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Action Planning
Template
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Goal: What are the
strategies, trainings, and procedures needed for teachers in order to
successfully implement four-to-one iPads in a Kindergarten classroom?
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Action Steps(s):
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Person(s) Responsible:
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Timeline: Start/End
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Needed Resources
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Evaluation
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1. Research
different types of trainings, applications, and strategies to implement
technology and implement them among the Kindergarten team.
2. Obtain
teacher feedback on training to date and training needs
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Research last year's data on the unit to be taught.
3. Discuss
results with site supervisor
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Marli
Epperson
Leslie
Kennemer
(site
supervisor)
Marli
Epperson
Marli
Epperson
Marli
Epperson
Leslie
Kennemer (site supervisor)
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September
2013-September 2014
December
2013
December
2013
January
2013
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Use a
variety of sources.
Possible
Resources:
edshelf.com
educlippper.com
GoogleForm
Previous
school year data
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- survey of
teachers that were trained
- survey of
teachers that were not trained
- survey
will detail teacher need and guide future training objectives
-this
will allow comparison to this years' student data
-this will
allow for a more precise look into which types of trainings teachers need
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4. Train
group of teachers on a specific unit to integrate four-to-one iPads into
pedagogy.
5. Have
another controlled group that is not trained in this area.
6.
Evaluate outcomes of students' gained knowledge between the two groups.
6.
Compare last years' data to this years' data
7. Share a
weekly tip for resources teachers can
use for further professional development implementing iPads four-to-one.
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Marli
Epperson; Kindergarten teachers
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October
2013-October 2014
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District
Curriculum
Edshelf.com
Educlipper.com
Education
Technology websites, magazines and blogs to keep tips current.
GoogleForm
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- Pre-Assessment
of Student Unit Knowledge
(journal,
drawing, interview)
- Procedure
or Strategy training for teachers
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Post-Assessment of Student Unit Knowledge
(journal, drawing, interview)
-Student
Data
- Notes
- Teacher
Feedback
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8. Conduct regular evaluations by survey
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Marli
Epperson
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November
2013- November 2014
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GoogleForm
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- Teacher
Feedback
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9. Close
research, accomplish analysis, and distribute findings
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Marli
Epperson
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November
2014
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Action
research to be completed based off findings.
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As a result of the feedback I received I have revised my action research plan a bit. The revisions are noted in purple.
Any other feedback is greatly appreciated!
#5 Assuming it is the student not trained, the assessment will cover only that unit - correct?
ReplyDeleteClear guidelines will be set or is that part of the assessment? Is this one of your classes?
Your objective is to find out what is needed (knowledge based or behavior) to have kinder use iPads in groups of four successfully (what is successfully not breaking it)?
@Sheila The training is for the teachers (step #4). The assessment will cover the unit we typically teach for all students. The trained teachers are learning s piece of technology integration for the unit.
DeleteI am not sure what you mean by guidelines. The students from two different classes (not my own) will be given the same assessment.
My objective is to determine which strategies, procedures, and trainings (so both knowledge based and behavior based) are needed for teachers to effectively implement iPads in the Kindergarten classroom.
Marli, I like all of your additions you have added into your plan. I think the post assessment is crucial in comparison of data. I also, liked how you put your changes in purple, easy to see the changes, great job!
ReplyDelete@Emily Thank you! I agree, the post-assessment will show me how the addition of technology affected student knowledge and application.
DeleteFour to one ipad use can be beneficial. Have you defined what you mean by successful implementation? Is it number of hours used, number of concepts practiced using ipad app, is it instructional hours using ipad for presentation?
ReplyDeleteMaybe break the ipad use down into skills practice, content delivery, production tools, etc.
I think successful implementation will mean an increase in student knowledge as well as appropriate use of the iPads.
DeleteI appreciate the feedback.
Will the ipad use be across the curriculum or focused on one specific subject like math?
ReplyDeleteDid your district purchase the ipads or are they part of a grant?...just wondering (I know this doesn't help your research?)
The iPads are used throughout the day in every subject and even Specials classes. Parent donation allowed us to purchase the iPads.
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