog

Beronica Alvarez EDLD 5301 ET 8044 Goal:  What are the effects of integrating technology into the math classroom on student performance and student motivation?
Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Survey students on their use of technology	Beronica Alvarez	August 2012 – December 2012	Survey Students (sample group)
Survey teachers on their use of technology in the classroom	Beronica Alvarez	August 2012 – December 2012	Survey Participating teachers
Meet with principal to discuss what technology is available for students	Beronica Alvarez	August 2012 – December 2012	Yvette Meneses, principal
Create a series of videos for students to access for further tutorials	Beronica Alvarez Derrick Soohoo	August 2012 – May 2013	Videos Promethean board
Create a class website for student and parent access	Beronica Alvarez	August 2012- December 2012	Blackboard
Create lessons that require the use of technology tools	Beronica Alvarez Derrick Soohoo	August 2012 – May 2013	Referrals
Compile a list of free or affordable technology resources and distribute to teachers as a reference guide	Beronica Alvarez Derrick Soohoo	August 2012 – May 2013	Hotlist (created by Derrick Soohoo) Internet
Compare student performance from previous years with no technology to current year with technology	Beronica Alvarez	August 2012 –May 2013	Previous years student scores on common assessments	Data analysis

Importance of Action Research as a Teacher

To improve and develop teaching, research is absolutely needed.  As a teacher I need to know why students are not engaged or motivated in the classroom, what makes students interested in their learning, what can I do to bring them all in and what changes do I need to do to see positive change in my classroom.   Action research will help me generate findings that will be useful and specific to my classroom needs.  This method of research will force me to reflect on my personal and professional development which is a necessary component of my growth as an effective teacher.  Action research should not be something extra that we need to do, but should be seen as our responsibility as professionals to develop ourselves to better meet all our students needs.