Action Research Update

Action Research Project Title:  Technology Devices in Classrooms

Blog URL:   www.bourgeoiseducation.blogspot.com

Number of AR Project Documented Hours:  35 hours

AR Project Summary (at least 250 words): 

My research action plan is moving forward, but it has been interesting to say the least.  I have not logged that many hours in my research project yet only because so much of my project has to be done throughout this school year with the majority of it happening at the end of the school year.  My action research plan is on “Technology Devices in Classrooms.”  This year our school district implemented the use of IPAD mini’s in the classroom by giving each student and teacher an IPAD.  We are hoping to increase engagement in the classroom and help influence scores. 

Since the beginning of the year we have had our struggles with the technology in the school which has made the use of IPAD’s difficult.  This is evidenced in the surveys that I have completed with teachers and students this year.  I am going to continue to do surveys to determine the usefulness of the devices as well as see if they are increasing engagement in the classroom.  After the first round of surveys the information gathered is positive from students, but teachers are not as confident in the technology.  I am interested to see how this trend continues throughout the year.  Finally, I have gathered attendance rates from previous years and am beginning to track to see if this change in the classroom and school in general is bringing more students to school.  I am not starting to collect information on six weeks grades until the 2^nd six weeks, so I am focusing on the surveys and questionnaires at this point.  As the year goes on, I know I am going to be busier collecting cycle grades, attendance rates, as well as more surveys on the implementation of the IPAD minis.