Action
Research Project:
After
observing that my students were not engaged and motivated I knew I needed to
determine something that would inspire them. My project integrated Web 2.0
tools, emergent technologies, with core academic assignments. I want to present
my data at a conference. I am submitting my project to the North America
Montessori Teacher Association. (NAMTA) The organization has four conferences
each year. I would like to present at the spring 2013 conference. The topic at
that conference will be the adolescent student. I will also be submitting my
project to the Hawaii International Conference on Education This conference
takes place in Honolulu, January 6-9, 2013.
One of my students creating music using Garageband.
Week 1 Leadership Post Choices to Present or Publish
scroll down past the copyright post and there it is, the Leadership Post!
Week 2 Leadership Post Which Conferences?
Links to Leadership Documents:
Link to Leadership Project Document
Link to Leadership Project Keynote Presentation
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Rebecca's Week 3 Leadership Post-My Comments
URL: http://engageandmotivate.blogspot.com/2012/06/wk-3-leadership-post.html?showComment=1339778304102#c1452003392702617693
Wk 3 - Leadership Post
Action Research
Project Description:
Teachers face many challenges including
the lack of time and training, which are paramount to successful incorporation
of technology into lessons. My AR project sought to engage the faculty at
my school through Introduction of simple to use, high impact Web 2.0 tools.
Cycle 1 showed that consistent training increased self-efficacy, which in turn
encouraged the faculty to devote more time and energy into incorporation of new
tools. One hundred percent of teachers involved in Cycle 2 rated face-to-face
training as very or vitally important. Data from both cycles supported that
opportunities to allow colleagues to gather while they are creating so that
collaboration and technical support can be given increased motivation and
implementation of new tools.
Format and Where I
Will Present:
Pete Episcopo and I have been discussing our AR
projects in depth since discovering that we were interested in deploying almost
identical projects with our colleagues. Finally after 8 months of
collaborating, we have an incredible opportunity to design and present our data
together. The inclusion of both projects as one presentation will bolster our
message and demonstrate the transferability of our work to other schools. We will
be applying to present at the MacWorld/iWorld Conference in San Francisco,
January 31-February 2, 2013 (http://www.macworldiworld.com/speakers/) and
the Sloan Consortium Webinars (open dates) (http://sloanconsortium.org/webinar_listing).
We decided to apply to two conferences to give us a
chance to present both in person and through a webinar format. Both of these venues reach individuals who are
interested in both technology and education. I am looking forward to getting
the experience of presenting through a webinar format since I have attended a
few and have been immersed in online education through EMDT. I am so glad that
if I am to present at a conference like MacWorld, I will have a colleague and
great supporter on stage with me!
Week 1 - To Publish or Present?
Week 2 - Where to Present?
Leadership Document - Storytable of Presentation
Week 1 - To Publish or Present?
Week 2 - Where to Present?
Leadership Document - Storytable of Presentation
Melinda June 15, 2012 9:38 AM
Rebecca,
I am so excited for you and Pete. I think you maybe become a very busy
lady. I guess you already are busy! Your project has some much
information to offer and inspire others. You and Pete will do amazing
presentations.
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Tracy's Week 3 Leadership Post-My Comments
URL: https://twintechblog.wordpress.com/2012/06/11/wk-3_leadership-project-hub/comment-page-1/#comment-10
Wk 3_Leadership Project Hub
My Capstone Project: Technology Integration for Lifelong
Learners is Action Research geared toward solving the dysfunctional
technological habits of lifelong learners. Emerging digital technology
research has primarily focused on digitally fluent student
populations. Very limited research has been devoted to the lifelong
learner with dysfunctional technology habits. Recent studies have
emerged which considers fostering digital literacy among lifelong
learners. The Technology Integration for Lifelong Learners (TILL)
Capstone Project has been developed to address this digital literacy
gap. A Pre-Technology survey was used to determine technology usage and
to develop individualized technology plans. A Post-Technology survey
was carried out to determine what technology integration strategies were
effective to the lifelong learner. Results revealed that dysfunctional
technology habits are more pervasive than previously considered. This
indicates that no assumptions can be made about digital dysfunction and
instructional strategies are practical for lifelong learners.
Link to Leadership Post Wk 1:
Link to Leadership Posts Wk2: http://twintechblog.wordpress.com/2012/06/05/wk-2_comment-2/
Leadership Keynote Presentation in Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1X2sceOI9C2lcdAFxjjM3aIv-YV3weFc9fea6bioHqEU/edit#slide=id.gdfa0b7e_2_84
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melindalylejavier says:
Tracy, Thanks for presenting your AR Project on lifelong learners. While listening to your presentation during Wimba I learned so much. You have decided to publish and I know that your research will be able to reach many people and impact their lives.
