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 |
This is my action research plan agreed upon by my site mentor/ campus principal. Please leave any comments, advice, or suggestions.
Brooke, great topic with the SMART boards. You made some very astute choices with your plan, and topic. It is clear you put a lot of forethought into the plan, and it will pay off with impactful results.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
Dr. Abshire