Number of AR Project Documented Hours: 29 weeks

AR Project Summary :

IPad technology in the classroom can be a powerful tool for learning and comprehension. The interactivity it provides can make for a very engaging experience, definitely for elementary school aged students. One of the most uplifting things I’ve observed with the introduction of the iPad into the classroom is the way it has directly impacted the learning environment. I’m observing students and teachers that understand that learning shouldn’t be restricted to desks in neat rows.

I’m seeing classrooms where students are not only allowed but are encouraged to get comfortable while they learn. It really is an amazing sight to walk into classrooms and see not only high levels of student engagement, but also high levels of student collaboration.

I believe this is a result of students having their own highly engaging and personalized learning device and their own space to learn in. They share better, problem solve better and most importantly learn that there is more than one way to solve a problem.

One of the first things we noticed as a result of iPads in the classroom is the direct impact on not only the quantity of student work, but the quality as well. The best examples to depict these points would be in the areas of math and writing.

When math problems are presented in a game format on an iPad, students spend the same 15-minutes practicing, but will complete exponentially more problems during that same time period than they would writing it out.

This has been an incredible journey and I’m so excited to see where it takes us. While redefining what teaching and learning looks like in the 21st century isn’t an easy journey, it’s one well worth taking.

The title 1 information and all the rules for NCLB have been quite interesting, I think that I knew some of the things but not the reasoning behind it.

My revised plan

Action Research Project

Process Overview

Using IPADS for intervention purposes for Struggling Students

Goals: To determine if an IPAD could offer a different teaching venue to struggling students. To establish if this venue helps to motivate these students and helps them to reach their full potential. Objective: ·        Researcher will use this IPAD technology to enhance areas shown as a deficit on universal screeners on both reading and math. ·        Researcher will use the technology in either the independent activitiy or reteaching portion of their lesson. ·        Researcher will utilize, organize, and analyze all data collected from the progress monitoring systems in place. ·        Students will independently be able to walk you through the process of learning. Needs: 1.     Funding for ongoing Professional Development 2.     Increased Instructional Support 3.     Committee to continue to explore new uses for these products. 4.     20 more IPADS Timeline: 1.     1st six weeks of the school year the teacher will introduce, model, and allow students to explore the IPADs and work on the lowest area of math shown on our universal screener, 2.     2nd six weeks of the school year the teacher will introduce, model, and allow students to explore the IPA DS and work on the lowest area of reading shown on our universal screener. 3.     3rd six weeks of the school year the students will explore the IPAD for the promotion of all extension of lessons, accessibility to Ebook libraries, and the repetition of electronic flashcards for the review of addition, subtraction, and multiplication. 4.     4th six weeks the teacher will review scoring of the progress monitoring and the MOY universal screener to see if this subgroup of strugglers has advanced with use of the IPADS. Progress Monitoring: A.    Teachers will use universal screener to determine which students will be involved in this research group. B.     Teachers will progress every 2 weeks to determine if any change is occurring. C.     Teachers will monitor their students by feedback in the classroom D.    Teachers will assess student learning by corrects vs. incorrect on IPADS Assessment: Students will be assessed as follows: A.    Authentic Assessment B.     Practice STAAR reading and math tests C.     Universal screeners given 3 times a year Persons Responsible: 1.     Principal: will discuss and oversee the execution of the entire Action Research Project. 2.     Action Researcher: A.    Will determine the sample group through the universal screener. B.     Coordinate the IPADS with apps that will promote classroom teaching. C.     Collaborate with teachers about the reteaching using the IPADS D.    Oversee the progress monitoring of these students E.     Oversee all data and research for project data integrity. F.     Track At-Risk students development and growth over the year and continue for the years that follow. G.    Will set up a wiki to collaborate with other schools using IPADS 3.     Classroom Teachers: A.    Send feedback via comment cards or anonymous suggestion to the Action Research Project Researcher. B.     Collaborate with researcher on changes seen in the classroom

Action Research Project

Process Overview

Using IPADS for intervention purposes for Struggling Students

Goals: To determine if an IPAD could offer a different teaching venue to struggling students. To establish if this venue helps to motivate these students and helps them to reach their full potential. Objective: ·        Teacher will use this IPAD technology to enhance areas shown as a deficit on universal screeners on both reading and math. ·        Teacher will use the technology in either the guided or reteaching portion of their lesson. ·        Teacher will utilize, organize, and analyze all data collected from the progress monitoring systems in place. ·        Students will independently be able to walk you through the process of learning. Needs: 1.     Funding for ongoing Professional Development 2.     Increased Instructional Support 3.     Committee to continue to explore new uses for these products. 4.     20 more IPADS Timeline: 1.     1st six weeks of the school year the teacher will introduce, model, and allow students to explore the IPADs and work on the lowest area of math shown on our universal screener, 2.     2nd six weeks of the school year the teacher will introduce, model, and allow students to explore the IPA DS and work on the lowest area of reading shown on our universal screener. 3.     3rd six weeks of the school year the students will explore the IPAD for the promotion of all extension of lessons, accessibility to Ebook libraries, and the repetition of electronic flashcards for the review of addition, subtraction, and multiplication. 4.     4th six weeks the teacher will review scoring of the progress monitoring and the MOY universal screener to see if this subgroup of strugglers has advanced with use of the IPADS. Progress Monitoring: A.    Teachers will use universal screener to determine which students will be involved in this research group. B.     Teachers will progress every 2 weeks to determine if any change is occurring. C.     Teachers will monitor their students by feedback in the classroom D.    Teachers will assess student learning by corrects vs. incorrect on IPADS Assessment: Students will be assessed as follows: A.    Authentic Assessment B.     Practice STAAR reading and math tests C.     Universal screeners given 3 times a year Persons Responsible: 1.     Principle: will discuss and oversee the execution of the entire Action Research Project. 2.     Action Researcher: A.    Will determine the sample group through the universal screener. B.     Coordinate the IPADS with apps that will promote classroom teaching. C.     Collaborate with teachers about the reteaching using the IPADS D.    Oversee the progress monitoring of these students E.     Oversee all data and research for project data integrity. F.     Track At-Risk students development and growth over the year and continue for the years that follow. 3.     Classroom Teachers: A.    Send feedback via comment cards or anonymous suggestion to the Action Research Project Researcher. B.     Collaborate with researcher on changes seen in the classroom

Well I have changed my mind and I am going with IPADS as an intervention for struggling students.

Topics for possible action research:

                                                              i.            How the recent SAT time that has been placed in our schedule helps or hinders the classroom teacher?

                                                            ii.            How the collaboration of higher to lower grade level would help with the utilization of instruction time?

                                                          iii.            Will the Aligning our curriculum to the new readiness and supporting standards help our testing scores?

                                                         iv.            More technology use in the classroom would this be beneficial?

These are the ideas that I have for the action research plan I am still not for certain which one I will do. But, it is time to narrow it down.