Action research
differs from traditional educational research in which outside experts
(consultants, college professors, etc.) have researched types of solutions to
similar problems and your organization chooses to use the outside organizations
solution to apply to the problem at hand in hopes that it will solve or improve
the problem. Action research is conducted “in-house”. Data is gathered,
analyzed with focus on the possible causes of the problem and possible
solutions. A chosen solution is implemented, and the results are evaluated to
see if further action is needed within the school to address the problem.
The text names
four contexts as being ripe for action research in educational settings:
university coursework, professional learning committees, leadership teams, and
superintendant/ district meetings. In this case, the class EDLD 5301 “Research”
(university coursework), is the foundation of this action research project, but
it will expand to a campus leadership team and possibly professional learning
committees looking to implement new technology on their campuses.
The benefits of
conducting action research include increasing student performance, job
satisfaction amongst staff members on every level, stakeholder ownership,
participation, and personal initiative in problem solving.
HOW EDUACTORS CAN USE BLOGS: *Share material, downloads,
links, news , lessons and ideas *Facilitate online discussion &
collaboration *Document or publish class
activities, performances or progress for parents to view
*Integrate video, podcasts and other media
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