EDU 501: Teacher as Researcher by

Laura Heck-Research Study:

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The effect Vocabulary Spelling City has on second grader's spelling scores.

Research for Lit Review:

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Concerns/Questions:

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lheck — 2013-09-07 21:44:10 UTC

What is the timeline of my research study?

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What are the evidence collection methods I should use?

-Pre and Post Spelling Tests
-Student Attitude Surveys
-Parent Attitude Surveys
-???

lheck — 2013-09-07 21:54:43 UTC

I am looking for research that is on the topic

of the benefits or drawbacks on using technology in the classroom

Key Words:

-Technology

-Elementary
-Student Achievement
-Student Motivation

Research Articles

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A Game-Based Learning Approach

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Yien, J., Hung, C., Hwang, G., & Lin, Y. (2011). A game-based learning approach to improving students' learning achievements in a nutrition course. The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 10(2), 1-10. doi: EJ932220

Computer-Assisted Instruction

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Jeffs, T., Evmenova, A., Warren, S., & Rider, R. (2006). An action research study of computer- assisted instruction within the first-grade classroom. Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 3, 80-95. doi: EJ902509

Cross-Validating Research Instruments

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Hancock, R., Knezek, G., & Christensen, R. (2007). Cross-validating measures of technology integration: A first step toward examining potential relationships between technology integration and student achievement. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 24(1), 15-21. doi: EJ833923

Evaluating the Implementation Fidelity

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Shapley, K. S., Sheehan, D., Maloney, C., & Caranikas-Walker, F. (2010). Evaluating the implementation fidelity of technology immersion and its relationship with student achievement. The Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment, 9(4), 1-69. doi: EJ873678

Laptops and Fourth-grade Literacy

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Suhr, K., Hernandez, D., Grimes, D., & Warschauer, M. (2010). Laptops and fourth-grade literacy: Assisting the jump over the fourth-grade slump. The Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment, 9(5), 1-46. doi: EJ873679

Learning with Technology

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Gulek, J. C., & Demirtas, H. (2005). Learning with technology: The impact of laptop use on student achievement. The Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment, 3(2), 1-39. doi: EJ983985

Direct Instruction + UDL=access for diverse learners

lheck — 2013-09-22 17:51:57 UTC

Metcalf, D., Evans, C., Flynn, H. K., & Williams, J. B. (2009). Direct instruction + udl=access for diverse learners: How to plan and implement an effective multisensory spelling lesson. Teaching Exceptional Children Plus, 5(6), 1-22. doi: EJ967755

Technology and Student Achievement

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Protheroe, N. (2005). Technology and student achievement. Principal, 85(2), 46-48. doi: EJ735795

Examining the Relationship Between Home and School Computer Use

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O'Dwyer, L. M., Russell, M., Bebell, D., & Tucker-Seeley, K. R. (2005). Examining the relationship between home and school computer use and students. The Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment, 3(3), 1-46. doi: EJ848513

Scaling the Digital Divide

lheck — 2013-09-22 17:54:21 UTC

Vigdor, J. L., & Ladd, H. F. National Bureau of Economic Research, (2010). Scaling the digital divide: Home computer technology and student achievement. Retrieved from National Bureau of Economic Research website: http://www.nber.org/papers/w16078