Revised Action Research plan

1. ACTION RESEARCH PLAN<br />Focus Question: Does the use fd technologies in the classroom such as laptops, Web 2.0 applications, Smart Board use, and etc., make a difference in the academic success of at risk students?<br />Action StepPerson(s) ResponsibleTimeline (Start/end)Needed ResourcesEvaluationRecruit volunteer teachersM. HernandezAugust 16-Sept. 1,2010VolunteerIdentify at-risk studentsM. Hernandez/J. Parker(counselor)August 16- as neededAt-risk forms from previous year and current yearHands-on to see how many at-risk students we have and what we are dealing with.Instructional planning/developmentM. HernandezAugust-Sept. 2010Computer lab; course curriculumWill meet with instructional specialist for online course evaluation/QA/additional training and integrated tech. in classroomAdminister/collect feedback/dataM. HernandezOct. 1 and every 6 wks thereafterGoogle forms; emailWill email teachers for feedback about implementationEvaluate/analyze data and feedback rec'dM. Hernandez & participantsEnd of 6 weeksAny documentation kept/rec'dDiscuss implementation and strategies for futureTrain teachers on use of softwareM. Hernandez & ITS personnelSept 2010Computer lab/lesson plans/TEKSHands-on training with teachers; will cover features offered by our campus. Teachers can bring examples of classroom work from students.Obtain a copy of the district’s technology TEKSM. HernandezAug 2010Access of InternetReview the TEKS and be familiar to ensure students achievementObservation of teachers in the classroomM. Hernandez & ITSSept 2010Detailed observation form Will be looking for use of technology integration and student access on classroom computers.Document activities and make sure they are aligned with the technology TEKSM. HernandezOct. 2010Stakeholders, students, schedule, and TEKSDocumentation will be completed as observation occurs and compared with the other teachers. Looking to see if aligned with TEKS and how they are challenging students and at-risk studentsCompile a list of the results to determine any, if any resources needed and additional training is needed. Make list of suggestions for improvement and provide examples of workM. Hernandez & ITSThis will be conducted as a result of the above observations and findings.Observation forms, examples, TEKSReview the list of suggestions with ITS and supervisor to make any revisions as necessary. Follow-up meetingM. HernandezReview data and findingsForms, TEKS, examplesDiscuss ways to implement the suggestions to improve technology and integration in the classroom for the success off all students.<br />