Updated Action Research Plan

Thanks to Casey's comments, I decided to focus on one grade and one subject area.  I chose to compare the standardized test scores on the seventh grade math test.  The change is highlighted in yellow.  Thanks Casey!! : )

Action Planning Template
Goal:  To determine if mobile devices, specifically iPads, increase student              performance on standardized tests.
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Create a survey for faculty and students to determine what technology, if any, is being used in the classroom.	Lindsay Matlock	March 2013/ March 2013	Computer with internet access, eduphoria! suite, survey monkey website	Spreadsheet for data assessment
Analyze data from faculty and student surveys	Tech Team, Lindsay Matlock	March 2013/ April 2013	Computer, survey data	Meet with Tech Team to discuss results and create ideas to increase technology usage
Implement ideas from Tech Team meeting through teacher trainings and classroom demonstrations	Tech Team, Lindsay Matlock	April 2013/ December 2013	Computer with internet access, mobile devices (including iPads), interactive whiteboards	Increase in teacher comfort level and increase in technology integration
Engage in self-reflection throughout this action research project by the use of internet blogs.	Lindsay Matlock	Weekly 2013/ 2014	Computer with internet access, blogger site	Updated processes on action research project in blog.  Continue to follow and comment on other classmates’ blogs.
Gain deeper understanding of mobile devices, iPads, in the classroom by conducting research in various outlets.	Lindsay Matlock	July 2013/ August 2013	Computer with internet access, Lamar virtual library, various educational magazines and websites	Findings will be included in mid-way report.
Continuously monitor technology integration with mobile devices, iPads, and student engagement	Lindsay Matlock	August 2013/ March 2014	Conduct random walkthroughs in classrooms, meet with teachers during conferences, assist with creating lessons and finding apps	Walkthroughs should show an increase in technology use and hopefully the full immersion of the iPad with student learning
Create a survey for faculty and students to assess results of technology being used	Lindsay Matlock	January 2014/ January 2014	Computer with internet access, eduphoria! suite, survey monkey website	Spreadsheet for data assessment
Analyze data from faculty and student surveys	Tech Team, Lindsay Matlock	February 2014/ February 2014	Computer, survey data	Meet with Tech Team to discuss results and additional ways to help teachers integrate technology
Conduct a study of mock STAAR test scores for seventh grade math students from the 2012-2013 school year with results form the 2013-2014 school year.  Look for any patterns that may appear in the student data.	Lindsay Matlock	March 2014	Computer with internet access, eduphoria! suite, STAAR mock test results uploaded	Spreadsheet containing shifts in student performance from the mock testing
Determine results and take action based on all the data collected as well as the knowledge gained from conducting research	Lindsay Matlock	March 2014	Computer with internet access, eduphoria! suite, all research documentation	Results documented in final action research paper
Sustaining improvement by frequent evaluation and reflection	Lindsay Matlock	Per Semester	Computer with internet access, email, feedback from administrators, faculty and students	Participate in Tech Team meetings and collaborate with administrators, faculty and students

Action Research Plan

Action Planning Template
Goal:  To determine if mobile devices, specifically iPads, increase student performance on standardized tests.
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Create a survey for faculty and students to determine what technology, if any, is being used in the classroom.	Lindsay Matlock	March 2013/ March 2013	Computer with internet access, eduphoria! suite, survey monkey website	Spreadsheet for data assessment
Analyze data from faculty and student surveys	Tech Team, Lindsay Matlock	March 2013/ April 2013	Computer, survey data	Meet with Tech Team to discuss results and create ideas to increase technology usage
Implement ideas from Tech Team meeting through teacher trainings and classroom demonstrations	Tech Team, Lindsay Matlock	April 2013/ December 2013	Computer with internet access, mobile devices (including iPads), interactive whiteboards	Increase in teacher comfort level and increase in technology integration
Engage in self-reflection throughout this action research project by the use of internet blogs.	Lindsay Matlock	Weekly 2013/ 2014	Computer with internet access, blogger site	Updated processes on action research project in blog.  Continue to follow and comment on other classmates’ blogs.
Gain deeper understanding of mobile devices, iPads, in the classroom by conducting research in various outlets.	Lindsay Matlock	July 2013/ August 2013	Computer with internet access, Lamar virtual library, various educational magazines and websites	Findings will be included in mid-way report.
Continuously monitor technology integration with mobile devices, iPads, and student engagement	Lindsay Matlock	August 2013/ March 2014	Conduct random walkthroughs in classrooms, meet with teachers during conferences, assist with creating lessons and finding apps	Walkthroughs should show an increase in technology use and hopefully the full immersion of the iPad with student learning
Create a survey for faculty and students to assess results of technology being used	Lindsay Matlock	January 2014/ January 2014	Computer with internet access, eduphoria! suite, survey monkey website	Spreadsheet for data assessment
Analyze data from faculty and student surveys	Tech Team, Lindsay Matlock	February 2014/ February 2014	Computer, survey data	Meet with Tech Team to discuss results and additional ways to help teachers integrate technology
Conduct a study of mock STAAR test scores from the 2012-2013 school year with results form the 2013-2014 school year.  Look for any patterns that may appear in the student data.	Lindsay Matlock	March 2014	Computer with internet access, eduphoria! suite, STAAR mock test results uploaded	Spreadsheet containing shifts in student performance from the mock testing
Determine results and take action based on all the data collected as well as the knowledge gained from conducting research	Lindsay Matlock	March 2014	Computer with internet access, eduphoria! suite, all research documentation	Results documented in final action research paper
Sustaining improvement by frequent evaluation and reflection	Lindsay Matlock	Per Semester	Computer with internet access, email, feedback from administrators, faculty and students	Participate in Tech Team meetings and collaborate with administrators, faculty and students