So this week we were asked to develop some topics for actions research. Since my focus is technology, I decided to based them off of none other than ....TECHNOLOGY!
The three topics I have developed for action research are:
· Is the use of technology effectively used in the classroom?
· Is online professional development a useful tool for getting information and training teachers? Are teachers really learning?
· What are the comfort level of teachers to teachers to use technology in teaching reading effectively?
The subject topics are still up for review by the site supervisor but after reading more about action research this week, I feel that these are definitely topic that can be beneficial to the school. The main topic I wanted to focus on is technology. Technology can be involved in a lot of different aspects of the school environment. Since my main focus is technology, it was decided to use this as an action research focus.Without discussing the topic with my site supervisor I feel confident that these will be perfect topic to develop from.
I don’t know what your site mentor selected for you to study but personally I think the second topic is very interesting. I’ve often wondered how effective online professional development is. I think that it would be very effective for some teachers, but possibly not for others. I’ve never seen research on this topic but that does not mean it not out there. Whatever you two decide, I hope you get to study a topic you really enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the above comment. Many times, I have sat in professional development and wondered how effective this really is. That topic would be great to look at.
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