Comments on: EDLD 5301 Week 3 â€“ Action Research Project

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:41:23 +0000

Michael, will you be working with the teachers and administrators while they are working online? At our district we do have tutorials and Technology Proficiency Programs available online, but we don’t utilize them. Teachnology is intimidating that is why teachers and administrators are digital immigrants. How will you support them online? I’m not comfortable reading directions and am easily frustrated.

By: D Zeigler

D Zeigler — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:17:45 +0000

I’m glad that someone decided to use the template. I didn’t because it looked as if I would not have enough room to write in comments. I think it looks good.

By: Monica

Monica — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:31:32 +0000

Hi Mike,

I like that you are focusing on helping administrators use technology as a training tool. This goes straight to the “source”, gets them involved and then creates a good example of how a teacher can also use the same technology for their students. If I am reading the plan correctly, it seems that the admins will need to create and post their training within one week. Is this an adequate amount of time? Will you be holding a group teacher section to go through the training as a group?

By: Salvador Huerta

Salvador Huerta — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:24:20 +0000

Hi Mike,

Great work. I see that your are using eChalk. We used to use the web hosting company. It does have a good curriculum package that you can purchase so that the teachers can store and modify the lesson plans online. I like that you are having an initial training to get feedback. You understand the concept of training the administrators so they can model the concept. A good leader needs to know, what they expect from their teachers. Very detailed and concise.

The only question that I have is what type of online system are you using. It is something similar to Moodle or a canned professional development like the we use from InfoSource from K12simpleAssements.com.

Hey Mike could you please provide some feedback on my blog it is located at
http://www.lfisd.blogspot.com

By: Melba Morales

Melba Morales — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:12:37 +0000

Mike,
Your research plan is very detailed. I like that you include training administrative staff before offering the online staff development to teachers. One question I have is: Will you provide one on one guidance to teachers who feel they need hands-on training individualized before they can go out and try it on their own? I have found that some resistance arises from those who do not like having to go out and figure things out by themselves before they can start asking questions.

By: Nanette Chapa

Nanette Chapa — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:05:52 +0000

Iâ€ve heard a lot about eChalk and what an easy platform it is to learn and use. Iâ€ve heard very positive reviews about interactive resources and lessons designed for whiteboards, which are areas I seem to hear a lot about. Professional development that would allow teachers to study and work through on their own time as well provide much needed help with their technology is a great resource. I also have heard itâ€s all web based so it gives staff the opportunity to collaborative and learn from any browser and anywhere. On the technical side, the one issue a fellow teacher from another district experienced was some issues with Internet explorer 6 (which is an old browser version) not being compatible and having limited help over the summer months because of the break. These are just some things I know about the platform that may or may not involve your research. I think your idea of a web based staff development program is a great idea. With all the technology advancements especially the World Wide Web has created its brought new opportunities to learners. Being able to channel a learner through a sequence of interactions appeals and reaches all types of learners.

By: Kathy Miller

Kathy Miller — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:00:34 +0000

Mike:

I found your action plan to be very concise and very well organized. Getting the required training on a new product is absolutely imperative. My experience has been that if a teacher experiences frustration with a new product or approach, they will abandon it and the likelihood of them utilizing it again will be difficult to overcome.

Your timeline may need a bit of tweeking to allow time for teachers to absorb the new learning. Overall, a well written plan.

By: Susan Haught

Susan Haught — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:22:54 +0000

Michael, This is a great project. I like how the participants will be part of a committee to help you develop online professional development. This creates a sense of ownership of the project, for the participants too.