https://padlet.com/lparish5/iu0wf8cqhxs1 Links and information for action research project. en-us 2019-05-13 10:59:48 UTC 2026-01-15 05:22:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/File.png lparish5 https://padlet.com/lparish5/iu0wf8cqhxs1/wish/359405000 Summaries and Links to Literature Reviews]]> 2019-05-13 10:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lparish5/iu0wf8cqhxs1/wish/359405000 lparish5 https://padlet.com/lparish5/iu0wf8cqhxs1/wish/359405002 Students will get distracted and misuse technology other than educational purposes. 
 
Is this too broad of a research topic and how do I narrow it down for a clear focus? 

Will students be open to being observed on their technology usage? 

Will students behave ethically when using technology in the classroom? 

How do I factor in another teacher's competency on integration of technology or do I only research and collect data with my own classes and students? 

How do I determine if the technology tools are adding value to the lesson or distracting from the lesson? 

Do I factor in student's knowledge, skill level, and accessibility to technology? 

How effective is technology integration? 

How do I interpret, organize, and collect the data? 

Should I obtain help, support, and information from a colleague for better support in my action research?


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Having to monitor technology usage for all student's classes. 

Student and parent consent 

Tracking cell phone usage and collecting data on the impact of student success

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When to use technology combined with a lesson (are teachers only using it just to use it and does it impact student learning)

cell phone usage and distractions

How much is too much? What is the impact on student social skills, communication skills,  and interpersonal communication when students are using chromebooks every class period?

Student skill level on computer/technology navigation. 


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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2014/08/26/too-much-tech-an-argument-for-keeping-schools-low-tech/?utm

https://bokcenter.harvard.edu/technology-and-student-distraction

https://te886.pbworks.com/f/Tech+in+the+Classroom.pdf






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Sagor, Richard. (1992). How to conduct collaborative action research. ASDC publications. Alexandria, VA. 

Sagor claims that "teams that began their work with a clear idea of what they are studying and why they are studying it tended to find the motivation to complete their work."

I personally feel that Sagor is correct because I don't have a clear focus as to what I want to research. I know I want to go in depth with technology, but I need to narrow my focus down. 

Additionally, Sagor also claims that "research should be tied to what you want to do and not what you have to do." 

I am eager to research the impact of technology and the pros and cons that it has on classroom learning. I know that my eagerness to assess my findings and share what I have learned on technology in the classroom will encourage me to tackle a major issue all teachers are having with their students. 

Mills, Gregory. (2018). Action researcher: A guide for the teacher researcher. Pearson Education. Sixth Edition. Boston, MA. 

Mills advises action researchers to steer clear of "premature actions" and making rash or hasty decisions based on being inexperienced or inadequate to interpret the data or decisions based on limited data. 






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