Action Research Plan

Tool 7.1 Action Planning Template Goal To learn in what ways will the use of technology through the implementation of the TLC3 framework impact 5th grade student achievement on the STAAR tests (Math, Reading and Science) Action Step(s) Person(s) Responsible Timeline: Start/End Needed Resources Evaluation 1.      Analyze the use of technology by 5th grade students and teachers at the beginning of TLC3 program. E. Arias Nov.12-16 -          Survey (to be developed) -          An Educator’s Guide to Evaluating the use of Technology in Schools and Classrooms by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement Completed surveys and weblog entry  by Nov. 18 2.      Monitor the implementation of the TLC3 framework in each class. E. Arias J. Ibanez C. Corns D. Moya R. Quiroga Nov. 26-30 Mar 4-8 May. 6-10 -          Interview (to be developed) -          Student work -          Digital camera Interview summary and weblog entry  by May 12 3.      Analyze the use of technology by 5th grade students and teachers at the end of the first year of implementation of the TLC3 program. E. Arias May 13-17 -          Survey (to be developed) -          Student work -          Digital camera Completed surveys and weblog entry  by May 18 4.      Compare and  analyze use of Technology at the beginning and ending of the implementation of the TLC3 program. E. Arias C. Trevino May 20-24 -          Surveys -          Interviews -          Student work -          Digital camera Summary report of surveys and interviews, and weblog entry  by May 24 5.      Analyze student’s level of achievement on the 2011-2012 5th grade STAAR Reading, Mathematics and Science tests. E. Arias C. Trevino Feb 19-22 -          Field notes -          2011-2012 5th grade STAAR Reading, Mathematics and Science scores Report of analysis and weblog entry  by Feb. 22 6.      Analyze student’s level of achievement on the 2012-2013 5th grade STAAR Reading, Mathematics and Science tests. E. Arias May 20-24 -          2011-2012 5th grade STAAR Reading, Mathematics and Science scores -          Field notes Report of analysis  and weblog entry  by Feb. 24 7.      Compare and  analyze student’s level of achievement on the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 5th grade STAAR Reading, Mathematics and Science tests E. Arias C. Trevino June 3-7 -          2011-2012 and 2012-2012 5th grade STAAR Reading, Mathematics and Science scores -          Field notes Summary report of field notes and weblog entry  by June 7 8.      Evaluate effectiveness of research E. Arias S. Pitchford K. Buentello June 10-14 -          Summary reports with surveys, interviews and field notes Principal’s feedback   and weblog entry.   9.      Draw conclusions and determine actions to take based on the results of research E. Arias S. Pitchford June 17-28 -          Summary reports with surveys, interviews and field notes Principal’s feedback and weblog entry.