Saturday, March 12, 2011

Action Research Plan

Action Planning Template
Goals:
·       To analyze how SMART Boards can be used to increase student motivation in a 6th grade math classroom.
·       To analyze how SMART Boards can be used to improve student learning in a 6th grade math classroom.
Outcomes:
·       To improve my own teaching.
·       To improve student motivation and learning.
·       To share successful strategies with other teachers.
Action Steps(s):
Person(s) Responsible:
Timeline: Start/End
Needed Resources
Evaluation
I will read articles and teacher blogs about using SMART Boards in the classroom.
myself
April 2011-June 2011
Articles about SMART Boards, internet, SMART Board websites and blogs
I will identify strategies and activities that were successful in other classrooms and evaluate which ones I think might be successful with my students, teachers at my school, and the school resources.
Based on what I read, I will create SMART Board lessons and games and find resources in SMART Exchange and online to use in my classroom.
myself
June 2011-August 2011, I will also continue this activity throughout the research plan
Internet, SMART notebook, SMART Board websites and blogs
The lessons, games, and resources will be evaluated after I have used them in my classroom.

I will teach the 6th grade math TEKS using self –created SMART Board lessons and lessons from SMART Exchange.


Donnie Osborn, principal/ site mentor
August 2011-May 2012
SMART Board, SMART Notebook software, wireless internet, projector, computer, classroom of students
Observation/field notes, student participation grades, student work, classroom tests, benchmark tests, TAKS scores, teacher reflections,  student survey

I will review the 6th grade math TEKS using self-created SMART Board games and games from SMART Exchange.


Donnie Osborn, principal/ site mentor
August 2011-May 2012
SMART Board, SMART Notebook software, wireless internet, projector, computer, classroom of students
Observation/field notes, student participation grades, student work, classroom tests, benchmark tests, TAKS scores, teacher reflections,  student survey

I will use the SMART Board and SMART tools to teach and review the 6th grade math TEKS using internet resources such as online math dictionaries, online math games, and other math websites.






Donnie Osborn, principal/ site mentor
August 2011-May 2012
SMART Board, SMART Notebook software, wireless internet, projector, computer, classroom of students
Observation/field notes, student participation grades, student work, classroom tests, benchmark tests, TAKS scores, teacher reflections,  student survey

I will use observations, reflections, a student survey, and informal and formal assessments to make conclusions on how SMART Boards can be used to increase student motivation and improve student learning.







myself
May 2012
DMAC solutions (program to analyze student scores and data), Skyward (grade book program), student surveys, items that I have gathered throughout the year: student work, observations, reflections
Observation/field notes, student participation grades, student work, classroom tests, benchmark tests, TAKS scores, teacher reflections,  student survey
I will share my findings and conclusions as well as SMART Board websites and resources on the technology integration wiki that I am creating for my campus.
Donnie Osborn, principal/ site supervisor
May 2012-June 2012
Internet, campus wiki, SMART Board blogs and websites
Wiki comments, reflections, and observations from campus teachers who have implemented my findings and strategies or used the recommended SMART Board resources

1 comment:

  1. I think the use of smartboards is a great idea to enhance student learning. My district has purchased a newer form of the smartboard, but I am not sure the name of it. I met with our campus technology supervisor the other day and he showed me how the smartboard works. It was basically like an Ipad on the wall. There are so many uses for so many classes. I think anytime you can make learning interactive for students, it enhances their participation and retention of the material without them even knowing. I also think with the way technology is headed, the more students understand how smartboards work, the more it may help them down the road somewhere.

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