Week 2 Web Conference Reflection

Often web conferences are rocky when they start.  Everyone is adjusting cameras and taking care of technical issues.  The week 2 web conference had a great interaction on the chat board and discussion.  There were comments about how to post on the discussion board.  It was explained that we needed to post under our instructional assistants names.  Also, We shared ways to be able to communicate with parents and decided that sporting events were very effective to dissemenate information to the community.  It was interesting to find out that some schools do not have a parent teacher organization or association.  We teased Dr. Abernathy about her trip to Australia and discussed TCEA 2013. 

Action Research Project Update

Action Research Project Title: 

Incorporating Technology to Promote Student Centered Learning

Blog URL:

http://luetworldofheebs.blogspot.com/

Number of AR Project Documented Hours:  20 hours

AR Project Summary (at least 250 words):

 

I revised my Action Research project last class due to a change of school district. This action research project focuses on technology in the classroom to promote student learner focus.  I have discovered that my first obstacle is the system of education.  Teachers are eager to learn about web 2.0 tools, but have a difficulty finding the time to learn the specific tools.  I am working with 11 teacher at Holland Middle School.  We have completed the technology assessments and are now working with technology instructional techniques other than video, powerpoint & elmos.  The staff is very cooperative.  Each one has technology strengths and weaknesses that are really diverse.  Analysis of the STAR assessment has helped me understand technology competence of the teachers.  I have read several studies on this subject and currently reading more about specific web 2.0 tools and their best use in education.  My administrator mentor is very helpful with the study and the research.  I am currently working with the technology director with the school district.  He has been very helpful with the availability of technology on campus.  The school is currently looking in to buying iPads for the students.  I have been asked to work with this research, which fits perfectly into the research project. I feel more confident in this action research project.